The music instrument industry had its big shindig recently and there were plenty of new ukuleles being shown off.
– Kala have gone all out on visual impact with the parquet flooring ukulele and the Kala Salt & Pepper Dog Hair Mahogany. They’ve also taken their bass ukes to the next stage with a one string bass for beginners.
– Martin are celebrating their ukulele centennial with limited edition Style 1 and Style 3 ukes. You can find out all the details at Ukulele Mag.
– If the original is a bit out of your price range, Ohana have launched their 39 series ukulele inspired by Martin’s 3M.
That Kala patchwork is just pure porn.
Regarding the Martins, I’d recommend Ken Timms through eBay every time. They look like a Martin, feel like a Martin and sound like a Martin, but the price is just £320. Quite possibly the best uke I’ve ever owned, and it’s taken a beating over the years.