UKE Republic Ukuleles

2017 Winter NAMM Impressions and NEW Items at Uke Republic Always a fun time going to southern California and attending the 2017 NAMM show but it's also serious work going over all the new products, trying them out and choosing new things to introduce at Uke Republic . Some of these items are available now and others will be made available throughout the year. To start off, there was plenty to see and try. New ukuleles were abounding, so here are some highlights. First, let's start with Blackbird. Blackbird Guitars and Ukuleles Blackbird continues to impress us with their innovations using their own Ekoa material to produce their new tenor -Farallon and concert Clara. The sound is so sweet and it's nice to know it's made from a sustainable and green material.  Joe Luttwak (L) of Blackbird Guitars and Mike McQueen of UKE Republic Kala Brand Ukulele Kala introduces an eight string baritone from their cedar/acacia line. It has a big full sound ...

UKE Republic was the first to premier the Ohana CK-35-8 Solid Mahogany Taro Patch Concert Ukulele at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway 2016 . It was met with much applause and interest. Daniel Ward takes it out for a spin (below). Ohana Taro Patch Eight String Concert CK-35-8 Its here! First to Uke Republic, Ohana brings us another classic- Taropatch ! These haven't seen production for some time. Made popular in the early part of the 20th century, this eight string concert is tuned in unison C, so gg CC EE AA. Scale is concert. The tone is ethereal with its chorus like tones driven by an all solid mahogany body. Gorgeous notes pour out with either finger style or strumming. We love the featured slot head with classical styled geared machines. The satin finish is smooth and compliments this rich toned solid mahogany instrument. *Uke Republic includes professional set up for optimal tone and playability using genuine Aquila strings. ...

 Uke Republic is first to offer the new Ohana Willow Wood O'Nina sopranissimo. Small on size but big on fun! Could this be your new travelling companion? These new Ohanas are a blast to play! The total length is about 17" So smaller than Ohana's 19" sopranino. Its body is figured willow wood paired with rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The Strings are genuine Aquila from Italy. A well-crafted ukulele with quality materials. List Price is $199.00 - UR's Price $129.00 *Pro Set Up Included for optimal sound and playability.  FEATURES: * Small-Bodied Compact Sopranissimo * Willow Top, Back & Sides * Satin Finish * Mahogany Neck * Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge * Bone Nut & Saddle * Top & Back Body Binding * Aquila Strings * Geared Tuners w/ White Buttons Currently there isn't an exact fit bag for the O'Nina so we recommend with a little looser fit is Ohana's sopranino padded black gig bag.   Available at https://ww...

Ohana TK-50WG Solid Cedar Top, Willow Back & Sides Tenor Ukulele What a magical combination! Solid Cedar Top, Figured Willow Back and Sides. This Ohana Ukulele and others available at UkeRepublic.com  An instrument that's perfect for a beginner or advanced player. Unique and beautiful, this ukulele combines the tone of a solid cedar top with the beautiful mellow sound of figured willow on the sides and back. Ample projection and brilliant sustain. Outstanding! FEATURES: Tenor Scale Solid Cedar Top Solid Willow Back/Sides Rope Rosette & Purfling Wood Body Binding Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge Bone Nut & Saddle Aquila Nylgut Strings Gloss Finish Includes UKE Republic Setup for optimal sound & playability