UKE Republic Ukuleles

  Hey there, parents and music teachers! 🎶 If you're on a mission to mold the next generation of musical legends, we've got a pro tip that will strike a chord with you – kickstart their journey with a ukulele from UKE Republic. Let's dive into why this tiny instrument is the key to unlocking your mini- maestro's full musical potential. 1. Size Does Matter (Especially for Little Fingers): Ever seen a tiny human trying to wrangle a massive guitar? It's like watching a superhero take on a skyscraper. Enter the ukulele – compact, lightweight, and tailor-made for those little hands. No more wrestling with an oversized instrument! 2. Strings? We Keep It Simple: Four strings on a ukulele vs. the six on a guitar – we believe in keeping things sweet and simple. Less string drama, more focus on perfecting those chords. It's a recipe for musical bliss. 3. Chords That Won't Make Fingers Cry: Our ukuleles come with a smaller fretboard and fewer strings, ensuring that yo...

In recent years, the ukulele world has experienced a transformative shift with manufacturers increasingly selling directly to consumers, disrupting the traditional dealer model. While this direct-to-consumer trend has brought perks like setups and free shipping, there are compelling reasons why choosing UKE Republic, an established company since 2007, as your ukulele dealer remains a harmonious choice, especially considering the new challenges manufacturers face in providing customer service to a growing and diverse audience. Expert Guidance and Personalized Service Amidst the evolving landscape, the value of expertise and personalized service offered by UKE Republic becomes more pronounced. As enthusiasts ourselves, with over a decade of experience, we provide valuable insights and guidance that extend beyond a mere transaction. With a deep understanding of various brands and models, we assist you in navigating the diverse world of ukuleles, ensuring a tailored match that suits your p...

🍍🍍🍍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...

Variety in strings is a wonderful thing. Often times a fresh set of strings helps a ukulele come to life, especially when they are quality strings. LaBella has been making ukulele strings for a while but has honed their skill improving and making some wonderful sets. Their Uke Pro Series line is a notable offering. They tend to add warmth and clarity to many ukuleles. The strings are rectified nylon giving consistent quality and tonal clarity. This isn't an inexpensive process as the strings are ground to give a precise diameter. The process also gives a little texture to the strings and a cloudy appearance. The texture gives your fingers a little grip when playing and reminds us of real gut string texture. This process is done on LaBella's well-respected Argento classical strings as well. LaBella has quite a pedigree. The company has roots that date back to Italy in the 17th century. Established in the 1640s in Salle, the Mari family became the suppliers of violin strings to...