Shimo Guitars Luthier Takahiro Shimo is one of the famous ukulele Luthier in Japan. With his knowledge and experience from Robert Venn School of Luthiery, and Morris Musical Instrument, he started his own brand in 1982.
The ukulele that he makes are always unique, but the sound and the tone is truely an "Ukulele". Very good responce and punchy sound.
Once you take his ukulele in hand, you will like to try some island music.