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Aloha mai kākou

WELCOME TO HAPA,

Each and every one of our instruments brings forth a harmonious blend of sound, culture, and visual appeal.  Our goal is simple, to create an instrument that sounds just as good as it looks. 

our team

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Micah Bruce

ʻĀina Racoma

Micah Bruce

Micah, a master luthier from Omaha, Nebraska, has been a builder for the past 10 years.  He has worked for numerous notable companies such as Collings Guitars, Moniker Guitars, Allison Guitars,  and also owns his build & repair company, Bruce & Sons.

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Rob Li

ʻĀina Racoma

Micah Bruce

As a lawyer and successful businessman, Rob runs multiple companies in the Midwest.  Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Rob built his first ʻukulele with Uncle Abe Mahelona at the Kamehameha Schools. Rob helped create Hapa ʻUkulele to share his affinity for Hawaiian music and Hawaiian culture.

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ʻĀina Racoma

ʻĀina Racoma

ʻĀina Racoma

ʻĀina attends Creighton University and is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools.  He hails from Mililani, Oʻahu.  His passion for building started with making ʻukuleles for his friends and family.  ʻĀina helped create Hapa ʻUkulele to share his love for the Hawaiian Culture, through art and music