amplification

Review: Flight Sophia Soundwave Uke Features Built-In Effects and Crisp Acoustic Sound

BY GREG OLWELL | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Through more movies and series than I can count, the entertainment biz has inundated us with stories of people discovering hidden superpowers and grappling with these new abilities. Many…

Electric Ukes! Amplifying the Ukulele

Tracing the history of electrified ukuleles

‘I’d Never Heard My Uke Sound Like This Before’: Jake Shimabukuro Discusses Using Pedals for his Album Nashville Sessions

Using distortion and other effects on his ukuleles, Nashville Sessions features Jake Shimabukuro’s playing as we’ve never heard it before.

Choosing ukulele pickups (pictured, Lanikai Koa Tenor UkeSB)

How to Choose and Use the Right Ukulele Pickups

There are several routes available to ukulele players who need to amplify. Here's how to choose and use the right ukulele pickups.