Review: Ohana’s OBU-22 Bass Ukulele Packs a Punch
Ohana's OBU-22’s bass ukulele has a larger body, longer neck, and metal-core strings that are more like a miniature acoustic bass guitar than a big ukulele.
Gear Reviews
Review: KoAloha’s Naupaka Tenor and Soprano Ukuleles
I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me when I first opened the boxes from Hawaiian ukulele makers KoAloha. Surprised to find mix-and-match tops staring back at me, I squinted, did a double take, and finally took a closer…
Pono’s MGBD Mango Baritone Serves Up Sweet Sounds
By Marc Greilsamer | From the Summer 2015 issue of Ukulele For some reason, the baritone ukulele seems to be a relatively overlooked instrument. Because of its larger size and linear DGBE tuning, it’s often dismissed as nothing more than…
Review: Kala Waterman Ukuleles Revive the Island Spirit
With its Waterman series of plastic ukes, Kala is banking on the enduring appeal of the inexpensive Islander ukes made by the millions in the ’50s and ’60s.
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Graziano Selmer Style Uke tenor boasts a unique voice
Graziano Selmer Style tenorCalifornia luthier Tony Graziano began making instruments in 1969, and since 1995, the affable Santa Cruz-based builder has been focusing almost exclusively on making ukuleles for enthusiasts and professional players. Though he offers several standard models, most…
How to Choose and Use the Right Ukulele Pickups
There are several routes available to ukulele players who need to amplify. Here's how to choose and use the right ukulele pickups.
Review: Fender Piha`ea ‘Red Hula’ Ukulele
The Fender Piha`ea ukulele offers surprisingly powerful projection and reasonable tonal response at a price tag under $100.
Great Ukes: Martin’s Style 3 Was a Favorite of Many Notable Players
Introduced in 1915 at a price of $25, this was one of the most expensive ukuleles on the market at the time
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Kanile’a KSTP Tenor Ukulele Review
The Kanile`a KSTP is an heirloom ukulele. It’s the kind of instrument that you can reward yourself with and keep for a lifetime of fun and exploration.
Review: Tanglewood’s TUJ5 & TUJ1 Acacia Koa Ukuleles Offer Great Tone for Less
By Ken Hughes | From the Spring 2015 issue of Ukulele Spending some quality time with a good uke is always a joy. And when that uke also happens to be made of desirable woods and comes at a very…