Mya-Moe Ukuleles was founded in 2008 by Gordon and Char Mayer, husband and wife luthiers. In 2018, company ownership and operations transitioned to Cary Kelly who continued to build Mya-Moe Ukuleles using the original designs and processes. Ukuleles are primarily sold direct to consumer via the company web store rather than through a retail shop or dealers. Mya-Moe Ukuleles has a reputation for making quality instruments with configurable components.
Instruments
Mya-Moe ukuleles have been built from over 20 woods including traditional koa as well as myrtlewood (Umbellularia) found only in the local southern Oregon and northern Californian coasts.
Mya-Moe Ukuleles are available in five different sizes;: soprano, super soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.
Once the building process begins on an instrument, daily progress can be viewed on the UkeTracker page of the Mya-Moe website as photos are taken for each step.[2]
Endorsements
Mya-Moe has created more than 2500 ukuleles for amateur and professional musicians around the world, including Eddie Vedder,[3] Dave Matthews, Mumford & Sons,[4] Trey Anastasio (Phish), Ben Harper, Florence + the Machine, James Hill,[5]Victoria Vox, and The Decemberists.[6]
^Clark, Jack. "Using the Internet to Increase Customer Satisfaction: A Case Study on the Evolution of Mya-Moe Ukuleles." Guitarmaker Magazine Summer 2011: 34-36. print.