Chris Jenkins

Mike Mullis of Marietta, Georgia first contacted us to inquire about a Saddle Pal guitar. Mike is an accomplished guitarist who performs extensively throughout the South, both as a solo artist and with his band, Sons and Britches . You may have seen him perform in Nashville at well-known venues such as the Bluebird Cafe. Mike was interested in trying a Saddle Pal before making a purchase and initially asked if we would ship one to him. We were happy to accommodate, but after some discussion,...

The Komona Wauna Leiya ukulele line was born in 2006 after we learned of an unusual and colorful story surrounding a ukulele discovered in an old house in Fort Worth, Texas. The tale includes houses of ill repute, cowboys, grandmothers who turned out to be madams, Hawaii’s historic Parker Ranch, the Fort Worth Police Department—and, of course, a ukulele. The full story is shared below. Our Komona Wauna Leiya ukuleles are high-quality instruments crafted from imported components sourced...