January 2017

Jake Fixes 100 Ukuleles For Local Schools

By Greg Olwell A version of this article originally appears in the Spring 2017 issue of Ukulele. Several months ago, ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro began posting pictures to his social media accounts of himself with what appeared to be ukuleles in…

Three different ukulele close-ups showing different tonewoods including myrtle, mahogany and koa

Gear Guru: Exploring Ukulele Tonewoods

From the Winter 2016 issue of Ukulele | BY AARON KEIM Whether you are a casual shopper at the local music store or ready to order a high-end custom ukulele, choosing the wood for your next ukulele can be overwhelming.…