The Strange and Improbable Rise of the Bizarre Ukulele Phenomenon Tiny Tim
There has never been a figure in the ukulele world who has provoked as much derision, dismissal, and hostility as the late-’60s phenomenon known as Tiny Tim.
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‘It’s Party Time’ with the Jerome Ukulele Orchestra (Learn a Cool Tune!)
BY JIM D’VILLE High above the Verde Valley in the Black Hills of Yavapai County sits the picturesque little mountain hamlet of Jerome, Arizona. This formerly bustling copper mining town almost withered away and died during the great depression. As…
Tons of New Kala Ukes (Elvis, Sparkle, Surf-inspired, and More) on Display at Winter NAMM 2020
Kala brought a truckload of new ukuleles to NAMM 2020, and we checked out a good handful of them. First up, the company showed us its new models in the Ukedelics line, with custom graphics and new colors. Also new…
Lanikai Debuts Oak Ukulele Line and Striking Purple Quilted Maple Uke at NAMM 2020
Lanikai showed off its new ukulele offerings at NAMM 2020. First up, the Thinline series is now available in flame maple. It includes the other features of its predecessors, including an internal pickup and an arched back. It’s available in…
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3 New Ohana Ukes Debut at Winter NAMM 2020
At NAMM 2020 Ohana Ukuleles debuted some interesting new ukes. First up, the CK50ME has a solid cedar top, abalone rosette, pearloid inlay up the fretboard, and slotted headstock. Next up, the new baritone 8-string uke is available in solid…
Fender Unveils Strat, Tele, and Jazzmaster Ukes at Winter NAMM 2020
Fender introduces it’s new line of ukuleles inspired by their classic Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazzmaster electric guitar body shapes. They also come with the new Fender pickup. Watch the video for details on finish options and more.
My Dog Likes Fleas, and Flukes, and other Ukes! A Shelter Story
BY JIM D’VILLE Steve Conrad of the Ukulele AZ club in Mesa, Arizona, likes ukuleles and dogs. So, when he heard about Maricopa Animal Care and Control starting a program to help comfort dogs during the exploding stresses of the…
Ukulele Travel Tips, Trips, and Fails
BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE I tend to fall apart alone in hotel rooms. Some combination of boredom, endless TV, and not sleeping much has always made business travel a challenge for me. Or…
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Uke Review: Breedlove’s Stylish and Affordable New Lu’au Acoustic-Electric Concert and Tenor CE
Breedlove's Lu'au ukuleles come in concert and tenor sizes, with and without electronics, and sell for well under $500. See how they stack up in our review.
Review: Orangewood’s Juno Tenor is a Quality, Inexpensive New Entry in the Ukulele Market
BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Orangewood guitars and ukes are designed in Los Angeles, built in Asia, and then set up by the company in California before shipment to customers. And the company’s approach…