March 2020

Gear Guru: Building a Uke for My Wife (and Band Mate)

BY AARON KEIM | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE A custom ukulele order is a big decision, and every customer deserves to be treated like the most important person in the queue. When I work on someone’s ukulele, I…

An Update from Your Friends at Ukulele Magazine

In times like these, when so much is uncertain, we understand how important it is to make music and to stay connected to community. That’s why Ukulele is here for you and why we’re working as hard as ever to to give…

“Hau” Snow White Ukuleles by Luna

Sponsored by Luna: Looking elegant in white, we’re just floating by without a care in the world – like a swan! Made with a mahogany body, black walnut fretboard and open gear tuners, one can expect warm vibrant tone. The…

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Taimane Brings Island Flavor to NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

Accompanied by a nylon string acoustic guitar, cajon, violin, and a Hawaiian dancer, Taimane fuses Island and Latin flavors with her 5-string ukulele and talented band in a recent NPR Tiny Desk concert. Her demeanor follows the sound of her…

Ohana’s -50ME Series: Sweet Cedar & Striking Ebony

Sponsored by Ohana: NEW for 2020 — solid Cedar paired with Macassar Ebony (ME), adorned with flower and petal inlays doubling as helpful fret markers, topped with a slotted headstock and gorgeous abalone inlay — for a look and sound…

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Things are heating up in Las Cruces!

Sponsored by Las Cruces UkeFest: Spots are filling fast for Las Cruces UkeFest, May 29-31, in sunny New Mexico! Join acclaimed instructor/performers Daniel Ho, Del Rey, Casey MacGill, Stu Fuchs, Dani Joy, and Perry Stauffer for a fun weekend filled…