Here's an image of the ukulele offerings from the 1928 Clifford Essex and Sons musical instrument catalog: The text reads: "BANJUKE" (BANJO-UKULELE) The Ukulele provided a...

Here's an image of an old catalog offering "Camp Line" brand ukuleles and Banjo ukuleles (along with mandolins and guitars): The text reads: Camp Line of Ukuleles, Mandolins, and...

The ukulele can be a very simple, relaxing instrument. You can learn a handful of chords and be able to play enough songs to be set for life. But if you want to challenge yourself and take your...

There isn't a whole lot of difference between soprano and concert ukuleles - only a couple of inches. But those two inches do change how the ukulele feels and how you play it. Advantages of a...

Here's an interesting image of an old advertisement for ukulele lessons from The Hawaiian Institute of Music: The text reads: BE POPULAR! ALWAYS the life of the party, the center of...

Here are a couple of catalog images, dating from the pre-1930's, advertising the popular Gibson UB series of Banjo Ukuleles: Image 1: This first advertisement announced the release of the...