The Luthiers for a Cause Backstory

LFAC 2017

Luthiers for a Cause launched in 2017 when six of the world’s most renowned ukulele builders came together to make a difference (and to kick up a bunch of dust!) In short, these six builders donated their time and talents to handcraft six one-of-a-kind ukuleles, each built out of wood from a legendary tree, in order to raise money and awareness for The Ukulele Kids Club. From the outset of this project we never could have imagined the success!

Luthiers for a Cause 2017 raised over $130,000 with all proceeds going to The UKC!

This translated into countless hospitalized children receiving the gift of music through music therapy and via the gift of their very own uke to take home. Now, that is making a difference! So many folks came together to make this happen – from sponsors to volunteers to friendly media helping us to share this story.

• A special shout-out goes to Eddie Monnier. LFAC came to life because of his vision and dedication!

The 2017 Sponsors: Oahu Cases, Rodgers Tuning Machines, Harvey Leach Inlay and Hawaii Music Supply

The 2017 instruments were unveiled at the Hawaii Ukulele Festival. Check out The Ukulele Review video below, which includes a discussion with the luthiers and sound samples. We are grateful to the fine folks at The Ukulele Site who produced this video and supported the 2017 project in many ways!

LFAC 2021 - Lichty Ukulele

Luthier Jay Lichty crafted a unique “Ziggy” model for the 2021 project with all of the proceeds going to The Ukulele Kids Club. Thanks go to the following fine folks for their contributions to this project: Craig Lavin for the custom inlay, Rogers Tuning Machines for the tuners, TKL/Cedar Creek Cases for the custom ukulele case.

LFAC 2022

With the help of our partners at Dream Guitars, two one-of-a-kind guitars raised over $25,000 for The Ukulele Kids Club. - A Steve Grimes Parlor Guitar and a Ben Wilborn Baritone Guitar.

LFAC 2023

and the magic continues … stay tuned!