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UKE Republic's FB Live Happy Friday July 8, 2022 - What's New?

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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...

Ukulele Sizes and Anatomy: Finding Your Perfect Fit at UKE Republic

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Ukuleles Anatomy & Sizes When you say “ukulele,” most people picture the classic, small soprano—the original “ukulele sound” that made waves in the 1920s and ’30s. But ukuleles come in a variety of sizes, each bringing its own personality, tone, and playability. Whether you want bright and punchy or deep and mellow, there’s a uke out there for you. Let’s break down the ukulele anatomy and all the sizes—from tiny sopranissimos to full-bodied baritones—so you can find your perfect match. The Ukulele’s Key Parts: Know Your Instrument Before we dive in, a quick tour of the parts that make your uke hum: Body: The hollow chamber (top, back, sides) that produces sound. Neck: Connects the body to the headstock and supports the fretboard. Headstock: Houses the tuning pegs. Tuners: Let you tune your strings precisely. Nut: Guides strings at the top of the fretboard, keeping them spaced. Fretboard: The surface where your fingers press strings to change notes. F...