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What Ever You Do, Please Play The Taro Patch!

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UKE Republic was the first to premier the Ohana CK-35-8 Solid Mahogany Taro Patch Concert Ukulele at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway 2016 . It was met with much applause and interest. Daniel Ward takes it out for a spin (below). Ohana Taro Patch Eight String Concert CK-35-8 Its here! First to Uke Republic, Ohana brings us another classic- Taropatch ! These haven't seen production for some time. Made popular in the early part of the 20th century, this eight string concert is tuned in unison C, so gg CC EE AA. Scale is concert. The tone is ethereal with its chorus like tones driven by an all solid mahogany body. Gorgeous notes pour out with either finger style or strumming. We love the featured slot head with classical styled geared machines. The satin finish is smooth and compliments this rich toned solid mahogany instrument. *Uke Republic includes professional set up for optimal tone and playability using genuine Aquila strings. ...

Introducing The NEW! Ohana O'Nina Willow Wood Sopranissimo Ukulele

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 Uke Republic is first to offer the new Ohana Willow Wood O'Nina sopranissimo. Small on size but big on fun! Could this be your new travelling companion? These new Ohanas are a blast to play! The total length is about 17" So smaller than Ohana's 19" sopranino. Its body is figured willow wood paired with rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The Strings are genuine Aquila from Italy. A well-crafted ukulele with quality materials. List Price is $199.00 - UR's Price $129.00 *Pro Set Up Included for optimal sound and playability.  FEATURES: * Small-Bodied Compact Sopranissimo * Willow Top, Back & Sides * Satin Finish * Mahogany Neck * Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge * Bone Nut & Saddle * Top & Back Body Binding * Aquila Strings * Geared Tuners w/ White Buttons Currently there isn't an exact fit bag for the O'Nina so we recommend with a little looser fit is Ohana's sopranino padded black gig bag.   Available at https://ww...

Ohana TK-50WG Solid Cedar/Willow Tenor Ukulele Demo by UKE Republic

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Ohana TK-50WG Solid Cedar Top, Willow Back & Sides Tenor Ukulele What a magical combination! Solid Cedar Top, Figured Willow Back and Sides. This Ohana Ukulele and others available at UkeRepublic.com  An instrument that's perfect for a beginner or advanced player. Unique and beautiful, this ukulele combines the tone of a solid cedar top with the beautiful mellow sound of figured willow on the sides and back. Ample projection and brilliant sustain. Outstanding! FEATURES: Tenor Scale Solid Cedar Top Solid Willow Back/Sides Rope Rosette & Purfling Wood Body Binding Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge Bone Nut & Saddle Aquila Nylgut Strings Gloss Finish Includes UKE Republic Setup for optimal sound & playability

One More String, Makes The Ohana CK-35GS Sing!

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OHANA CK-35GS Solid Mahogany 5 String Concert Ukulele Do you have a 5 String Ukulele in your collection? UKE Republic was first to premier the OHANA CK-35GS at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway 2016. Attendees oohed and ahhed! This five-string concert ukulele has such a rich warm tone and easy playability. The five string gives you both low and high G which makes beautiful harmonies with fingerstyle or strumming. People seem to love the honest and rich tone of the solid mahogany, but the sweet detailing doesn't hurt either! UKE Republic includes setup with Aquila strings for optimal playability and sound. FEATURES: * Solid Mahogany Top, Back and Sides * Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge * Rosewood Binding/Headstock Overlay * White Rosette * Geared Tuners * Pearl Fretboard Position Markers * Side Position Markers * Setup with Aquila Strings * Bone saddle and nut * Gloss Finish Available at  http://cargo.ukerepublic.com/product/ohana-ck-35g5-solid-ma...

Sailor Solid Cedar Top, Koa Super Soprano Ukulele

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So much WOW! Cedar, Koa, Concert Scale Neck, Soprano Size Body! This Sailor Brand Ukulele and others are available at UkeRepublic.com Sailor Brand Solid Cedar Top, Hawaiian Koa Super Soprano Ukulele Sailor Brand Ukulele Co. - Hand-crafted, luither made in the USA Ukulele hand-crafted the classic way. Beautiful sustain and resonance are standard on all models. High quality, great sound, nothing sacrificed - Stay the course. FEATURES: KC-LN-S Concert Scale/Soprano Body Solid Cedar Top Solid Poplar Back/Sides - covered inside/out w/ Hawaiian Koa Veneer Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge Mahogany Neck Bone Nut & Saddle Abalone Inlay Position Dots Satin Varnish Finish Grover Geared Tuners w/ Black Buttons Three Point Headstock Fluorocarbon Strings Setup Included "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catc...

LoPrinzi Solid Mahogany Soprano Ukulele Demo Video by UKE Republic

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Looking for a soprano ukulele with a nice warm vintage vibe? LoPrinzi All Solid Dark Mahogany Soprano Ukulele , Hand-Crafted in Florida, USA. This one and other LoPrinzi Ukuleles are available at UkeRepublic.com. LoPrinzi Solid Dark Mahogany Soprano Ukulele  Hand-Crafted in Florida, USA FEATURES: Soprano Scale Solid Honduran Mahogany Top Mahogany Back/Sides Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge Bone Nut & Saddle Gotoh Friction Tuners w/ Black Buttons Dark Vintage Satin Stain Mother of Pearl Position Markers *UKE Republic includes Setup for optimal sound and playability*