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About Ukuleles
Ukuleles are synonymous with Hawaiian culture. But the uke, as it’s commonly called, didn’t originate in Hawaii. In the 1870s, Portuguese immigrants arrived in Honolulu with small, four-stringed instruments called machetes. Native islanders fell in love with the sound " as did Hawaii’s king, David Kalakaua, who took up playing one himself. The machete was given a new tuning and name, and the modern ukulele (or “jumping flea” in Hawaiian) was born. Since then, the instrument’s portability and pleasant tone have gained international renown.
Ukulele FAQs
What defines a ukulele?
Ukuleles resemble miniature acoustic guitars, and they are traditionally crafted from Hawaii’s koa wood. Today, most are still made from wood, but some are made from plastic. While original ukulele strings were fashioned from catgut (animal intestine), contemporary manufacturers prefer nylon polymer. Typical ukes have a guitar-shaped body, but others have pineapple or even bell-shaped bodies.
How many strings does a ukulele have?
Most ukuleles have only four strings. But some have up to eight with strings paired together in courses that allow players to strum at greater volumes. While the ukulele is known as an acoustic instrument, there are acoustic-electric ukuleles. Certain ukes even have USB connectivity, allowing players to record directly into a computer. Compared to guitars or banjos, ukuleles are extremely small, lightweight, and portable. The instrument’s delightful sound often gives compositions a tranquil, charming air.
Piccolo, soprano, and concert ukuleles what’s the difference?
There are seven kinds of ukuleles, differing in size, range, and tuning. The smallest type of ukulele is the piccolo (or pocket) ukulele. With only 10"12 frets, pocket ukuleles are less than 16 inches long. The second-smallest kind of ukulele is the soprano (or standard) uke. Standard ukes are 21 inches long with 12"15 frets. A concert (or super soprano) ukulele is slightly bigger with 15"18 frets.
Tenor, baritone, bass, and contrabass ukuleles what’s the difference?
The tenor (or taro patch) uke is the next size up with 17"19 frets. Baritones are even larger with 18"21 frets and a total length of 29 inches. Historically, a baritone was the largest ukulele you could find, but the contrabass ukulele was introduced in 2009. It was followed, in 2012, by the first bass ukulele. A bass ukulele measures 30 inches, but a contrabass uke is even longer at 32 inches. While that may not seem impressive for a stringed instrument, it is twice as long as a piccolo ukulele.
How popular is the ukulele?
Recently, the ukulele has had a resurgence in popularity, thanks to players like Beirut, Train, Jake Shimabukuro, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, whose 1993 rendition of “Somewhere over the Rainbow” is still the most popular uke recording of all time.
What are the most popular brands for Ukuleles on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Ukuleles on Sweetwater.com?
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Kala U-Bass Nomad Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Natural Satin
★★★★½ 22 reviews
$199.00 -
Kala KA-15C Concert Ukulele Bundle - Satin Mahogany
★★★★★ 4 reviews
$119.00 -
Kala KA-15S Soprano Ukulele - Satin Mahogany
★★★★½ 44 reviews
$65.00 -
Kala Teak Tri-Top Tenor Acoustic-electric Ukulele - Natural
★★★★ 6 reviews
$139.00 -
Kala U-Bass Exotic Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Natural
★★★★½ 35 reviews
$449.00
Why shop Ukuleles at Sweetwater.com?
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