Please share Ukulele news from NAMM

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Thanks for your report and pictures, Eddie - great stuff! Looking forward to seeing and reading more.

For anyone interested, I'm reposting the list of NAMM attendees in the subcategory of Ukuleles that sounded familiar to me (highlighted are the ones that I find most interesting):

APC
Amahi
AnueNue (at Dana B Goods, Hall C)
Aria
Ayers/Uluru
Blackbird
Boulder Creek
Bugs Gear
Collings
Compass Rose (Rick Turner)
Cordoba
Crossrock cases
Eastman
East-Start with Alida
Enya with Kaka
Fender
Godin
Gold Tone
Imua
Kala
Kamaka
Kanile'a
KoAloha
Ko'olau/Pono
Kremona
Larrivée
Maestro
Magic Fluke/Flea
Mahalo
Martin
Mid-East
Na Leo with Leolani and Kumu
National Resophonic
Ohana
Ortega
Oscar Schmidt (at KMC and M&M)
Peavey
Riversong (remember that guy rocking last year)
Romero Creations
Takumi with Kiwaya, DaSilva, Loprinzi, Fremont, and Keli'i
Teton (at Chesbro)
Woodi USA
Yamaha

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Ukulele Eddie said:
The new Romero Creations line of solid top/laminate body is really impressive. I had the pleasure of hearing them played. Andrew Kitakis will be sharing videos at some point. These are exceptional values.

Any idea about the price range of this new line from Romero Creations?

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Mim has already posted some demos on her Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MimsUkes/videos

Here's the channel from Ukulele Underground which has provided great coverage over the past few years:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ukuleleunderground/videos

Thanks Mim, Aldrine, and everybody else who keeps us posted with news, pictures, demos, and interwiews!

Ukulele Eddie · Jan 20, 2017

Rakelele said:
Any idea about the price range of this new line from Romero Creations?

Under $400. I think they're like $200 - $350.

Ukulele Eddie · Jan 20, 2017

KoAloha and Ko'olau/Pono are not exhibiting this year.

Neither Collings nor Larrivee had any ukes on display.

Rakelele said:
Thanks for your report and pictures, Eddie - great stuff! Looking forward to seeing and reading more.

For anyone interested, I'm reposting the list of NAMM attendees in the subcategory of Ukuleles that sounded familiar to me (highlighted are the ones that I find most interesting):

APC

Amahi

AnueNue (at Dana B Goods, Hall C)

Aria

Ayers/Uluru

Blackbird

Boulder Creek

Bugs Gear

Collings

Cordoba

Crossrock cases

Eastman

East-Start with Alida

Enya with Kaka

Fender

Godin

Gold Tone

Imua

Kala

Kamaka

Kanile'a

KoAloha

Ko'olau/Pono

Kremona

Larrivée

Maestro

Magic Fluke/Flea

Mahalo

Martin

Mid-East

Na Leo with Leolani and Kumu

National Resophonic

Ohana

Ortega

Oscar Schmidt (at KMC and M&M)

Peavey

Riversong (remember that guy rocking last year)

Romero Creations

Takumi with Kiwaya, DaSilva, Loprinzi, Fremont, and Keli'i

Teton (at Chesbro)

Woodi USA

Yamaha

mrStones · Jan 20, 2017

Andreas David from gute-ukulele.de interviews Joe Souza about all the news from Kanile'a for 2017

ABCarlson · Jan 20, 2017

Rakelele said:
Mim has already posted some demos on her Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MimsUkes/videos

Here's the channel from Ukulele Underground which has provided great coverage over the past few years:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ukuleleunderground/videos

Thanks Mim, Aldrine, and everybody else who keeps us posted with news, pictures, demos, and interwiews!

Finally an Ohana style 3! Bring on the 3k next year!

DaveY · Jan 20, 2017

Booli said:
This Boss Acoustic Singer combo amp might be a good alternative for solo performers, and those that sing, or have a singer, as an alternative to the FIshman Loudbox series of amps, or the Kustom PA50, but I've got no idea on pricing yet:

According to http://www.guitarworld.com/gear-news-amplifiers/namm-2017-boss-introduces-acoustic-singer-amplifier-series/30551:
"The Acoustic Singer Pro ($699 U.S. Street) and Acoustic Singer Live ($499 U.S. Street)..."

Sharpshin · Jan 20, 2017

Thanks for letting me walk the halls of NAMM wit'cha!

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Here's an announcement for a get-together:

http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?125223-UU-Jam-at-6pm-today-1-20-outside-of-NAMM

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Ukulele Eddie said:
KoAloha and Ko'olau/Pono are not exhibiting this year. Neither Collings nor Larrivee had any ukes on display.

Oh no, I wonder why that is? They were on the official list of attendees.

Joyful Uke · Jan 20, 2017

Is that Jake signature model from the past, or is there a new model this year?

I thought that UAS was under control, but am finding myself looking forward to learning more about some of these, like the new line for Romero Creations.

Thanks to all who are sharing links, photo, and information on any and all ukulele related things.

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

I spotted a Kanile'a model with a side sound port. Nice!

Joyful Uke · Jan 20, 2017

mrStones said:
Andreas David from gute-ukulele.de interviews Joe Souza about all the news from Kanile'a for 2017

They make such beautiful instruments. I don't have UAS. I don't have UAS. I don't have.... Yes, I do.

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Jake Shimabukuro is presenting a new Ukulele method book:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmHFWeT5UAU

Rakelele · Jan 20, 2017

Ukulele Eddie said:
Neither Collings nor Larrivee had any ukes on display.

Did Larrivée present their Tenor Guitar? I know they have been talking about adding one to their line-up.

Ukulele Eddie · Jan 20, 2017

Rakelele said:
Did Larrivée present their Tenor Guitar? I know they have been talking about adding one to their line-up.

No, they did not.

UkerDanno · Jan 20, 2017

Rakelele said:
Mim has already posted some demos on her Youtube channel:!

ABCarlson said:
Finally an Ohana style 3! Bring on the 3k next year!

YES! Mim also has info on her facebook page...
this would be cool in concert size with the logo on the back of the headstock...

Ukulele Eddie · Jan 20, 2017

Joyful Uke said:
Is that Jake signature model from the past, or is there a new model this year?

I thought that UAS was under control, but am finding myself looking forward to learning more about some of these, like the new line for Romero Creations.

Thanks to all who are sharing links, photo, and information on any and all ukulele related things.

New model!

Ukulele Eddie · Jan 20, 2017

Rakelele said:
Oh no, I wonder why that is? They were on the official list of attendees.

My understanding is that KoAloha is relocating their factory and did not want the distraction. These trade shows are so expensive for exhibitors. While it's a good time for people to catch up with customers, for very well established brands they don't often directly result in enough new business to justify the cost. So then you're looking at relationship management and indirect sale benefits, the ROI can be challenging. For newer/less developed brands, it's often an easier justification.

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