UKE Republic Ukuleles

Let's join Mike 👨 at UKE Republic for this week's Happy Friday recap of what's NEW at UKE Republic. Tune in every Friday evening around 5:30 ish to catch Mike LIVE on our FaceBook Page.  These featured ukuleles are available for purchase at UKE Republic , where Pro Setup is ALWAYS included! KALA KA-CB-DECO-C ART DECO CIGAR BOX CONCERT UKULELE W/ BAG Join the Cigar Box instrument movement! Kala’s homage to this innovative era of grassroots luthiery, our new Cigar Box Ukulele collection, brings this old-school bluesy practice to the world of ukulele with two original designs:  Art Deco  and  Victorian. With  Art Deco , jubilant personality blooms from this thoughtful, polished framework! The Cigar Box Ukulele is where ornate design meets quirky ingenuity. This model comes in a traditional rectangular “Cigar Box” body shape with Meranti wood construction and a detailed laser-etch design top. **UKE Republic includes Pro Setup for optimal sound and playability. FEA...

Ukuleles Anatomy & Sizes When you mention ukuleles, most people think of the small standard soprano size. That's understandable since the Tin Pan Alley scene popularized this size during the first ukulele wave in the 1920s and 1930s. However, ukuleles come in a variety of sizes, each with its own unique characteristics and sound. The four main ukulele sizes are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Let's explore the anatomy of the ukulele and the different sizes available. Anatomy of a Ukulele  Body: The ukulele's central sound-producing part comprises the soundboard (top), back, and sides. Neck: The long, thin part of the ukulele that connects the headstock to the body. Headstock: The top part where the tuning pegs (tuners) are located. Tuners: Pegs used to adjust the tension of the strings, tuning them to the correct pitch. Nut: A small piece at the top of the fretboard that guides the strings and keeps them evenly spaced. Fretboard (Fingerboard): The surface on ...