Ukulele

Loot

• Kamaka Ukulele.
  • Standard w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners.
• Banjolele, kinda fun.

• PlayOn Tuner
• GString tuner for Android

Instructional

• Ukulele Underground
• Hawaii Music Supply
• General reference.

Notes

Steel Strings: "Dag" from UkeHunt recommends: "If you go with steel, my instincts advise that you stick with solid extruded steel strings. Avoid “wound” strings. I think the tone quality will be much better with solids. If you go with steel, take a week to properly “extend” the strings (versus stretching them). Tighten them up little by live over the course of a day. Once you hit tune, play the strings until they go out of tune. Then, tune again and let them sit over night. Due this for about 7 days or so, and your strings will be tempered. This will preserve the sound quality in the long term and will help you avoid warping the neck."

Web Sites

• The Jumping Flea: Kind of a blog w/ reviews.
• Easy Ukulele: Lots of info...
• Elderly Instruments: Store.

• Ukulele Player: PDF Publication