Inside the World of Custom Ukuleles
We just might be in the golden era for ukulele making, and a custom ukulele may very well be more affordable than you think
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Sid Hausman needs lots of land—and a ukulele, too
“Most Western songs have a lot of chords,” says the ukulele-playing cowboy Sid Hausman. “Ukes are perfect for that.”
Kimo Hussey Discusses New Album
The esteemed uke player and teacher Kimo Hussey has a delightful new 12-song set, Low G, that showcases the unique harmonic possibilities of playing in low-G tuning. More than a terrific listen, the album is also intended as a “means…
Rock Journalist Sylvie Simmons Turns Uke Troubadour
BY WHITNEY PHANEUF Lifting a cup of tea to her mouth, Sylvie Simmons pauses and grins in the middle of a story about how Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich used to bum around her Laurel Canyon apartment “like a little Doberman…
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Longtime Uke Club Booted from Waikiki Beach
An informal uke club that calls itself On the Beach and has been playing along the shore of Waikiki on-and-off for more than 20 years was given the boot by Honolulu officials who objected to their amplifier. According to KITV in Honolulu, Hawaii, the…
Winter NAMM 2015: Daniel Ho Stops By for a Visit
A regular contributor to Ukulele magazine, Daniel Ho is one of Hawaiian music’s most knowledgeable and respected purveyors. Ho stopped by our booth to chat about his early musical memories and to show off a couple of new Ohana products. Ho…
Winter NAMM 2015: A Look at Two Fender Ukes
Like most of the major guitar companies, Fender has a line of ukuleles, and these affordable instruments are a nice fit for newbies and youngsters. Over at the Fender booth during last month’s NAMM show, Danny Guion was kind enough…
Winter NAMM 2015: Sarah Maisel, Craig Chee, and GHS Strings
In just a couple of years, Sarah Maisel & Craig Chee have risen from the ranks to become king and queen of the ukulele world, thanks to their delightful harmonies and brilliant uke stylings. The duo visited with us at last month’s NAMM…
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Winter NAMM 2015: Eastman Music Releases New Line of Ukes
The folks at Eastman Music have recently expanded into the ukulele field, and Eastman’s Steve Bernstein was kind enough to give us a quick tour through the new models at this year’s NAMM show. Available now is an all-mahogany series of…
Singer-Songwriter LP Returns to the Spotlight with Ukulele
With "Forever For Now," LP returned with her first full-length album since 2004’s "Suburban Sprawl & Alcohol," this time around with a ukulele and a more upbeat attitude.