UKE Republic Ukuleles

Greetings, fellow music enthusiasts and aficionados of all things strummed!  Today, I invite you to embark on a musical journey, a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the realm of the extraordinary – the world of the Resonator Ukulele . Picture this: You, bathed in the warm glow of a cozy room, gently cradling a Resonator Ukulele in your hands. The room is hushed, and anticipation hangs in the air. As you pluck the strings, an enchanting resonance fills the space, captivating every ear in its vicinity. This, my friends, is the magic of a resonator ukulele, a gem every ukulele player deserves in their collection. 1. Unleash the Power of Resonance: A Resonator Ukulele takes the essence of a traditional ukulele and elevates it to new heights. The resonator cone, often made of metal, transforms the sound, adding a distinct richness and volume. It's not just a ukulele; it's a resonating vessel of musical brilliance. 2. Timeless Aesthetics: Imagine the sheer elegan...

🍍🍍🍍Pineapples! Pineapples! Pineapples! Perhaps you own one or two in your own personal collection or maybe you've thought about trying one out and wanted to know something about them. To start the pineapple's design was patented first by Samuel K. Kamaka in Hawaii, in 1928. The design and style proved to be popular and over the years others have produced their own pineapple-styled ukulele in various scales and tonewoods. Some that we carry are Kala, Makala, Ohana, Kamoa, Mainland Ukes, Pono, Ko Aloha, Ko'olau, Makai, Magic Fluke's Flea and sort of a pineapple shape from Pepe Romero's Tiny Tenor . Tone-wise it seems the pineapple shape produces more bass than the traditional figure-eight shaped ukuleles. Using a variety of tonewoods changes the sound as it would with any other ukulele. mahogany and Koa tend to produce the warmest tone with mango adding a bit more treble. Very lively sounds are coming from the spruce and cedar tops. The sizes UKE Republi...

What on earth am I speaking of? Super soprano ukuleles of course! You may ask what is a super soprano ukulele? Well, basically it is a concert scale married to a soprano body. Some also put tenor necks with soprano bodies as well. Oh and then there is a tenor neck on a concert body but that's for another post. Kala Spruce Mahogany Long Neck Soprano Okay, so what might be the advantage of the super soprano ukulele? For one, you get to keep the soprano sound but have the room and additional frets of a concert. The feel and balance on many of the brands feel quite nice too. The portability of a soprano is still there. Now anyone who loves the tonal characteristics of the soprano ukulele but felt the fingerboard a little cramped can get on playing one. If you already play a super soprano or if perhaps it may be your first, you will be happy to know that there are plenty of combinations to choose from! There are more and more ukulele makers doing this combination. To na...