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October 2023 by Jon
This store is great! Everyone who works there is super nice and very knowledgeable. I bought a ukulele and ended up changing my mind on it. They gave me full credit towards another ukulele I really loved. I ended up buying a really fantastic spalted mango wood Mele tenor from them. They answered all my questions and demonstrated every ukulele for me to help me decide. They installed the strap button for me and got me all set up. If you're in Wailea, you can't go wrong going to them. The next time I'm in Maui, I plan on visiting them again.
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August 2023 by Christian Manisay
Been dying to go to this store during vacation to get my hands on a Mele ukulele because they're a Maui exclusive maker. They have a great selection of ukes, banjo ukuleles, guitarleles, steel body ukuleles, and a small case of collector ones. Their ukuleles come in mango, mahogany, or Koa wood with Koa being the most expensive due to sustainable practices. Austin is a very helpful, knowledgeable and awesome guy. He helped me pick out a tenor ukulele within my price range. He even mentioned that you can trade in your ukulele at the same value you bought it for and they're also covered with a lifetime warranty. Thanks again for your help Austin it was fun jammin brah!
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July 2023 by Curtis M.
I looked around a few places and came back here. they had good stuff for good prices and the sales person was great! She helped me pick a good ukulele and then I got to go back for their free lessons a few days later.
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June 2023 by Bob George
Loved it! The quality of the instruments is unreal. I've never felt such an amazing ukulele. The sound, playability, and intonation were perfect. The person working there was awesome and knew everything, in the right way :-).
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June 2023 by Robert Suraci
Austin is a real nice guy, plays well and knows a lot about the different types of ukuleles. Great experience.
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May 2023 by Robert L.
Recently, I visited the Mele Ukulele Store at the Shops at Wailea in Maui Hawaii. The store sales person Annie helped me select the perfect ukulele and gave me tips on playing and protecting my instrument. She was so nice and helpfull, she is the absolute "Best". The company stands behind their product. When I got home I noticed my Ukulele case had bubbles. They offered an exchange and sent me a shipping label. Great business and an excellent product. The ukulele sounds great. I highly recommend this store and you will be lucky to get Annie. Again, great salesperson.
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May 2023 by Mike J.
I have 2 beautiful instruments from Mele and I love them. After visiting the shop and buying my two ukes, I also bought online from them and have always had a great experience.
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March 2023 by Aaron Egger
Great selection of ukuleles from beginners up (they have cases too).I played mahagony, mango, and koa tenors, baritones and guitarkuleles. Each one has it's own unique tone and presense. You really have to play one to hear and feel the difference.Austin was very knowledgeable and helpful, but wasn't pushy at all. We played together, and he did some blind tests for me so I could hear the difference between the instruments. Austin made sure I heard and played all of the different options in my price range.I am very happy with my experience and purchase.
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January 2023 by Scott E.
While on our annual visit to Hawaii in Sept of 2022, I saw online a beautiful, custom handmade tenor ukulele I fell in love with. I drove over to have a look at it and the owner was super nice and told me all the work that went into it and I was so impressed that I had to have it (now my 6th ukulele). Super people great selection!
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December 2022 by Giselle M.
My husband is literally playing his Mele Ukulele as I write this review! We were back on Maui last month, and decided to take one of the free ukulele classes they offer at The Shops at Wailea (where this shop is located). It was such a fun hour of learning some of the basic strumming techniques and chords, and even playing some simple songs outside with the instructor, Austin. My husband picked up ukulele playing so fast compared to me, but he did have a slightly unfair advantage of already knowing how to play acoustic guitar and bass guitar! Nevertheless, the 8 or so other kids and adults that were taking the group class with us were all picking it up pretty well too. I noticed that my husband was beaming ear to ear and having such a blast, that I decided to buy him his own ukulele for Christmas! A big mahalo to Austin for helping us out with our purchase, and making sure we got my hubby the right ukulele. He even jammed with my husband in the shop while we were testing out different ones. It was awesome! If you're interested in learning how to play the ukulele, we recommend the great hour-long classes at The Shops at Wailea, put on by Mele Ukulele! They provide the instruments for the classes which are held outdoors near the center courtyard. The class we joined was on a Friday at 3pm. Mele Ukulele has a wide range of beautiful ukuleles for all musicians beginner to advanced, different sizes, different wood (including Koa), plus accessories, cases, and even sheet music and books. Our Christmas this year was filled with so much more joy, music and melodies thanks to Mele!
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December 2022 by Tim Woodburn
What a fantastic experience at Mele Ukulele in Wailia. Annie was great. Kind, helpful and patient. While I didn’t buy a ukulele on this visit, when I do, it will be a Mele, because of the experience with Annie. Great service, fantastic hospitality and beautiful product.
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December 2022 by Tim W.
Went to Mele Ukulele in Wailia to learn about Ukuleles. Wanted to ask questions and find out about different sizes and woods. Annie was fantastic. Really helpful, patient and knowledgeable. While I didn't buy one on this trip, when I do, it will be a Mele. Annie's service and hospitality was a huge part of that.
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November 2022 by T S
Bought a beautiful Baritone Mango Ukulele. Annie from their Wailuku location helped me locate some of their stock at this location and the sales person there, Eva, did an excellent job helping me pick out the instrument. All in all a wonderful experience and glad I could support a local business building beautiful heirloom quality instruments.
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October 2022 by Elizabeth W.
We were walking around shopping when my son discovered a "guitar store" (ukele) & wanted one. Not only did she help him pick out his favorite style with turtles but she was so patient & helped him tune it & picked out a case & guitar picks. Her patience & hospitality didn't go unnoticed Highly recommend!! When you purchase a ukele they offer free weekly classes as well.
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October 2022 by Tyler Steele
Bought a beautiful Baritone Mango Ukulele. Annie from their Wailuku location helped me locate some of their stock at this location and the sales person there, Eva, did an excellent job helping me pick out the instrument. All in all a wonderful experience and glad I could support a local business building beautiful heirloom quality instruments.
