Guitars & Ukuleles Handcrafted in Hawai’i by David Gomes.
~ since 1975 ~
This is the sound of aloha, the scent of 'Iliahi (Hawaiian Sandlewood), the beauty of a rare wood species shaped by a North Kohala lifestyle plus precision craftsmanship and creativity.
David shaping an ‘Ihilani ukulele body at the 23rd annual Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Festival in Kamuela.
David Gomes in his Hawi, Hawaii shop May, 2026.
“This is good." David speaks to custom made, one of a kind vs. factory made instruments.
Talk Story with David Gomes
Request your custom instrument, schedule a visit to David Gomes’ shop in Hawi, Hawai’i or simply connect with one of North Kohala’s living legends. »