In being on the look out for nice Ukuleles I see the work of a number of full and part time luthiers. The instruments they make look very nice and worthy of note.
Alan Crisp
He is a retired joiner from Glamorgan, Wales who started making instruments in 2009
Two brothers from Leicester England. They have been in business since before 2012, make mainly Guitars but added Tenor Ukuleles to the catalogue in 2013
Based in Blackpool Lancs. UK he builds and repairs all sorts of fretted chordophones including Guitars and Mandolins as well as Ukuleles and Banjoleles. Included in his catalogue is a homage to De Vékey Ukuleles