Meet our Manufacturing Partner Magic Fluke
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Magic Fluke is a family-owned and operated American instrument maker based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. The company focuses on simple, durable designs that make music more accessible to more people.
They produce thousands of instruments each year, maintaining a small-shop approach while scaling thoughtfully. Their instruments are known for being lightweight, reliable, and approachable for beginners without sacrificing quality.
Whenever possible, they source tonewoods locally from their surrounding bioregion, keeping materials close to home and rooted in New England craftsmanship.
Beyond The Ukulele
In 1999, Magic Fluke began with the Fluke ukulele, a distinctive instrument that broke from tradition with its triangular shape and composite back. Its early success set the stage for a new approach to instrument design that values simplicity, durability, and playability.
Over the years, the lineup expanded to include the Firefly banjo ukulele, Flea mandolin, Firefly banjo, Cricket violin, Flea ukulele, and the Fluke SB. Each model builds on the same idea of making instruments approachable, fun, and reliable.
A Perfect Partnership
At Friendly Banjos, we’re lucky to team up with Magic Fluke. Their passion for creating accessible, high-quality, US-made instruments fits perfectly with our goal: a beginner string instrument that feels… well, friendly from the very first strum.
A child’s first instrument shouldn’t fight them. It should feel easy, fun, and inspiring to play—and that’s exactly what this partnership delivers. With Magic Fluke’s precision, care, and commitment to quality, we offer an instrument that welcomes a young musician instead of intimidating them.
Album: Ben Webb from Magic Fluke making a Friendly Banjo
