Strong Wind is a brand of musical instruments that manufactures ukuleles, mandolins, and banjos. The company was founded in 1997 by Mark Strong and his wife, Michele. Strong Wind is headquartered in Bend, Oregon, United States. The company's primary focus is on manufacturing quality acoustic instruments. Strong Wind offers a variety of models to suit different playing styles and budgets. The company's flagship ukulele is the Koa Tenor, which is made of Hawaiian koa wood and features a unique soundhole design. The Koa Tenor is priced at $1,599. Strong Wind also offers a less expensive model, the Mahogany Tenor, which is made of mahogany wood and has a traditional soundhole design. The Mahogany Tenor is priced at $499. Strong Wind's mandolins are available in two models: the F-Style and the A-Style. The F-Style mandolin is priced at $799 and the A-Style mandolin is priced at $649. Both models are made of solid spruce and maple. The company's banjos are available in two models: the 4-String and the 5-String. The 4-String banjo is priced at $699 and the 5-String banjo is priced at $799. Both models are made of mahogany wood and feature a rosewood fingerboard.