Uke Review: Gold Tone Little Gem Banjo-Ukulele
For the unsubtle strummer, a brightly colored banjo-ukulele just seems so right. The Gold Tone Little Gem a good value for those looking for the bold tones of a banjo-ukulele.
Joey Lusterman
Uke Review: Kala Wanderer and Striped Ebony U-Basses
BY E.E. BRADMAN | FROM THE WINTER 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE In the last few years, Kala’s line of U-Basses has made quite a splash. The company’s nearly 20 bass ukulele models—including fretted, fretless, and left-handed models made of mahogany,…
Great Ukes: The World War II-Era Regal Victory Ukulele
STORY & PHOTOS BY SANDOR NAGYSZALANCZY | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE When one thinks of memorabilia connected with a past war, ukuleles don’t usually come to mind. But there’s one very special uke with a direct connection…
Building a Ukulele: Why the Fingerboard Shouldn’t be Taken for Granted
Building a ukulele fretboard involves cutting, sanding, installing frets and dots. If done properly, it's a component that will go unnoticed when playing.
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Uke Like a Pro! Practical Advice for Performing Onstage
BY STEVEN ESPANIOLA | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE I’ve been a working professional musician for the better part of 25 years. However, I wasn’t always a “pro.” Like a lot of professionals, I sort of stumbled into…
Building a Ukulele: The Neck is Where the Feel of the Instrument Comes From
When building a ukulele, a neck’s size and shape—along with the setup of the strings—are vital to the tactile aspect of playing your instrument.
Great Ukes: The Rare, Mysterious, and Valuable Gibson Poinsettia
BY GREG OLWELL | FROM THE SPRING 2014 ISSUE OF UKULELE | PHOTOS COURTESY ERIC SCHOENBERGER Why Gibson chose to festoon a ukulele with poinsettias is anyone’s guess, but it’s hard to argue with the striking results of this rare…
Learn How the Beatles, Buddy Holly & the Rolling Stones Grabbed Listeners By the Ears
Our ears perk up when hearing something outside of the seven major-scale chords
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4 New Ohana Ukes, From Tiny to Terror:
O’Nina Sopranissimo, CK-14CL Cynthia Lin Signature concert, CK-450SMP Spalted Maple, and TK-39 Tenor
BY GREG OLWELL | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE Any ukulele this small is going to make you think it’s a toy, but the Ohana O’Nina is no disposable ukulele-shaped-object. Ohana pulled a fast one on everyone when, a…
Electric Ukes! Amplifying the Ukulele
Tracing the history of electrified ukuleles