Our story

Noah Ukuleles began with a love for beautifully crafted instruments and a friendship that grew over time. During the five years my family and I spent living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I met Mr Anh – a gifted luthier whose handmade guitars and ukuleles instantly stood out. I bought a few for myself and was blown away by the quality, craftsmanship and tone.

As the years passed, we got to know each other better, and I had the chance to visit his climate-controlled workshop. Watching him work with such care and traditional techniques only deepened my appreciation for what he was creating.

When we knew our time in Vietnam was coming to an end in 2012, I had an idea: what if we could bring these incredible instruments to players in the UK? That’s how Noah Ukuleles was born.

The name was an easy choice – our son Noah was born in Vietnam in 2011, and it felt fitting to name the brand after him. Maybe one day it’ll even spark his own interest in music.

Since launching, the response has been amazing. I’ve had so many kind messages from players at ukulele festivals around the UK, and ukulele expert Barry Maz has given great reviews to many of our models over the years.

What started with a few ukuleles has grown into a full range. We have many different models across all different sizes – sopranos, concerts, tenors and baritones. Alongside these classic models, we now offer electro-ukes fitted with Fishman Sonitone pickups, Guitalele hybrids and even 5 string and 8-string ukuleles.

If you’ve got any questions about our instruments – or even want travel tips for Vietnam – feel free to email me at matt@noahukuleles.com, or drop a message through the contact form.