Great Ukes: The Harmony Roy Smeck Vita-Ukulele
First sold in June 1927, this uke had an unusual lute-like shape that was sized somewhere between a soprano and a concert ukulele.
Gear Reviews
Reso-Riot! 7 Modern Resonator Ukuleles Destined to Get Your Blood Flowing
While resonator ukuleles are known for volume, they also have a uniquely sweet tone when played at lower volumes. Here are 7 modern reso-ukes tested by us!
5 Overlooked Features When Buying Your First (or Next) Really Good Ukulele
Beyond how an instrument feels, sounds, or calls to you, there are some often overlooked features to consider for both “off-the-rack” and custom-built ukuleles.
Ukulele Roundup: A Roaring Quintet of Banjo-Ukuleles
The banjo-ukulele is one of the most powerful spices in the ukulele world. Here are 5 banjoleles that you might want to add to your sonic selection.
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Your Guide to Ukulele Picks & Why You May Want One
A wide variety of picks are made especially for ukes. But try to avoid normal guitar picks—they’re really meant for steel strings.
These 3 Go-Anywhere, Plastic Travel Ukuleles are Ready for Vacation
We tested 3 plastic ukuleles impervious to water to see how they'd hold up on a summer vacation: Makala Waterman, Outdoor tenor, and BugsGear Flamingo.
Gear Guru: How A Strap Might Help Your Ukulele Play—And Sound—Better
By Greg Olwell For some ukers, playing with a strap would be akin to smothering bacon with whipped cream. Why would you do that? But, as the craze for ukulele continues to spread across the globe, many strummers are discovering…
Review: For the Well-Heeled Strummer, the Lichty Long Neck Tenor Delivers Premier Craft and Tone
I receive so many ukuleles and guitars for review that my home office looks like a showroom at Guitar Center (I’m not complaining!). Most of these instruments go unnoticed by my family, but not the freshly made Lichty uke I…
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Ukulele Roundup: Meet 5 Bold Bass Ukes
Ukulele basses are tiny powerhouses that are tremendously fun to play, both at home and on a gig
Review: Ortega’s Lizard-CC-GB Acoustic-Electric Uke Is Sneaky Good
By Adam Perlmutter The ukulele has earned its status as a serious concert instrument, but it’s really a cheerful instrument at heart. That’s what makes the whimsical design of Ortega’s Lizard-CC-GB so appropriate. Hanging out on the fretboard, with its…