Uke Tales: My Pawn Shop Ukulele
I’ll never know why my interest in that ukulele had treaded so heavily on his last nerve, but I’ll certainly never forget that pawn broker or the uke he unexpectedly gifted me.
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Waterford Township Ukulele Festival Gives Back
by Jim D’Ville // Photos by: Shari Ballard How do you pull off presenting a wonderful ukulele festival for 200 people without charging admission? The answer is: with heart. The 4th Annual Waterford Township Ukulele Festival was held Saturday, September…
Come Visit Us at the Los Angeles Ukulele Festival, September 22
Come visit Ukulele magazine as the team travels to the Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival, September 22. We’ll be at the show, with many items from our shop, and of course, magazines. The all-day event happens at the Torrance Cultural…
Uke Tales: Ken Franklin’s Pale Moon Tenor Ukulele
By Sandor Nagyszalanczy Uke Tales is an exploration of some of the author’s ukulele collection, which numbers 400+ instruments, and other instruments that have an interesting story. I’ve long admired the lovely ukuleles that my San Francisco Bay Area friend…
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Great Ukes: The World War II-Era Regal Victory Ukulele
STORY & PHOTOS BY SANDOR NAGYSZALANCZY | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE When one thinks of memorabilia connected with a past war, ukuleles don’t usually come to mind. But there’s one very special uke with a direct connection…
Building a Ukulele: Why the Fingerboard Shouldn’t be Taken for Granted
Building a ukulele fretboard involves cutting, sanding, installing frets and dots. If done properly, it's a component that will go unnoticed when playing.
Uke Like a Pro! Practical Advice for Performing Onstage
BY STEVEN ESPANIOLA | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE I’ve been a working professional musician for the better part of 25 years. However, I wasn’t always a “pro.” Like a lot of professionals, I sort of stumbled into…
Building a Ukulele: The Neck is Where the Feel of the Instrument Comes From
When building a ukulele, a neck’s size and shape—along with the setup of the strings—are vital to the tactile aspect of playing your instrument.
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Great Ukes: The Rare, Mysterious, and Valuable Gibson Poinsettia
BY GREG OLWELL | FROM THE SPRING 2014 ISSUE OF UKULELE | PHOTOS COURTESY ERIC SCHOENBERGER Why Gibson chose to festoon a ukulele with poinsettias is anyone’s guess, but it’s hard to argue with the striking results of this rare…
Learn How the Beatles, Buddy Holly & the Rolling Stones Grabbed Listeners By the Ears
Our ears perk up when hearing something outside of the seven major-scale chords