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Handcrafted and used instruments, cases, accessories, and books.
Our high quality line of all solid wood ukuleles continue to be produced for us by traditional craftsmen in Braga, Portugal the historic home of the ukulele. Designed by well know Hawaii luthier, Bob Gleason, our instruments are unlike any other ukuleles in the marketplace. All of our models are made from solid woods. No plywood is used in construction.The body is made from beautiful all solid Australian Blackwood, which has much of the same look and tonal characteristics as koa wood from Hawaii. Our necks are made from seasoned mahogany, for strength, and have a rosewood or wenge fretboard with accurate fret placement. The bridges are also rosewood or wenge, depending on wood availability. Both wenge and rosewood are very attractive hardwoods that make excellent quality fretboards and bridges.
Michael N. Rock is the man behind Mele Ukulele... creating his unique style of art and music on the magical isle of Maui. He spends his time innovating his koa ukuleles...and harnessing his innate talent in lutherie.
Michael was born on April 14,1960 in Boston, Massachusetts. At the tender age of 15, he realized his passion in woodworking and began cabinetry and furniture making with his great-grandfather.
In his extensive travels around the country, he discovered the enchanting Hawaiian islands. In 1981, Michael moved to Maui and began his artistic endeavors here. |
