Joey's Ukulele Accessory

 Recommendations

Ukulele Cases:

(From left to right)

Hard Case / Gig Bag / Shoulder Strap Cases

If you spend a lot of money on an ukulele, you're definitely going to need a good case.  Personally, I like hard cases and shoulder strap cases 

like the 2 on the right.  I, personally, wouldn't get a gig bag because you may accidentally sit on the bag or drop the bag and possibly cause some serious damage.

Ukulele repair isn't cheap, especially if you buy a custom made uke.  It may be as much as purchasing a new ukulele.  If a hard case can protect thousand dollar violins, 

I know it will keep my ukulele in great condition.  

PICKS:

(From left to right)

Felt Pick / Finger Pick / Thumb Pick / Guitar Pick (softest)

Different types of picks can really affect the sound coming out of your ukulele.  Felt picks provide warmth and is more of a strumming pick rather than single string picking.  

The finger pick is great for those who break their fingernail or have short nails.  This pick will give you a sharper staccato sound.  

The thumb pick works really well too, but is does take some getting used to.  Sound cuts really clear.

These  are just examples of guitar picks, but for ukulele and Tahitian banjo, I recommend using the softest guitar picks you can find that bend really easy.  

This will let you strum out some clean chords as well as give you crisp picking.

Ukulele Stands/Hangers:

Usually guitar stands are a bit oversized for the ukulele or the neck just isn't long enough, so most people use violin/mandolin stands which fit perfectly.

Hangers are a great way to display your ukuleles on your wall and have easy access to them.  The guitar hangers may not work as the necks of guitars are wider than ukuleles.

Ukulele Tuners:

Here are some tuners that are available in most music stores.  

Personally I like the center 3 tuners because they are either built catered to the ukulele or to display exact notes thru vibration.

There are also modules and foot pedal tuners you can purchase if you have a plug-in ukulele.

Ukulele Strings:

Ukulele Strings honestly, is a personal preference issue.  Some ukes come in 5, 6 & 8 string.  Some also come w/ a single metal or nylon covered metal string for

fuller sound with more depth behind it.  Best bet is to either experiment w/ the different brands or combinations and/or call the manufacturer of your ukulele and

get a recommendation.