Steel Trappings

May, 2018

Geri's Vintage Steels
1960's Commodore / Jedson
May 1, 2018 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers

The Commodore lap steel guitar was made in the 1960's in Japan by the Sakai Mokko Company. [...]

Tone Bars: Stainless or Polymer?
Tone Bars: Stainless or Polymer? Part II
May 2, 2018 • Addison Ching • Education and Training

Some players claim that stainless steel bars have a better sustain than polymer bars. "A myth," [...]

Waikiki Steel Guitar Week
Coming in July: Waikiki Steel Guitars LIVE!
May 3, 2018 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

This year's Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival on July 13 and 14, 2018, will be enjoyed by more than [...]

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2024 Festivals and Workshops
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 21-24, 2024 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island

2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

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Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 22, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
November 23, 2024 Open Stage Performances – 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM HST


2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

Other Events
Mele Hali‘a
Featuring NextGen Steel Guitarists
December 23, 2024 – 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 227 Lewers Street, Waikīkī
* Registration Fee Required

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