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I have three solid wood Ohanas, a spruce top Opio and a koa KoAloha (all concerts). I cannot speak to the sound of the acacia in the...

The disappearance of quality control even from many legacy brands is appalling. I just watched the Got a Ukulele review of a Martin...

Since you have identified your "ultimate", then you should look for one in the used market here. It will save you quite a bit, both from...

Very few people start out with a Pops-made ukulele. Most buyers already own one or more KoAloha and other K-brands, along with other...

Excellent post. I remember when I started with ukulele, I would not know to ask those questions. I had put in for a Brad Donaldson...

To @thegadgetfish and in resound to @efiscella wonderful posts to this thread. I hope what I've written below is helpful. What you want...

Here is the scoop on the UKESAhawaii.com. When I saw Pops in 2019, he had a room full of Wows, Pineapple Sunday, ect. He was making...

Just learn a simple song that you can play fluidly. Even if all you're doing is strumming C, G, Am, F with the island strum. It sounds...

Most luthiers have one or more base models for which they have the moulds and tools etc and then offer customizations for these base...

I think if you haven't heard that luthier's ukes, you must ask for sound samples to see what her ukes sound like in general. Wouldn't...

first of all, you probably shouldn't get a custom at the incipient stage of your musical journey. Not because of all that rigamarole...

It's the downside of playing a niche instrument, of course. On the other hand, the fact that there's a relatively small market for high...

You assumed correctly! I just put my order in for the "Outdoor Banjolele Carbon Fiber Clear" and now I'm done, I will never need to buy...

Thanks!! I try to approach the slipperiness with a sound mind, a solid strategy, and grippy footwear. I think I came out relatively safe...

This forum maybe is the best way to buy and sell ukuleles. And this is not just for those who live in uke deserts. Other than Hawaii, I...