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Small kine, big heart

Ukuleles in Hilo, Hawaii.

Ukuleles are jumping into the hearts of players all over the world, but here in Hilo the uke never needed introducing. It gets passed around at backyard parties, strummed on porches after dinner, and handed to keiki as a first instrument. We are proud to keep a wall of them ready to play.

We are happy to carry Kanile'a ukuleles, built here in Hawaii, alongside Gretsch, Islander and Oscar Schmidt, plus select used ukes from brands like Kala and Fender, and more.

Ukuleles hanging in a row at Big Island Guitars in Hilo

On the uke wall

Carried new

  • Kanile'aHawaiian made
  • Gretsch
  • Islander
  • Oscar Schmidt

Plus select used ukes from brands like Kala and Fender, and more, whenever they come through.

Jam with us.

Free music workshop

First Saturday ukulele jam

Every first Saturday of the month, 5 to 7pm, we host a free family and friends ukulele jam, followed by an open jam. All are welcome. Bring your uke, or come try one of ours first.

Free · All ages · 1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10

Today's wall

Stock changes daily. Really.

New gear lands almost daily and used pieces come and go, so the only truly up-to-date ukulele catalog is the wall itself. Call for today's wall and we'll tell you exactly what is hanging right now.

Sizes and setups vary from uke to uke, so tell us who it is for. First uke for a five year old and forever uke for a player get very different recommendations.

How the wall works

New arrivals
Almost daily
Used & consignment
Always rotating
Holds
Call, we set it aside
Online
Reverb now, checkout here soon

Live online inventory is coming to this page. Until then, the phone is faster than any website.

E komo mai

Find the uke that fits your hands.

Photos never tell you how a uke feels. Come in, strum a few, and hear the difference between them for yourself. We will get you set up with the right size, strings and case.

1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10, Hilo, HI 96720 · or shop our Reverb store