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Pickups & Pedals: Quick Tips for Ukulele Performance Gear

BY CRAIG CHEE Part of being a seasoned performer is understanding every aspect of your performance. This includes everything that helps carry your sound to the ears of your audience. Here is a quick rundown of pickups and effects that…

Hold Up—Should You Use a Strap With Your Ukulele?

Do you absolutely need a strap to play? No. But here are some reasons why you might want to use a strap with your ukulele.

How to Find the Best Ukulele and Strings for Your Needs

BY SARAH MAISEL | FROM THE SPRING 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE Of course, the very first thing you will think of when you hear the word “gear” is all the electronics available out there. Though that part of being a musician is…

Review: Martin Ukulele Premium Strings

Martin’s new ukulele strings are an alternative to fluorocarbon strings and are available in soprano, concert, and tenor sizes.

Ukulele Accessories: A Corral of Care, Capos, and Stands

Here's a guide to accessories related to instrument care, storage and stands, and capos to keep your ukulele in top condition.

Check Out the New Ukulele Accessories from D’Addario at Winter NAMM 2018

At Winter NAMM 2018, Steve from D’Addario shows us whats new in ukulele accessories: Premium ukulele straps, elliptical felt picks, an aluminum ukulele capo, and several new varieties of strings. Watch the video for more details!

Gear Guru: Picks For Ukulele—What’s The Deal?

If you are looking for more clarity, more volume, or a different tone, a pick may be good for you

Gear Guru: How A Strap Might Help Your Ukulele Play—And Sound—Better

By Greg Olwell For some ukers, playing with a strap would be akin to smothering bacon with whipped cream. Why would you do that? But, as the craze for ukulele continues to spread across the globe, many strummers are discovering…