If you want to buy a great ukulele of high quality and value, this is the place to go to in Honolulu. It's not easy to find as you have to walk into a main building and look at the floor number on the wall to find the location upstairs but the number of the building is clearly marked outside on the street. As a collector, I was looking for an older Kamaka and got very lucky to find a beautiful 2005 Kamaka HF-1D with beautiful curly Koa, rope inlaid rosette, binding and a book matched back. This was an incredibly minty condition Kamaka that Issac had restored and it looked brand new. Isaac, the owner and I chatted for quite a while, sharing stories of people, we know in the uke world and we made a deal on the ukulele. I was very grateful for his hospitality, letting me play many of the ukuleles on the wall, and finally settling on the Kamaka, which completes my "K" collection of the three big K brands that are made in Hawaii. 5 read more

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Owner is a very friendly guy who listens to what you are looking for and delivers as promised! If you don't see what you are looking for, ask. He can definitely help you with a customized product. Wife and I both got custom phone covers made (yes, at a Uke shop). read more

Absolutely zero complaints about buying my concert KoAloha ukulele from Ukulele Lab and working with Isaac. Speedy prompt replies to all my many questions, uke arrived exactly as specified and looks and sounds beautiful. Would definitely recommend anyone to reach out to Isaac for their ukulele needs! read more

Ukulele Lab - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I brought in an Islander ukulele that needed an action adjustment. I decided to have him change the strings as well. It became a project because some of the frets were high enough to cause string buzz (something that happens when you lower the action). Isaac is such a pro - he dug into it and adjusted the fret height (and he was explaining how he did it, what tools he was using, etc.). Absolutely amazing service! He really knows his stuff. I would do business with him in a heartbeat. I am very grateful for what he did. Thank you, Isaac! read more

I just purchased a a KoAloha Royal Pikake Mango Tenor. A ukulele I have been eyeing for the past few months. It was on sale for a great price and with shipping and hard case included! I almost bought 2 just because I couldn't decide which grain I liked better. There was also a local shop to me that had the same ukes at 40% more. I messaged Issac a few questions and got fast and quick responses. Couldn't be any happier with the service so far. read more

I have now purchased 2 ukuleles online from Ukulele Lab and I can't say enough good things about each experience. Isaac has a great selection of beautiful instruments on the website. In both instances I received my instruments exactly as they were pictured and described. The ukes were packaged securely, with humidification control, and shipped very quickly. Amazing instruments and a fantastic buying experience. The quality of the instruments he sells is apparent, but just know that it is matched by the service. I would not hesitate to make any future purchase from Ukulele Lab online, but I will actually look forward to seeking it out in person on my next Honolulu trip. read more

I was looking for an ukulele and I had no idea where to start. Born and raised in Hawaii but I didn't have the slightest clue on where to even look. Epic fail on my part as a local boy. I should have paid more attention in school growing up. There were obvious choices of Walmart, ABC Stores, Ala Moana Long's, Ala Moana Target and Ala Moana Walgreen's but I wasn't looking for a cheap toy ukulele. I wanted something of good quality made in Hawaii. What did I do? I searched on Yelp and found some places in Waikiki. I saw Ukulele Lab had 5 stars and read the reviews so I decided to check them out since they were only a block away from where I searched. Issac immediately greeted me when I entered and was very easy going. He was very patient and educated me about ukuleles. His store has various brands, types and styles of ukuleles on top of handmade wood accessories and phone cases. Who would have thought there was so much to know? I learned about the 4 K's (Kamaka, Kanile'a, Ko'olau and KoAloha). These are some of the best ukuleles in the world and are made in Hawaii. Exactly what I was looking for. After chatting a little more I ended up leaving with a KoAloha ukulele. If you're in the market for an ukulele then definitely check Isaac out. Great customer service and he'll help you find something that'll fit your budget. read more

I received great service from Isaac at Ukulele Lab. Not only does he carry a great selection of instruments but also has a good eye for the appearance of the ukulele he sells. I picked up a KoAloha 25th Anniversary Tenor and love the beauty and sound that it brings. I wish the best for Ukulele Lab through this trying business climate. Support your local businesses! Aloha! read more

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This is an amazing place to really get to view and play on some incredible instruments. Isaac was nothing but helpful with me and picking out the right Ukulele for me. Very knowledgeable and confident in his craft. Would definitely recommend coming to this shop for a first time Ukulele buyer. (At least if you want something of higher quality) read more

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What a great shop and great shop owner. I came from the mainland and wanted to buy a Hawaiian made ukulele, and they made this an incredible and unique experience. They are trustworthy and do great work. Highly recommended! read more

We got a great experience purchasing the Ukelele is a store in the 3rd floor of a building and we where a bit concern about the quality and service. But is was outstanding. Thank you we are very happy with our purchase! read more

This place was amazing, and Isaac was so lovely. He helped prepare a lovely KoAloha uke for us that had a small blemish on it, but you can honestly barely tell. We swung by to pick it up and check out the amazing collection of ukuleles he had. Such an awesome store! read more

We stopped in today. It's a little out of the way, on Lewers, just mauka of Kalākaua, thru an inconspicuous entry, and up to the 7th floor. But worth the trip. My husband is an ukulele collector, with 6 to date. Anyway, Isaac Peters is very knowledgeable and helped my husband with some technical thoughts about electronics and even uke straps. He has a selection of ukeulele brands at different price points. He is a very nice guy and no pressure, even though my husband is clearly an easy mark! He can also arrange for private lessons with various musicians. We were there about a half hour and enjoyed every minute. He also makes some beautiful koa phone cases, wish we knew what phone were getting next month. read more

I love this store. Isaac has a great selection and is knowledgeable. I got a solid Koa uke and am very happy with it. I trusted his advice about what pickup to install in my uke. He is friendly and accommodating and his prices are fair. James H read more