Alternative Ukulele: Do You Own an Alt Uke? Call for Nominations to The Alt-Uke Hall of Fame

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Do You Own an Alt Uke? Call for Nominations to The Alt-Uke Hall of Fame

When I started getting interested in alternative ukulele types, I made up this graphic, "Alt-Ukulele Hall of Fame," including the most popular ukes, past and present, that do not look like miniature guitars.

(The Aero Uke wasn't all that popular, but I included it just because it was so zany, showing how far "alt" the Alt Ukulele Movement has gone at times.)

Anyhow, this collection of pictures is not all-inclusive by any means. Any suggestions about other ukes that you think belong in the Hall?--let me know.

Do you own and play any type of Alt Uke? Maybe you collect them. Maybe you have come across a crazy sort of uke like the Aero. What do you think of the sound and "feel" of your uke as compared to a more conventional instrument? I'd like to hear from you.

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David Raber raberdavid@yahoo.comFebruary 10, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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My interest in alternative ukuleles was sparked soon after I started making them. From the first I had no interest in making ukes that were just like the rest of them. I admire the craftsmanship and musical qualities of the best traditional ukes that look just like miniature guitars, but as a maker I want something more in the way of freedom in design. This is the excitement of building for me. And it has been the same for some others, too, as I have found looking into the history of the worldwide ukulele movement and some of the interesting and beautiful non-traditional instruments that have come along with it. As far as the making goes, I am a one-man operation and I build all my ukuleles from reclaimed lumber. hardwoods from my local area, Mid-Michigan--so my materials are just as innovative as the forms I make. For anyone interested, check out the links section under "Dave's Extravagant Ukuleles." email raberdavid@yahoo.com