Uke Review: Gold Tone Little Gem Banjo-Ukulele
For the unsubtle strummer, a brightly colored banjo-ukulele just seems so right. The Gold Tone Little Gem a good value for those looking for the bold tones of a banjo-ukulele.
Uke Review: Kala Wanderer and Striped Ebony U-Basses
BY E.E. BRADMAN | FROM THE WINTER 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE In the last few years, Kala’s line of U-Basses has made quite a splash. The company’s nearly 20 bass ukulele models—including fretted, fretless, and left-handed models made of mahogany,…
Uke-tober Kicks Off with Del Rey playing “Haunted Blues”
Happy Uke-tober, everyone! Let’s kick it off with something to get us in the mood for Halloween–the always amazing Del Rey playing a Memphis Minnie song, “Haunted Blues.” Here she’s playing the song on a Kamaka 8-string tenor. Check out…
ENTER TO WIN THIS MARTIN KONTER UKE PRIZE PACK!
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! One lucky winner will receive a Martin Konter Replica soprano uke, a copy of the new book: A Stowaway Ukulele Revealed: Richard Konter & The Byrd Polar Expeditions, and 10 sets…
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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…
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…
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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…