Summer NAMM 2009 Coverage

Nashville Convention Center--Nashville, Tennessee: July 17-19

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Ibanez Introduces New Ukulele Line—Five Pure Acoustic Models

August 04, 2009

The sweet-toned, nylon-stringed ukulele originated in the 19th century Hawaii. It gained great popularity in the U.S. during the early 20th century and from there, spread internationally. At the 2009 Summer NAMM in Nashville, Ibanez introduced five different soprano and concert-size pure acoustic ukulele models which bring the rich, textured sounds of Hawaii (and more) to your fingertips.

From the gorgeous figured koa soprano UKS50 to the very affordable sapele-bodied soprano UKS10 and concert UKC10, these ukes all have that beautiful and classic ukulele tone and, of course, precision Ibanez craftsmanship. The ukes' nylon strings are typically tuned to C-tuning (G-C-E-A) with the G string tuned an octave higher.

The UKS50, UEW20SG, and UEW10QM feature Grover tuners, abalone rosettes, natural high gloss finishes and padded gig bags. The UKC10 and UKS10 models feature open gear chrome tuners, natural low gloss finishes and gig bags.

Model: UKS50
List: $257.13
Body Style: Soprano
Available Finish: Natural High Gloss
Body: Figured Koa
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Tuners: Gold Grover® Die-Cast Tuners with Black Knobs
Padded Gig Bag Included

Model: UKS10
List: $71.42
Body Style: Soprano
Available Finish: Natural Low Gloss
Body: Sapele Body
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Tuners: Open Gear Chrome Tuners
Gig Bag Included

Model: UKC10
List: $114.27
Body Style: Concert
Available Finish: Natural Low Gloss
Body: Sapele Body
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Tuners: Open Gear Chrome Tuners
Gig Bag Includedv

Model: UEW20SG
List: $242.84
Body Style: Concert Style Body with EW Cutaway
Available Finish: Natural High Gloss
Body: Sapele Spalted Mango-Wood Body
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Tuners Gold Grover® Open Gear Tuners
Padded Gig Bag Included

Model: UEW10QM
List: $214.27
Body Style: Concert Style Body with EW Cutaway
Available Finish: Natural High Gloss
Body: Quilted Maple Body
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Tuners: Chrome Grover® Open Gear Tuners
Padded Gig Bag Included