Stories

Great Ukes: The Guckert Jazuke’s Experimental Design Intended to Bring a Banjo-Uke Sound to Jazz Groups

Created sometime in the early 1920s, the Jazuke is basically a hybrid banjo ukulele with an odd design.

A wistful thread weaves through the songs, pulled by a needle of hope.

Some of the most enjoyable ukuleles on the planet weren’t made to be great-sounding. Take a look!

Ukulele Kids Club has grown into a global effort that has provided nearly 17,000 instruments to hospitalized children.

Both in his professional career and personal life, Peter Zaccagnino (aka Uncle Zac) inspired as many people as he could to play the ukulele.

Learn about this unique woodworker and his unusual path to making fine ukuleles.

A look at the process, how long it takes to get a custom instrument, how much it costs, and how to make sure you get just what you’re looking for.

Will Grove-White tells the story of performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

Describing the members of Gadan sounds like the beginning of a joke—an Irishman, an American, and three Italians walk into a barre chord.

Explore how the relationship between builder, player, and repertoire forms a uniquely powerful and enduring bond.