The list of American celebrities from this era who had their own signature model production ukuleles is considerable
To say that Mahelona’s violin ukes are rare is an understatement; only a handful are known to exist
Gibson introduced its first ukulele banjo, the UB model, sometime around 1925
Sometimes ukes with the exact same features and brand or model names may have been produced by two or more different manufacturers
We interviewed the leaders of some of the most popular and well-run ukulele clubs in the world to get their advice on building a better ukulele club.
Sometime around 1927 Kamaka experimented with a new body shape. Not only did these pineapple ukes have distinctive looks, they had a fuller, more resonant sound.
Take a look at the ukulele in vintage newspaper and magazine advertisements, comics, cover illustrations, and related printed media from the 1910s to the 1960s.
From large manufacturers to solitary craftspeople, ukulele makers are making greener choices and embracing the shift towards responsible, sustainable practices.
This article is an exploration of all the little things that make vintage ukuleles both attractive and functional: from inlaid headstocks to decorative soundholes.
The rise of ukulele popularity in the 1920s coincided with the Golden Age of Spectator Sports, as shown by the vintage ukes shown here.