UKE Republic Ukuleles

So you've got a few gorgeous ukuleles in your collection—the kind you wipe fingerprints off and store in climate-controlled luxury. Nothing wrong with that. But what happens when you’re headed to the beach, the mountains, the river, or a jam session in a monsoon? You need a tough-as-nails, take-it-anywhere uke that can handle the elements—and still sound good doing it. At UKE Republic, we’ve tested plenty, and here’s the verdict: today’s travel ukuleles aren’t toys. They’re smartly designed, surprisingly tone-rich, and built for rugged play in unpredictable places. Let’s dive into the all-stars of the plastic and polycarbonate uke world. Flight Travel Series Soprano Ukulele Kala Waterman Travel Soprano Ukulele 🌊 Kala Makala Waterman: The Original Trailblazer When Kala dropped the Makala Waterman , we were all in. Inspired by the vintage plastic Maccaferri ukuleles of the 1950s (which sold over 9 million units!), the Waterman brought back a concept we loved—with modern pla...