Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The soprano, often called "standard" in Hawaii, is the smallest, and the original size ukulele. The concert size was developed in the 1920s as an enhanced soprano, slightly larger and louder with a deeper tone. Shortly thereafter, the tenor was created, having more volume and deeper bass tone. The largest size is the baritone, created in the 1940s.
The sweet-toned, nylon-stringed ukulele originated in the 19th century Hawaii, and gained great popularity in the U.S. during the early 20th century - remember Arthur Godfrey? No? never mind. Ibanez offers five different soprano and concert-size ukuleles which bring the rich, textured sounds of Hawaii to your fingertips.
The Ibanez UEW20SG concert uke features a beautiful natural high gloss Spalted Mango wood top and body with a abalone rosette around the sound hole. The neck is mahogany, and the headstock is fitted with open gear gold Grover tuners. A Rosewood bridge and fretboard complete the package. Includes padded gig bag.
- Ibanez Uke UEW20SG Features:
- Body Shape: Concert Style Body with EW Cutaway
- Neck: Mahogany Neck
- Top: Spalted Mango-Wood Body
- Rosette: Abalone Rosette
- Tuners: Gold GroverŪ Open Gear Tuners
- Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
- Strings: Standard Ukulele Strings
- Finish: Natural High Gloss Finish
- Includes padded gig bag