KR Strings Mandolin Family

KR Strings was founded by Kilin Reece, a luthier with expertise in mandolin-family instruments and historical research into stringed instruments. Based in Kailua, Hawaiʻi, KR Strings specializes in crafting high-quality mandolins and octave mandolins, including the Mandolindo and Octolindo series, which blend traditional craftsmanship with modern playability.

Kilin’s deep dive into Hawaiian string band traditions led to the 2019 concert seriesA Night of Sovereign Strings and the 2020 Bishop Museum exhibitionKaula Piko—The Source of Strings, highlighting the role of mandolin-like instruments in Hawaiian music history. His work has helped revive interest in the mandolin’s role in Pacific string traditions.