Mahalo Folk & Traditional Instruments

When you read the phrase "Mahalo folk & traditional instruments," what's the first thing that pops into your mind? Probably a mental image of a ukulele, and you'd be spot-on with that. Ukes are the all-stars of the Mahalo acoustic lineup, with options to suit any playing style. This is, of course, an instrument famous for being charming and fun to play, so Mahalo has been careful to weave that traditional DNA into every one of their models. Whether you're a student studying music theory, a guitarist looking for a fun instrument to play on the side or a pro ukulele strummer, there's a Mahalo for you.

Choosing the right Mahalo folk instrument is a thankfully simple process. It starts with setting your budget, although all of Mahalo's ukes are so affordable that you might be safe to skip that step altogether. Looking for something that really stands out visually? Check out the U-30 and U-40 painted ukuleles. With their vibrant colors, they're instruments that never fly under the radar. If you'd like a larger uke, take a look at the U-320T Deluxe Tenor, U-320C Deluxe Concert and U-320B Deluxe Baritone. Or, if you want the most handsome instrument Mahalo has to offer, the U-350 Deluxe Soprano Ukulele might be the choice for you.

There is one instrument in this section that isn't a ukulele, and that's the Mahalo MLP-100 Lap Steel Guitar. With six strings, single-coil soap-bar pickup and a cool surfboard design, this instrument is every bit as Hawaiian as its uke cousins. The silk-screened fingerboard and fret markers are a classic island touch, and this guitar even comes with a gig bag so you have a complete outfit right out of the box.

There's nothing quite like folk and traditional instruments to give your music a big infusion of culture, and Mahalo is ready to go when you want to do that with the ukulele or lap steel guitar. These instruments offer the right balance of price and performance to fit any performer, so it doesn't matter if you're a busker, student or simply looking for something to strum by a campfire on the beach. For all of these and more, Mahalo has you covered.