Who we are...
For ordering, product and technical information, contact:
Char & Gordon Mayer
541-399-3276
18 Forbes Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
In addition to being part of the Mya-Moe luthierie team, Aaron Keim is also a performer and instructor. Contact him:
720-254-6725
Ben Bonham is one of our
earlier musicians, and now
works part-time in the Washington
shop building tooling, templates and
some parts.
Neil McCormick helps out Aaron in our Colorado shop. As you can tell, Neil loves his work.
Moe Dixon is a professional
touring musician and has been
our inspiration from the beginning.
He tested many of the first
instruments and helped evolve
our Classic and Resonator designs.
If you are interested in having Moe
perform or teach at your ukulele festival
or event, you can email Moe.
Mya-Moe Timeline
2004: Gordon builds a mountian dulcimer
2005-2008: He builds a total of 22 guitars and f-type mandolins
January, 2008: Moe Dixon, an owner of one of Gordon's early guitars, comes by our house and asks if Gordon would build him a ukulele.
May, 2008: Gordon completes the first Classic and the first Resonator and delivers them to Moe. Together, they decide to brand the ukuleles as "Mya-Moe", a play on the names "Mayer" and "Moe". By that time, several local musicians have asked for custom ukuleles.
June, 2008: Gordon & Char attend the Portland Uke Fest. They fall in love with the ukulele community.
July, 2008: There is enough demand that Char is recruited to help out in the shop. Within a month she is building the bodies entirely on her own.
September, 2008: James Hill asks for a Lap Steel, which is delivered 3 months later.
December, 2008: The first 6-string is delivered (to Kate Power).
June, 2009: They complete their 100th ukulele.
August, 2009: The entry level Tradition model is introduced, and the sizes are expanded into sopranos and concerts.
January, 2010: The first baritone is delivered to Ralph Shaw.
May, 2010: They meet with Mumford & Sons. This was pivotal, as it really thrust Mya-Moe into the mainstream musician spotlight.
August, 2010: Aaron Keim visits the Mya-Moe shop, and together the 3 of us collaborate on a ukulele.
February, 2011: We extend the collaboration with Aaron and he starts building Mya-Moe ukuleles in his shop.
May, 2011: Aaron becomes a full co-builder with Gordon & Char.
June, 2011: We bring on two additional part-time helpers--Ben Bonham building parts & tooling in Washington, and Neil McCormick helping Aaron out in Colorado.
June, 2011: Eddie Vedder plays his Mya-Moe on the David Letterman show.
July, 2011: Our ukuleles are pictured in Rolling Stone Magazine.
August, 2011: The 500th Mya-Moe is completed.
September, 2011: We introduce the Pineapple Model.
October, 2011: We merge Aaron's Beansprout Banjo Ukulele into Mya-Moe.