6

Riptide Tenor ukulele Review

Riptide Ukulele is a fairly new series from Boulder Creek Guitars. This model is the EUT-11NS and has a solid Acacia top and laminate Acacia sides and back. It has electronics as you can see which feature an onboard tuner and EQ. This was sent to us by the company to sample and at first I wasn't thrilled. I'll tell ...
6

Covered Bridge Ukulele

Twin brothers, Terry and Perry Bullinger are fresh uke builders from Oregon. They handmake ukes part time known as Covered Bridge. Terry sent this tenor over last week and we'll give it a quick review and sound sample. See what you think. This is a tenor size ukulele with a Cedar top and curly Myrtle sides and back. The Ko'olau ...
11

Working One Hand at a Time?

Which hand is more crucial for being a good ukulele player? Grab your uke and try using one hand at a time. Which one makes better music? A fun challenge. Could this have any benefit? Only one way to find out. Strumming/Picking Hand - Rhythm is the key! Think percussive. Make a beat. If it can stand on it's own ...
6

Maui Music Ukulele

Peter Lieberman started out as a guitar builder but for the last 20 years has been a premier ukulele maker. For a while Peter ramped up his operation and had three other builders working along side him. In 1998 Peter's shop burned down when he ignited lacquer fumes while cutting a door jam with a sawzall. He injured his hand ...
9

DaSilva Ukulele – Advancing Artfully

This is one of my favorite models introduced at this year's NAMM. We put in our order at the show and 4 months later, here it is. The first thing that catches me is the design. DaSilva rethought everything that is a tenor ukulele from the ground up. An exaggerated arch in the back and slimmer body are just the ...
11

Ko’olau CS!

This model has been the top choice for many. The feel of the neck, bell like response, and rich harmonic sustain all make it an ultimate ukulele. This must be the 10th CS model in a row from Ko'olau that blew me away. The quality and precision Noa and Ryan are now coming with is, realistically,  flawless.Noa Bonk has been ...
42

Ukulele Pickups – 5 Great Options

Aloha friends! This is something I've meant to do for a long time. I'm always busy with orders and listing new product, but last night I bit the bullet and installed 5 pickups in the same model Pono. I needed to do this for my own knowledge as well. I usually hear pickups in isolated situations, instead of a true ...
5

Two New Tenor Models from Kanile’a Ukulele

At this years NAMM (music trade show) Kanile'a ukulele showed two new models to their line up. Previously these instruments would have been labeled "custom tenor", but they are now the KSTP and KSDLX. The KSTP is an all koa tenor with a slotted headstock. The KSDLX has a spruce top and koa sides and back. Slothead All Koa - ...
5

Choosing a Hawaiian Concert Ukulele

Many Hawaiian concerts weren't able to be with us today. Nevertheless, these are some of our best selling Hawaiian concert models, the KCM from KoAloha and the K1-C from Kanile'a. These are all base standard models, koa wood, and made in Hawaii. Each instrument is individual, but this could help as you decide on your next concert. For the KoAloha ...
13

Kamaka Hawaii

Kamaka is the oldest Hawaiian company still in business. That's not a lucky coincidence.  Even after 100 years, they are still refining and improving their instruments. The koa wood is more beautiful than ever, as well as their fit and finish. And most importantly, the tone is as lush and rich as it has ever been throughout Kamaka history.Kamaka has been giving ...