June 2016 - 1
The June Magazine is full of delightful articles about local musicians in Tampa Bay, music stores, those who are recording, a CD Review and tributes. Check it out!
The June Magazine is full of delightful articles about local musicians in Tampa Bay, music stores, those who are recording, a CD Review and tributes. Check it out!
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Luna Guitars & Ukuleles<br />
One of the better kept secrets of our area is we<br />
have a major player in the ukulele<br />
manufacturing business right here in our<br />
backyard. Luna Ukuleles, famous for their iconic wood<br />
burned “tattoo” designs, are based in Tampa, Florida. I<br />
spoke with Dennis Stafford, Marketing Director with<br />
Armadillo Entertainment - Dean Guitars, ddrum and<br />
Luna Guitars/Ukuleles, the other day.<br />
How did Luna Guitars/Ukes get started? Luna was<br />
founded in 2005, and they started making ukes in 2013.<br />
Started selling ukes after observing that wildly popular<br />
tunes like Jason Mraz’ song, “I’m Yours”, were featuring<br />
ukulele.<br />
One of the better kept secrets of our area is we<br />
have a major player in the ukulele<br />
manufacturing business right here in our<br />
backyard. Luna Ukuleles, famous for their iconic wood<br />
burned “tattoo” designs, are based in Tampa, Florida. I<br />
spoke with Dennis Stafford, Marketing Director with<br />
Armadillo Entertainment - Dean Guitars, ddrum and<br />
Luna Guitars/Ukuleles, the other day.<br />
How did Luna Guitars/Ukes get started? Luna was<br />
founded in 2005, and they started making ukes in 2013.<br />
Started selling ukes after observing that wildly popular<br />
tunes like Jason Mraz’,“I’m Yours” were featuring<br />
ukulele and a new crop of young folks responded to<br />
customer demand. They are a manufacturer that sells to<br />
the retailers so instruments can be ordered online.<br />
Why Luna? 3 things, per Dennis. 1. Design: Luna is<br />
known for their unique designs. The company’s<br />
cofounder, Yvonne deVilliers, is a stained glass artist<br />
and educator - she has a personal interest in Nature<br />
and respecting world culture. She looks for symbolism in<br />
Nature; the tribal pattern connects to Polynesian<br />
culture. Every design has a story! 2. They try to sell<br />
instruments at a great value - a lot for the money. And<br />
3, people really like the company. They know their<br />
customers, have a sense of ecology, know that music<br />
can make the world a better place. When a customer<br />
buys an instrument from Luna, they take the sale and<br />
connect to a local dealer so the business stays local.<br />
Luna Guitars/Ukuleles is a supporter of the Tampa Bay<br />
Ukulele Society as well. If you are a TBUS member,<br />
please ask them about a discount.<br />
Where to purchase? www.lunaguitars.com or search<br />
for dealers in the area.<br />
www.lunaguitars.com/dealersus.php<br />
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