Gear Reviews

Review: KLOS Full Carbon Tenor Ukulele Delivers Warm and Vibrant Sound in a Nearly Indestructible Instrument

The carbon fiber material really is a great substitute for the exotic, mostly rare, and sometimes endangered woods that are used in the construction of many traditional ukuleles

Review: Kala KA-JTE Archtop Tenor Offers Warmth, Punch, and Style

This stylish instrument is bound to catch a few eyes. But how does it sound?

Cases, Capos, Care, & More: A Guide to Ukulele Accessories

Text by Greg Olwell | Edited by Ukulele Staff You don’t have to look at too many ukulele players to see that we like to accessorize. Go to a gathering of uke players young or old and you’ll see cases…

Review: Ortega‘s RUNAB-CC Solid Bamboo Concert Ukulele Offers Warm Sounds and Cool Looks

The Ortega RUNAB-CC Bamboo concert ukulele is a striking instrument with a natural finish and contrasting black binding. Our review explores the sound and feel of this uke.

Review: Córdoba‘s 15CM Matiz Concert Ukulele is an Attractive Budget Instrument with a Sweet, Woody Tone

The Córdoba 15CM Matiz Concert Ukulele looks good enough to eat. Does it sound delicious, too?

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Review: Ibanez UKS100 and UKC100 Ukes Deliver Simple Looks and Pleasing Tone at Bargain Price

The UKC100 concert and UKS100 soprano ukuleles from Ibanez use a stick-to-the basics approach of good build quality and materials, easy playability, and tasteful looks at a bargain price.

Review: Ohana’s CK-570G is an Elegant All-Solid Koa Ukulele with Great Feel and Sweet Tone

For under $800, the Ohana CK-570G offers a great feel and the sweet tone of an all-solid wood koa ukulele for less than many comparable instruments offered by other companies.

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Review: Kala’s New Mahogany Tenor and Banjo Ukuleles are a Testament to Quality and Diversity

Kala's new All Solid Gloss Mahogany Tenor Cutaway with EQ and Natural Mahogany Banjo Concert ukuleles are a testament to the diversity and quality that has marked their rise to ukulele prominence in the last 20 years.

These Ukes Were Made for Walking: Travel Uke Roundup

While any ukulele can be a travel uke, instruments that are built a bit more ruggedly are undeniably preferable. Here are some good ukes for traveling.

Ukulele Review: Blackbird Farallon Tenor Delivers Tone, Durability, and Beauty from a Natural Composite

The Blackbird Farallon tenor ukulele is a high-quality instrument made in the U.S. from carbon-negative materials that can go toe to toe with anything else in its price range.