UKE Republic Ukuleles

When most folks picture a ukulele, they think of high, cheerful tones and breezy beach jams. But somewhere along the way, someone dared to ask: “What if a ukulele could groove like a bass guitar?” And just like that, the bass ukulele was born. At UKE Republic, we’ve watched the rise of these little low-end dynamos—and we’ve been happily riding the wave alongside curious strummers and seasoned bassists alike. Whether you're looking to add bottom end to a uke jam, downsize from your traditional bass, or just want to play something wildly fun and portable, bass ukuleles are where it's at. Metal Wound Bass Strings The Origin of the U•BASS®: A Smart Revolution in Sound It all kicked off in the early 2000s when Kala rolled out their now-iconic U•BASS® —a short-scale ukulele tuned like a standard bass guitar (E-A-D-G) but strung with thick polyurethane or fluorocarbon strings. Suddenly, bassists didn’t need to lug around a massive rig to get fat, thumpy tone. Ukulele players c...