Musician

Gifts for the MUSICIAN

Getting an instrument for a longtime player is risky and almost too personal to attempt, but if money isn’t an object, Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s custom guitars are among the best in the world. Since 1976, they’ve been the go-to for everyone from Tony Rice to Brad Paisley. Founding luthier Richard Hoover’s philosophy is “We are dedicated to the livelihood of your guitar.” Understandably, most folks don’t have thousands to spend on a guitar—enter More Music’s Kala Makala MK-T/PACK Concert Ukulele. For about $100, it's ideal for a budding Jake Shimabukuro. Kala Makala has been the number one uke company in the world for decades, and this beginner package includes a clip-on tuner, gig bag and more. Quality is not sacrificed one iota. The all-mahogany body boasts a dark red hue, and the walnut fingerboard makes it instantly playable. For reggae fans, namely Augustus Pablo, the Starving Musician’s 32B Piano Style Hohner Melodica is the perfect gift for that aspiring musician who can’t choose between harmonica, piano and saxophone. AJ

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Santa Cruz Guitar Company

151 Harvey West Blvd., Ste. C, Santa Cruz 831-425-0999 santacruzguitar.com Prices vary

KALA MK-T/PACK CONCERT UKULELE PACK

More Music

512 Front St., Santa Cruz 831-458-2438 reverb.com $109.99

32B PIANO STYLE HOHNER BLACK MELODICA

The Starving Musician

1003 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-426-1975 starvingmusician.com $41.99