Jules Keliikuihonua Ah See (June 19, 1924 – June 12, 1960) was an American steel guitarist and comedian. He was born in Lahaina, Maui. ^[1] At the age of two, he would creep out of his bed at night, in order to listen to the adults playing music. ^[1] His musical career began with Johnny Almeida, when Jules was in his early teenage years. ^[1] Among those he played for and with are Pua Almeida, Alfred Apaka and Benny Kalama. ^{[1] [2]} He was regularly featured as a steel guitarist on the Hawaii Calls radio program. ^[1] His performances included imitations of bird and animal sounds created from his guitar, as well as imitating other players such as Sol Hoʻopiʻi and Andy Iona. ^[1] He is particularly known for his recording of "No Huhu". ^[3] Considered a role model and one of the best by fellow Hawaiian steel guitarists, he died at age 35 in 1960. ^[1]

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