Let’s face it, ladies and gentlemen, ukuleles are in vogue right now—in vogue, all the rage, up to the minute, and practically de rigueur in certain circles, particularly of the indie or hipster variety. Whether you’re looking to become the next Jake Shimabukuro, or just want to find a compact instrument to take with you to open mic night, you’re going to want a four-string, resonant, and in lots of cases, wallet-friendly uke to fill the bill. With that in mind, we here at B&H recommend that you look at Kohala’s Tycoon series of ukuleles.
These Ukuleles come in a variety of unusual, high-quality, and environmentally friendly wood configurations, such as maple (spalted, flamed, and more), lacewood, okoume, rosewood and, of course, koa. Soprano, concert-range, and baritone models are available. They all sport synthetic-gut nylon strings, and are particularly suitable for interactive classroom environments. So, check out these ukuleles—before the trend-setters of our society switch the object of their affections to banjos.
