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Hear The First Ukulele Solo Ever Released!
Hawaiian steel guitarist Palakiko "Frank" Ferera was the very first recording artist to release solo instrumental ukulele features. "Maui Waltz" is his first issue, recored in August of 1922!
Hear The First Ukulele Solo Ever Released!
Hawaiian steel guitarist Palakiko "Frank" Ferera was the very first recording artist to release solo instrumental ukulele features. "Maui Waltz" is his first issue, recored in August of 1922!
Exploring Popular Tonewoods for Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic guitars can be made with many different kinds of tonewoods, which can be both beautiful and impact the sound the guitar makes dramatically. In this post, we'll discuss some of...
Exploring Popular Tonewoods for Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic guitars can be made with many different kinds of tonewoods, which can be both beautiful and impact the sound the guitar makes dramatically. In this post, we'll discuss some of...
Identifying Weissenborn Steel Guitar Models
The following Weissenborn style descriptions were published in the Tonk Bros. Co. (Chicago, IL) catalog from 1930. By that point Tonk was the sole distributor for Weissenborn Guitars. Weissenborn Hawaiian...
Identifying Weissenborn Steel Guitar Models
The following Weissenborn style descriptions were published in the Tonk Bros. Co. (Chicago, IL) catalog from 1930. By that point Tonk was the sole distributor for Weissenborn Guitars. Weissenborn Hawaiian...
Understanding String Gauges for Steel Guitar
Finding the correct string gauges for your favorite Hawaiian or lap steel guitar tuning can be a real challenge. In this post, we'll discuss the correct string gauges to give...
Understanding String Gauges for Steel Guitar
Finding the correct string gauges for your favorite Hawaiian or lap steel guitar tuning can be a real challenge. In this post, we'll discuss the correct string gauges to give...
Who Recorded the Electric Guitar First?
The evolution of music is marked by groundbreaking moments that redefine and redirect it in new and unknown directions. The invention of the electric guitar was a monumental example of...
Who Recorded the Electric Guitar First?
The evolution of music is marked by groundbreaking moments that redefine and redirect it in new and unknown directions. The invention of the electric guitar was a monumental example of...
The Ultimate Guide to Tuning Ukuleles
Why is tuning important for a ukulele? In this article we'll discuss the various sizes of ukuleles, list the correct tuning notes for each, and investigate how to accurately find...
The Ultimate Guide to Tuning Ukuleles
Why is tuning important for a ukulele? In this article we'll discuss the various sizes of ukuleles, list the correct tuning notes for each, and investigate how to accurately find...