Manuel Ukelele

Manuel Ukelele (20 March 2013)


Manuel Ukelele is a music shop specializing in ukelele. It is housed in a restored terrace house turned shophouse along Kinta Lane in George Town. Manuel Ukelele touts itself as being the first online ukelele shop in Malaysia, and is probably also the only ukelele shop in Penang.

Manuel Ukelele was named in honor of Madeira-born cabinet maker Manuel Nunes (1843-1922) who immigrated to Hawaii somewhere around the late 1870s and began making ukelele there. The ukelele found favour with the Hawaiian royalty, and by the early part of the 20th century, its popularity has crossed over to the continental United States.

Manuel Ukelele provides a wide selection of ukelele for the enthusiasts of this instrument. The shop also runs a website providing more details about the various types and brands of ukelele.

The Guitars at Manuel Ukelele
Author: © Sylvester Chong

Various ukelele and other string instruments at Manuel Ukelele
Author: © Sylvester Choong

Contact

70 Kinta Lane
10400 George Town, Penang
Phone: 012 461 0006
Web: www.manuelukelele.com

The shop has also opened a branch at Krystal Point:

1-1-15, Lebuh Bukit Kecil 6
Krystal Point Corporate Park 2
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Phone: 012 454 9342

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Burmah Road. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 10, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 304. From Burmah Road, go down Kinta Lane until you arrive at Manuel Ukelele on your left.

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