Great Ukes: The Harmony-Made ‘Harold Teen’ is One of the Coolest Ukes Ever Made
The Harold Teen comic strip ran from 1919 to 1959 and is considered a cultural icon of the Jazz Age
Joey Lusterman
Raiatea Helm: Torchbearer of Traditional Hawaiian Music
Raiatea Helm burst onto the Hawaiian music scene at the age of 16. Barely 2 years later, her debut album, Far Away Heaven, earned critical accolades and thrilled Hawaiian audiences.
Why Won’t My Ukulele Stay in Tune?!
GEAR GURU BY MAMIE MINCH | FROM THE SPRING 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE Q: I have been playing ukulele for about a year. I’m a melody/chord player, and play a tenor with a low G. I practice almost every day, and…
Ukulele Events
March, April, May, & June 2018
Compiled by Audrey Coleman Submission Information Listings are free for ukulele events. Deadlines for the next four issues are: May 1, 2018 (Fall 2018 issue) August 1, 2018 (Winter 2018) October 1, 2018 (Spring 2019) February 1, 2019 (Summer 2019)…
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Ohana Shows Wide Range of New Ukes at Winter NAMM 2018
The good folks at Ohana Ukuleles had their both at Winter NAMM in Anaheim stuffed with new goodies! In the accompanying video, Ohana CEO Louis Wu offers detailed descriptions (including tuning) on a wide variety of new models, including a…
KoAloha Shows Guitarlele Prototype and More at Winter NAMM 2018
At Winter NAMM 2018 in Anaheim, KoAloha showed a prototype of their new D6 guitarlele, which is made in Thailand from acacia (with a sapele fretboard), and also demo’d models in their semi-custom Red Label series (just 40 concerts and…
Cordoba Launches the 21 Series Ukulele at Winter NAMM 2018
Cordoba’s 21 Series ukulele features a spruce top, striped ebony back and sides, and finished with a satin laminate. The 21 Series is available in five sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, tenor cutaway acoustic-electric, and baritone.
New Tones, New Colors, New Sounds—New Strings Are The Easiest and Cheapest Way to Overhaul Your Uke
Changing ukulele strings can be a cheap, fun way to experiment with tone and playability, as well as the look and feel of your uke.
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Gear Guru: Picks For Ukulele—What’s The Deal?
If you are looking for more clarity, more volume, or a different tone, a pick may be good for you
Gear Review: Fender’s California Coast Ukes
FROM THE SPRING 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY BILL LEIGH Fender got its start in Southern California, and it’s with those roots in mind that the venerable musical instrument company has created the California Coast Series, a new ukulele…