Review: Fender Kimmy Stafford Nohea Tenor Ukulele
Here's a look at Train frontman Kimmy Stafford's signature Nohea Fender ukulele, developed after the sweet sound of a uke appeared on Train’s hit “Hey, Soul Sister.”
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Review of the durable plastic Outdoor ukulele.
Review: Godin MultiUke
The Godin MultiUke tenor ukulele turns something old and familiar into something sleek, sophisticated, and modern for players who want to plug in
Luna Mo’o Cedar
Having entered the world of stringed instruments about a decade ago with a line of guitars designed specifically with female players in mind, Luna Guitars is the brainchild of musician and stained-glass artist Yvonne de Villiers. Luna has grown and…
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Moku MS-90TC Tenor
While I met Moku Ukulele’s big Kahuna Mike Mulqueen at a recent Wine Country Ukulele Festival in Napa, California, somehow we didn’t get around to splitting a bottle of cabernet. We did, however, talk a lot about ukes. He loves…
Lanikai LK-CEU Concert UkeSB
More and more manufacturers are offering ukes with built-in pickups and electronics systems that allow hassle-free amplification. No need to use a microphone onstage; simply plug into an amp or PA. Working with Fishman—one of the leading experts in acoustic…
Breedlove American Tenor
Founded in 1990 by former Taylor Guitars employees Larry Breedlove and Steve Henderson, Breedlove Guitars immediately made a splash with its modernistic, sometimes asymmetrical designs, use of exotic woods, and careful attention to detail. In 2010, Breedlove added ukuleles to…
Eddy Finn EF-3-C
It’s not easy to leave your mark in the growing world of affordable ukes, where most instruments use the same familiar designs. And yet, companies continue to introduce instruments that make you say, “I haven’t seen that before.” In the…
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Mahalo U-320P
One of the reasons the ukulele has had a resurgence in recent years is that this diminutive instrument can be incredibly affordable. What other instrument is inexpensive enough to be an impulse buy, yet stand a good chance that it’ll…
Ohana CPK-70 Vita-Uke-Style Concert Ukulele Review
Based on the Harmony Roy Smeck Vita Uke, of the 1920s, the Ohana CKP-70’s pear-shape design updates the classic Vita shape with a slightly more modern flair.