This is a soprano ukulele featuring a gentle, rounded sound thanks to its wild cherry body.
Luthier Takanori Hamada worked for an electric guitar manufacturer for 12 years, gaining experience in everything from design and woodworking to assembly, excluding painting. Leveraging these skills, he now crafts instruments independently. Previously known as Hamada Gakki (Hamada Guitars Tokyo), his workshop relocated to Niigata Prefecture in 2025, and his brand was relaunched as Hamagen.
Though slightly smaller in body size, its deep body thickness provides a rich, reverberating sound with ample volume. The gentle, rounded tone of the wild cherry is full of character. It offers expressive playability whether strumming chords or plucking single-note melodies. The rosette features brass dots inlaid within an ebony ring, creating a stylish accent.
While the luthier often finishes instruments with French polish, this model features a urethane finish, resulting in a cost-effective ukulele.
Luthier Takanori Hamada worked for a major electric guitar manufacturer for 12 years, experiencing every process except painting, including design, woodworking, and assembly. Using his solid technical skills, he now produces instruments on his own.
The company formerly operated under the name "Hamada Guitars Tokyo," but in 2025 moved its workshop to Niigata Prefecture and was reborn as the new "Hamagen" brand.
