Although typical of Hawaii, the ukulele is a direct descendant of the Rajão, the most representative instrument of Madeira. It was Portuguese emigrants who, in the 19th century, took to Hawaii the instrument that would later become the ukulele (“jumping flea” in the native language).
Traditionally made of koa, a wood native to Hawaii, the ukulele in its most popular sizes (soprano, concert, tenor, baritone) is a worldwide phenomenon. It has 4 courses of strings, tuned like the first 4 strings of the Rajão.
The most common build configurations are:
| Top, back, sides and neck | Koa |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Tuning mechanism | Machine heads (Gibson-style) |
Every instrument is set up in our workshop for its player. Get in touch or visit us at Rua de Santana, 37, Porto.