Here is a review of my newest ukulele, the Kala KA-T. It is a laminate mahogany tenor ukulele that sells for about $120. My go to ukulele is a Pono solid wood mahogany tenor, but the hassle of keeping that instrument in a case with humidifier during the cold and dry New England winters got me down, and I found… Read More »
Here’s part four of a series I’m writing – a compendium of ukulele information with the migrating guitarist in mind. If you missed it, check out the previous installment: Chords 10-15 years into this latest wave of ukulele happiness, more ukulele manufacturers have cropped up than you can shake a stick at. Prices range from $30 to well over $3,000. As a… Read More »
Here’s part two of a series I’m writing – a compendium of ukulele information with the migrating guitarist in mind. Read the previous installment: Introduction For all intents and purposes, guitars come in one size. Ukuleles, on the other hand, come in four common sizes, with a couple additional outliers. Each of the four sizes is 2″ longer in scale… Read More »
NAMM is the biggest music merchant trade show in the US, and the ukulele presence there has become a honeypot for Ukulele Underground owner Aldrine Guerrero. This year we can sit back and enjoy a huge playlist of 38 videos he produced from the event, featuring all the major ukulele companies and some you’ve probably never… Read More »
My last post about how to install strap buttons on your ukulele assumes you’re using a traditional guitar-style strap with metal buttons at the bottom of the neck and on the tail of the instrument. I believe strap buttons are the most supportive and best option for a strap, but installation can be daunting. Luckily, there are… Read More »
The first thing I do with every ukulele I’ve purchased is install strap buttons. Strap buttons are the metal bits that you can hook a guitar strap on. Unfortunately, most ukuleles do not come with strap buttons. The traditional way to hold a ukulele has it squished between your right arm at the bend of your… Read More »
I recently sold my Taylor 410CE guitar. I loved it and it sounded amazing, but it had been neglected for years. I thought that value would be better stored in a ukulele, since that’s what I’m playing daily now. A nice man in New Hampshire is now the proud owner and keeper of that instrument.… Read More »
I noted in my last practice plan that I intended to work with the aLaska Piks I’ve had kicking around now, largely unused, for several months. As someone who primarily finger picks the instrument, nails have been a substantial source of uncertainty and frustration. There’s a whole back story to this latest attempt, which I will… Read More »