Ukulele

The ukulele is a small, guitar-like instrument with four strings that originates from Hawaii, but over time gained popularity all over the world. It might look like a toy, but it is a renowned and recognized musical instrument that comes in a lot of different varieties too.

Picking the right ukulele might not seem like that big of a deal until you are actually looking for one - they come in different sizes, scales and can be both acoustic and electric. They differ a lot in prices too. So there’s quite a bit of consideration that should go into making that decision.

Below you will find several reviews and guides that will help you pick the right size, brand, and type of ukulele, as well as guide you through tuning and caring for your instrument - all of which are thoroughly researched by our experts. There’s also more information about the history of the ukulele and other interesting information about this little power-pack.

The 8 Best Concert Ukuleles 2021

by Ben Jacklin Last Updated October 18, 2021

In this guide, we’re reviewing the best concert ukuleles available in 2021. Concert ukuleles give a great balance between portability and projection. They’re good for players who want to move on from a soprano uke and while the instrument is still relatively small, it is better for slightly larger hands to play than a soprano uke, which might just be too small.

There are loads of options on the market when it comes to concert ukuleles and our reviews should help you to find the best for your budget and needs as a musician.

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The 8 Best Soprano Ukuleles 2021

by Ben Jacklin Last Updated October 18, 2021

These instruments are as popular today as they have ever been. Are you looking for the best soprano ukuleles in 2021? We’ve created a list of some of the very top soprano models you can buy.

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The Best Electric Ukuleles 2021

by Marko Jovanovic Last Updated September 15, 2021

So, you like the overall feel and sound of a ukulele, but need a bit more? Why not get an electric ukulele?

Chances are that many of you didn’t even know that they existed, due to just a few acoustic electric ukulele reviews on the internet.

That’s exactly why we are going to cover the basics when it comes to ukes, see the best electric ukulele options out there, as well as the electric ukulele reviews we’ve written after testing them out.

Whether you’re looking for the best acoustic electric ukulele, or just want to learn about this small yet amazing instrument, let’s get started!

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The Best Ukulele Strings 2021

by Marko Jovanovic Last Updated September 6, 2021

The ukulele is a fun and fairly easy instrument to play. Originating from Hawaii, since it was first made in the 19th century, it quickly became much more than a traditional instrument.

Nowadays, many famous musicians choose to integrate the uke in their songs. This instrument has also become a popular choice for people getting into music, as it’s a pretty easy instrument to get a hold of.

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Kala KA-15S Ukulele Review

by Marko Jovanovic Last Updated January 12, 2021

Ever since they were first invented back in the day, it was instantly apparent that building a good ukulele takes a lot of finesse. From that period until today, this instrument has seen spikes and drops in popularity. Right at this moment, we are in a middle of a pretty large spike.

The reason why this rather trivial piece of information is important has a lot to do with the uke market. Newly found interest in ukulele prompted several new brands to appear and try to establish a foothold in the market. One such brand is Kala.

A story of a new musical instrument brand usually tends to go one of two ways. They either saturate a certain portion of the market, usually the cheapest segment, with mediocre models or they do what Kala does.

Since they first appeared a decade or so ago, Kala made it their business to offer superior quality at competitive prices.

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