Distinctive Handbuilt Ukuleles

We love to build ukuleles because ukuleles are personal. Each one is a unique piece of functional art that means something special to the person who owns it. When a person chooses an ukulele, even if it's one among hundreds just like it, they do so for a reason. And that ukulele becomes 'theirs'. That personal connection to their ukulele is what we love. We strive to make ukuleles that are personal.

At the core, of course, each instrument must produce beautiful sound. That is the fundamental destination, but there is more than one way to get there. Our focus is not so much on exotic woods or deep, flawless finishes. Our focus is on making ukuleles that appeal to people in a personal way, ukuleles that become 'theirs'. So we build ukuleles with a bit of personality, in different shapes, sizes and configurations, so people can choose one or have one built that reflects them.

Dave & Diana

Diana, Dave & Dieter

Iriguchi Ukuleles is Diana and me. We are a husband/wife team. I am the luthier and web guy and Diana is my inspiration, muse & accountant. Oh, and Dieter & Wiley are our shop dogs. Dieter's a German Shepherd and Wiley is a Belgian Shepherd. I build our ukuleles in a little workshop here in Carmichael, California, which is just outside Sacramento.

What we do...

Our goal is to make special ukuleles. We hope that by doing that it will make people happy and make them smile more than they do already. We'd love to hear your ideas about what makes a great ukulele. It's a journey and we invite you to come along.

How we go about it...

Our designs are rooted in tradition but not constrained by it. We strive to build instruments in an environmentally responsible way by reducing our use of exotic woods wherever possible and by exploring "greener" finishes.
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