Ukulele Roundup: Meet 5 Bold Bass Ukes
Ukulele basses are tiny powerhouses that are tremendously fun to play, both at home and on a gig
Greg Olwell
Editor, Ukulele magazine
Senior editor, Acoustic Guitar magazine
#TBT Lucille Ball Strumming ‘Has Anybody Seen My Gal’
By Greg Olwell For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we tip our hats to the great comedian Lucille Ball. The wannabe star once again works her way onto her husband Ricky’s stage, sliding onto the stage as the “Queen of All…
#TBT Kicking Off Kamaka’s Centennial
By Greg Olwell For this week’s throwback Thursday, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate one of the most important ukulele makers ever. This year marks the 100th anniversary since Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka began building ukuleles in his one-man shop…
#TBT To A 1927 Hula Girl
By Greg Olwell For this #tbt, we’re going back to a thoroughly astounding short film of one of the finest groups of the 1920s. Featuring two steel guitars, two rhythm guitarists, and ukulele player, Kalama’s Quartet is still a favorite for…
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#Throwback Thursday With Late Ukulele Master John King
By Greg Olwell This week on #TBT we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the contributions of late ukulele master John King. Though he isn’t around to ride the Third Wave of ukulele love, he planted many seeds for today’s…
Review: Eastman’s Archtop Concert Ukulele Is Easy on the Eyes and Ears
Archtop instruments have an almost mystical quality. To some, they’re the height of the luthier’s art, a labor-intensive instrument crafted to meet the needs of the most talented musicians. Perhaps part of the mystique is way these instruments are made.…
Review: Opal Instruments’ New Aluminum-Framed Ukes Are Showstoppers
Opal ukuleles are professional-grade instruments built with an aluminum frame, mahogany neck, and onboard electronics.
How to Change Your Ukulele Strings in 7 Easy Steps
Here's how to change your ukulele strings in 7 easy steps. (Bonus: changing strings is also the quickest and cheapest way to enhance the sound of your ukulele!)
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Kala’s New Comfort Edge Series
Incorporating a beveled edge for greater playing comfort, Kala’s new Comfort Edge tenor ukuleles are the company’s first to add this elegant little feature. The lower bass bout is beveled which some players say makes playing more comfortable, an innovation…
Review: Ohana’s OBU-22 Bass Ukulele Packs a Punch
Ohana's OBU-22’s bass ukulele has a larger body, longer neck, and metal-core strings that are more like a miniature acoustic bass guitar than a big ukulele.