Blog

The ukulele was invented in Honolulu around 1880 by Portuguese migrants from the Azores and Madeira Islands. It evolved out of the Portuguese Braguinha but its modern form was created in Hawaii. It is essentially a high tuned 4-string classical guitar.  The ukulele is tuned G, C, E, and A. If you capo the 1st four strings of a guitar at the fourth fret, you get G, C, E, and A low to high. One difference is that the uke in standard tuning has an octave higher-pitched G string (string 4) -- …

There are essentially four sizes of ukulele and all of them have their aficionados and particular strengths. The four sizes are Soprano, Concert, Tenor (all 3 tuned GCEA), and Baritone (tuned lower to DGBE).1. Soprano - the smallest of the "normal" ukes, scale length (bridge to nut) about 13.5" - 14" and a body length of 20" -21". Convenient to carry, traditional, plucky, and cuts in the mix for recording.2. Concert - middle size, scale length about 15", body length 23" -24". Favored by teens a …

This is a rare Bird of Paradise! We are talking about the Hawaiian-made Kanilea WILLIEK.-ST5 model. Let's go over the unique features:* Super awesome top-of-the-line AAAAA Hawaiian Koa wood.* Handmade to the most exacting specifications.* 5 strings with BOTH low and high G strings.* Extra long 19-inch scale length.* Oversize body with a super wide bout.* Hawaiian design rosette.* Contoured armrest.* Ebony fingerboard with a super smooth UV SILK satin mahogany neck.* Slotted head with highly accu …