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 – an incredible luthier whose handmade guitars and ukuleles instantly stood out. I bought a guitar and uke 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 spend time in his workshop. Watching him work with such care and precision while using a variety of hand tools was so impressive and deepened my appreciation for what he could do.

When we knew our time in Vietnam was coming to an end in 2012, I had an idea: what if I could bring these incredible instruments to ukulele players in the UK? And 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.

Since I started Noah Ukuleles all those years ago, the response from the ukulele world has been amazing, and so supportive. 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 my models over the years.

What started with just 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, Guitaleles 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 send an email to matt@noahukuleles.com, or drop me a message through the contact form.