Mahalo MR1RD Soprano Ukulele - Red

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Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Ohana has aimed to deliver quality, playability, and value since 2006. They consider themselves a small, community-oriented ukulele company with a commitment to quality. Their use of rich tonewoods combined with thoughtful constructions yield a lovely sound. We offer a great selection of accessories and a large selection of books for anyone interested in both traditional or modern folk music.

Founded in 1871 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and incorporated in 1911, Oscar Schmidt has always aimed to build quality instruments at affordable prices. In their eyes, the ideal instrument comes together with a balance of premium woods, quality hardware, and a modest price. The brand makes mainly string instruments such as the ukulele, banjo, and classical guitar, and are also known for folk instruments like zithers and autoharps. Red ukulele strumming pattern is D - DU - DU - DU. You can also try D (down) if the suggested pattern is hard for you. Who Sings Red? Specializing in custom, handcrafted ukuleles, Mya-Moe is a small business that was founded by luthiers Gordon and Char Mayer. When they retired, Cary Kelly took over as the owner and luthier and opened a shop in Glenview, Illinois near Chicago. Their goal is to build the best ukulele at any price. Red Cow Music have been selling ukuleles now for over 20 years and our knowledge is second to none,and because of this, buying a ukulele from Red Cow could not be easier. The Kasha bracing system is used on many of their models, which uses 24 different tone bars to stabilize the top and spread out the vibrations while playing. This creates a more open sound with a bigger range of frequencies. Models with this bracing system will have the tone hole in an unusual place, such as in the top corner of the instrument to make room for the bracing.The Kamaka founder was also the creator of the pineapple ukulele, which to this day is their signature ukulele, the Ka-Lai Pineapple. All models now include a custom hardshell case. Beyond the pineapple body, Kamaka is not the flashiest brand. However, they provide the highest quality of instruments. After purchasing koa lumber, Kamaka Hawaii ages the wood for at least four years at the factory. We have every type of ukuleles for sale so you browse our range and be sure to find one little beauty to suit your needs and style. Lohana also offers the Spalted Maple bundle and the Electric Cutaway each in concert and tenor sizes, and lastly the LU-B, baritone ukulele. While their instruments are not the top of the line, all Lohanu ukuleles and accessories are under an unconditional lifetime warranty, itching them a spot on our list. Lohana stands by their instruments and provides excellent customer service.

They offer a broad selection of ukuleles at a good value, including handcrafted models and various koa and mahogany options. You can find ukuleles in solid wood as well as laminate. While known for their cheaper prices, Oscar Schmidt has a good reputation for producing quality instruments. Their brand boasts good action and intonation along with superior tone and volume. While this list will give you a starting point for your ukulele search, playing and testing instruments you are considering is recommended to get a true grasp of the sound and feel of the individual ukuleles. While some of these brands are comparable to each other as far as reputation, price, and quality, players determine their best choice based on personal preferences. If you ever find yourself in Hawaii, many ukulele makers offer factory tours and a personal experience for crafting and choosing ukuleles. Preference plays a huge role in choosing an instrument, so get out there and test out your next instrument You will play the [F], [Am], [G], [C] ukulele chords while playing Red with your ukulele in the F key, original tone of the song. How Do You Strum Red On Ukulele? A small, family-owned brand, Leolani means “voice of heaven” and was launched in 2002 in Hawaii by Jenny Liu. Pioneers of the “best imported ukuleles in Hawaii”, they are known for providing quality instruments at affordable prices. While they were previously associated with cheap, highly decorated tourist ukuleles, they have moved on to create more legitimate ukuleles, offering “real” instruments at a budget. A leading acoustic guitar brand, Alvarez also offers some decent ukulele options. You will find there are several guitar makers that have started to make ukuleles in the past few decades. Established in 1965, Alvarez is owned by St. Louis Music, one of the largest distributors of musical instruments and accessories in North America. The name Alvarez started as the company’s Spanish guitar line and then became a brand of its own.

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Yvonne de Villiers is the visionary designer for Luna, and co-founder. Partnered with Alex Morgan, a freelance designer from the U.K., they design the instruments that are sent to be manufactured in China or Korea, which are then inspected and set up when they return to headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Their instruments are designed with great tonewoods and sound fantastic. It may be small, but the ukulele is a serious instrument in its own right. Originally from Hawaii, it gained popularity throughout the United States during the early 20th century, then eventually internationally. Famous for building beautiful, resonant guitars in the Spanish tradition, Cordoba was founded in 1997 by Tim Miklaucic, the current CEO. Based in Santa Monica, California, the brand hosts a large range of instruments in many sizes that are well-built using quality components and solid, reliable craftsmanship. They use various woods in their ukuleles, generally with mahogany woods being the most common. Concert Ukuleles-The concert uke is a little bigger than the soprano and thus has higher string tension. Soprano and concert ukes are tuned GCEA (C tuning), or ADF#B (D tuning).

At GAK, we supply a variety of ukulele types, including Soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukuleles, so you’re bound to find the one that’s perfect for you. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking for something more professional, our range will have you covered.As a brand, Ko’olau is known for their refusal to compromise standards of craftsmanship, so their instruments are of high quality which is reflected in their prices. So they created a separate, more affordable line, called Pono, to be made on the island of Java in Indonesia, which has a history of great woodworking. Pono uses the same professional construction methods and includes a variety of solid woods, bone nuts and saddles, and features high quality tuners. In general, Ko’olau has become the custom line while Pono is their manufactured duplicates at a more affordable price. Pono is made under the direct supervision of Ko’olau and is highly regarded. Beautiful and highly sought after KoAloha ukuleles are another of the “K Brands” from Hawaii. The name is derived from the Hawaiian words “kou” and “aloha”, meaning “your love” and also includes the word koa, a native Hawaiian wood used to make ukuleles. Founded in 1995 by Alvin Okami, it is a family run business that handcrafts their ukuleles from quality woods and materials. Particular attention is given to each instrument’s ergonomic design to ensure ease and comfort in playability. Many players testify that not only is the sound spectacular, it also feels good to play.