You wouldn’t guess it from the name, but Ortega are a German ukulele manufacturer. They are primarily a classical guitar company (they’ve been making them since 1996) but have a range of 6 ukuleles. The only place I’ve seen this ukuleles for sale is on Thomann, but I’ve used them a couple of times and [...]
Archive for March, 2009
I expect the name ‘Rogue’ is intended to conjure up a dashing, play-by-my-own-rules character. But the pile ‘em high, sell ‘em cheap philosophy brings to mind a much more seedy character. On Video Rustler540 plays a song using a Rogue Ukulele. On eBay Rogue Soprano Ukulele plus Carrying Case and Pitch Pipes NEW US $20.99 [...]
Aria are another guitar maker trying to grab a chunk of the budget ukulele market. On eBay Aria ACU 120 Concert Ukulele NEW US $115.00 Aria Ukulele AU 250 Soprano OVERSTOCK NEW US $135.00 Aria Ukulele ATU 120 Tenor OVERSTOCK NEW US $139.99 On eBay UK ARIA AU80 LIGHT BLUE UKULELE INC BAG BRAND NEW [...]
BeBop ukuleles are aimed exclusively at children. On eBay BeBoP Soprano Ukulele Kids Ocean Blue US $39.99 On eBay UK Sorry, this ukulele is not currently for sale on eBay.
If you’re a smart puppy, you’ll have guessed that Uluru ukuleles come from Australia. If you’re a really smart puppy you’ll have guessed that Uluru ukes are made by Ayers Guitars. Ayers launched the Uluru at NAMM 2010 so there hasn’t been much feedback on them yet. If you’ve tried one out, be sure to [...]
Named after a guy named Les Rietfors rather than being French for ‘the rietfors’. His website boasts very high level support from legends like Bill Tapia, Ledward Kaapana and Lyle Ritz. Les Rietfors died in 2005 but his ukes continue to be popular. On eBay Sorry, this ukulele is not currently for sale on eBay. [...]
Collings have long been a highly respected name in the guitar making world and made a stir when they moved into making ukes and launched their range of ukuleles at NAMM 2010. On Video Musicguymic plays a song using a Collings Ukulele. James Hill testing a Collings guitar. On eBay Sorry, this ukulele is not [...]
http://www.kamoaukes.com/ We guarantee you will love your Kamoa ukulele. We are so confident that our ukuleles sound and play better than the competition that we offer an unconditional money back guarantee. Owner: Samuel Bonanno All models: Designed for playability and sound. Hand made Have a full warranty on craftsmanship Are strictly quality tested prior to [...]
Keith Ogata comes out with some really off the wall designs: holes drilled in unusual places, arrow-shaped headstocks. Ogata is based in Hawaii but takes inspiration from his Japanese heritage – from which stems his use of the Japanese character used by his family for three generations. On eBay Sorry, this ukulele is not currently [...]
Bean Sprout ukuleles are made by Aaron Keim (of Boulder Acoustic Sociey) and Heidi Litke. They very much focus on banjo ukuleles and pay great attention to detail (each part of the ukes are specifically designed for Bean Sprout). Although it isn’t fair the ukes are demoed by Aaron. He could make a tin can [...]
