Ukulele brought to life at KoAloha
PAUL DYSON
During the tour of the 2,000-square-foot KoAloha factory, visitors observe the ukulele-making process, with firsthand accounts from craftsmen at each station on the production line. The process starts with selecting and drying koa wood. Then the wood is cut and shaped.
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KOALOHA
Alvin Okami taught himself to make and play the ukulele. Next up for the 10-year-old KoAloha company is a line of pineapple-shaped ukuleles.
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PAUL DYSON
The tour concludes with a performance by the Okami men, Alan, left, Alvin and Paul.
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KOALOHA
Alan Okami said, "It seems most people don't realize how much work goes into making an ukulele."
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PAUL DYSON
After shaping the ukulele, the neck is attached, followed by the fret board, bridge and strings. Then the instrument is polished and tuned.
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