Ukuleles: 2011

Friday, December 23, 2011

NEW GOLD TONE OPENBACK 4-STRING BANJO UKULELE BANJOLELE w ROLLED BRASS TONE RING

NEW GOLD TONE OPENBACK 4-STRING BANJO UKULELE BANJOLELE w ROLLED BRASS TONE RING Reviews

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NEW GOLD TONE OPENBACK 4-STRING BANJO UKULELE BANJOLELE w ROLLED BRASS TONE RING Feature

Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Snowflake
Headstock Inlay: Curly Maple
Nut: Bone

NEW GOLD TONE OPENBACK ARCHTOP 4-STRING BANJO UKULELE BANJOLELE w/ GEARED TUNERS

Combining quality uke craftsmanship with a banjo body, the Banjolele achieves
more volume while keeping that distinctive uke sound.

Gold Tone's openback model is an affordable alternative for uke players desiring loud volume and the banjo uke tone. For players wanting to increase volume and tone, the resonator, flange, and brackets may be added at a later time. The Banjolele is a replica of one of the most famous banjo ukes ever made. A one-piece flange and resonator creates excellent volume and tone and is a great alternative instrument for uke players as it produces superior volume. It's design incorporates an arch top which lends itself to banjo uke techniques made famous by George Formby.

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Woods

Finishing Touches

Parts & Hardware

Dimensions

Product Info

* Tailpiece: No knot tailpiece * Tone Ring: Brass * Arm Rest: Vega style * Tuners: Grover Style Metal Geared Tuners * Flange: Flat * Rim: Maple * Scale: 13 3/4" * Nut Width: 1 3/8" * Head Size: 8" * Weight: 4 lbs * Total Length: 22" * Model: BANJOLELE * Brand: Gold Tone

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Mahalo U-30BU Painted Economy Soprano Ukulele (Blue)

Mahalo U-30BU Painted Economy Soprano Ukulele (Blue) Reviews

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Mahalo U-30BU Painted Economy Soprano Ukulele (Blue) Feature

Maple body construction
Nato neck with 12-fret maple fretboard
Maple bridge with Nubone saddle
Mahalo gold-pegged tuning machines
Soprano (standard) sized ukulele

Now Mahalo Ukuleles are available in a rainbow of colors. The U-30BU is finished in vibrant blue, and comes with its own color-matched bag, for easy and safe transportation to the beach or the weekly lesson.

Nubone saddle.

Gold tuning pegs.

Soprano Ukeleles

There are four common types of ukes out there: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The soprano--or standard--was the original, and is the smallest sized uke. It provides plenty of sweetness and that instantly recognizable ukulele sound.

Mahalo U-30BU Features

Maple Construction

The U-30BU features a maple body. Used with Ukeleles, maple provides a soft but pronounced tone, somewhat mellower than other tone woods.

Nato Neck With Maple Fretboard/Bridge

This instrument uses nato for its neck, for added resonance paired with the maple body. The 12-fret fretboard and bridge are made from blackened maple.

Geared Tuners

Mahalo's gold-pegged tuning machines provide solid tuning, so strum away confidently.

Nubone Saddle

Graphtech's Nubone material is a great alternative to plastic saddles used in some ukes, delivering more volume, more tone, and more harmonics.

U-30BU Ukulele Specs

Neck: Nato
Body: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Bridge: Maple
Tuning Pegs: Gold
Frets: Brass
Nut: ABS White
Saddle: Nubone
Strings: Clear
Scale: 346 mm

Now Mahalo Ukuleles are available in a rainbow of colors. The U-30BU is Blue and comes with it's own color-matched bag for easy and safe transportation to the Beach or the weekly lesson.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele

Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele Reviews

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Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele Feature

Soprano-sized ukulele-great for first-time players and multi-instrumentalists looking to expand range
Constructed of reddish nato wood for bright, bassy sound
Nato fretboard with 12 frets
14-inch scale length
Includes instruction book

Celebrate a place where heaven meets the ocean when you strum on this soprano ukulele (model LU-11) from Lanikai's LU series--one of its most popular and affordable ukuleles. Offering a classic, sweet island sound, it's a great choice for first-time players or for acoustic multi-instrumentalists looking to expand their tonal palette.

The LU-11 uses nato wood for top, back and side construction as well as for its fret board. Reddish nato wood, also known as eastern mahogany, is often used in more affordable guitars and ukuleles and offers many of the same acoustic properties as mahogany. This package includes an instruction booklet that will guide into a lifelong enjoyment of this instrument.

Specifications

Size: Standard
Scale length: 14 inches
Width at nut: 1.375 inches
Top construction: Nato
Back/side construction: Nato
Fret board construction: Nato
Frets: 12
Machines: Chrome/ivoroid geared
Binding: None

Ukulele History

The Ukulele is actually the descendant of a four-stringed musical instrument known as the machête or, less accurately, the braguinha from the Portuguese island of Madeira. There are many theories about how the ukulele got its name. The two most-circulated stories include one about an English army officer, Edward Purvis, who became quite adept at playing the machête. Because he was small and sprightly (as opposed to the markedly larger frames of the Hawaiians), he was nicknamed "Ukulele," which in Hawaiian means "jumping flea" (also translated as "bouncing Flea" or "leaping flea"). A more literal theory likens the fingers of an accomplished player flying nimbly up and down the fretboard of the machête to the movement of "jumping fleas."

The Lu-11 is a wonderful Soprano Ukulele offered by Lanikai.. This handcrafted ukulele is made with Nato wood (otherwise known as Eastern Mahogany) on its top back and sides. This wood choice brings out a crisp texture to the sound of the instrument that is very well suited in keeping with the tradition of this instrument. With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! Pick up a Lanikai today and see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.lanikaiukes.com

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Kala Makala MK-SD/YL Dolphin Bridge Soprano Ukulele, Yellow

Kala Makala MK-SD/YL Dolphin Bridge Soprano Ukulele, Yellow Reviews

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Kala Makala MK-SD/YL Dolphin Bridge Soprano Ukulele, Yellow Feature

Agathis Wood Top
Rosewood Fingerboard
Graphite Dolphin Bridge
Geared Tuners
Gig bag included!

Simply the best entry level ukes on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer at these affordable prices but not with Makala. Fantastic sound and looks and easy on the wallet.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Savannah Color Ukulele with Bag, Black

Savannah Color Ukulele with Bag, Black Reviews

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Savannah Color Ukulele with Bag, Black Feature

Great-sounding soprano ukulele in black
Made of white wood; nylon strings
Mahogany fingerboard with 12 frets
Geared tuners
Includes matching nylon carrying bag

Ukulele PlayerPack ? White Wood Soprano Ukulele ? Geared Tuners ? Mahogany Fretboard with 12 Frets ? Nylon Strings ? Matching Nylon Carrying Bag ? Color: Solid Black