No, but they are in the same plucked lute category of stringed instruments. Many compare it to a guitar, in that they are very similar in shape and in the method of playing. The ukulele usually has 4 strings and a guitar typically has 6. The ukulele is much smaller.
The shape is different, but there is no reason a ukulele couldn't have the same shape. The ukulele is normally smaller then a mandolin. The tuning is different as well.
There are so many variables that it would be difficult to provide an answer. You budget will be a large factor. The best thing to do is to visit a shop and try a variety of instruments to determine the size, shape and type that you like best.
The picture on his web site shows a ukulele that does not have a logo on the head. It doesn't have a recognizable shape that might identify it. It may very well be a custom made ukulele. I think it is a tenor size, but it could be a concert size.
It will depend on the condition of the ukulele, but banjo ukes do very well on eBay. I recently sold one for over $150 and it was not in perfect shape, but certainly playable and sounded good. I made a video so that they could hear the banjolele before they purchased it.
No, but they are in the same plucked lute category of stringed instruments. Many compare it to a guitar, in that they are very similar in shape and in the method of playing. The ukulele usually has 4 strings and a guitar typically has 6. The ukulele is much smaller.
The shape is different, but there is no reason a ukulele couldn't have the same shape. The ukulele is normally smaller then a mandolin. The tuning is different as well.
Yes, they are, in some way, shape or form
There are so many variables that it would be difficult to provide an answer. You budget will be a large factor. The best thing to do is to visit a shop and try a variety of instruments to determine the size, shape and type that you like best.
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The root of "morph" is "morpho-" which comes from the Greek word "morphē" meaning form or shape. It is commonly used in words related to changes in shape or structure.
The ukulele can be shaped in a wide variety of manners. The traditional is shaped like a small guitar, the body is effectively like a peanut or figure 8 that is bigger at the bottom. The pineapple shape is also very popular. There is no limitations on shape as long as the sound qualities can be maintained. And then there is the fret board which is just a long narrow rectangle coming from the top of the ukulele and the headstock on top of that, which can come in many different shapes and sizes.
Normally they have a figure 8 shape the same as a guitar. It can be a sort of oval that looks like a pineapple, but any shape can be used. The more complex the shape, the harder to build and the more difficult to make it sound properly when strummed.
The picture on his web site shows a ukulele that does not have a logo on the head. It doesn't have a recognizable shape that might identify it. It may very well be a custom made ukulele. I think it is a tenor size, but it could be a concert size.
Fiddle. It resembles a violin in shape.
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