Greg Olwell

Cases, Capos, Care, & More: A Guide to Ukulele Accessories

Text by Greg Olwell | Edited by Ukulele Staff You don’t have to look at too many ukulele players to see that we like to accessorize. Go to a gathering of uke players young or old and you’ll see cases…

Review: Ortega‘s RUNAB-CC Solid Bamboo Concert Ukulele Offers Warm Sounds and Cool Looks

The Ortega RUNAB-CC Bamboo concert ukulele is a striking instrument with a natural finish and contrasting black binding. Our review explores the sound and feel of this uke.

Five Essential, Classic Hawaiian Ukulele Albums

Because the ukulele has been the favored instrument of so many Hawaiian players, there are a slew of classic albums worth investigating. Here are 5 essential Hawaiian ukulele albums.

Ibanez UKS100 and UKC100 Ukes front and back

Review: Ibanez UKS100 and UKC100 Ukes Deliver Simple Looks and Pleasing Tone at Bargain Price

The UKC100 concert and UKS100 soprano ukuleles from Ibanez use a stick-to-the basics approach of good build quality and materials, easy playability, and tasteful looks at a bargain price.

Review: Ohana’s CK-570G is an Elegant All-Solid Koa Ukulele with Great Feel and Sweet Tone

For under $800, the Ohana CK-570G offers a great feel and the sweet tone of an all-solid wood koa ukulele for less than many comparable instruments offered by other companies.

Finding the Right Ukulele Cases & Gig Bags

Finding the right case or bag for your ukulele can help keep it safe and sounding great for many years—and many miles.

These Ukes Were Made for Walking: Travel Uke Roundup

While any ukulele can be a travel uke, instruments that are built a bit more ruggedly are undeniably preferable. Here are some good ukes for traveling.

Ukulele Review: Blackbird Farallon Tenor Delivers Tone, Durability, and Beauty from a Natural Composite

The Blackbird Farallon tenor ukulele is a high-quality instrument made in the U.S. from carbon-negative materials that can go toe to toe with anything else in its price range.

Review: Kanile’a DK-T Premium Tenor’s Distinctive Features and First-Rate Woods Make for a Special Uke

When a ukulele reaches the $3,000+ price range, expectations soar, and the Kanile'a DK-T Premium Tenor ukulele does not disappoint in materials, features, or setup.

ukulele sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone

Which Size Ukulele is Right for You?

The four main sizes of ukuleles are, in ascending order, soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Here’s how to decide which size ukulele is right for you.