Ukuleles

A ukulele rewards the same instincts that make a guitarist tick: feel the neck in your hand, strum a chord open, and the instrument either speaks to you or it doesn't. Soprano bodies are nimble and bright — great for fast, strummy playing where articulation cuts through a mix. Concert sizes add a touch more real estate on the neck without losing that snappy character, making them a comfortable step up for players with larger hands or more developed technique.

Tenor and baritone ukuleles will feel most familiar to guitarists. The baritone in particular sits close to the treble strings of a guitar in both scale length and tuning, so the transition is natural. Flamed maple builds deliver the kind of clear, projecting midrange that carries well in a live setting — you'll hear yourself in the room without fighting for space in the mix.

LV Guitars carries a focused selection of Baton Rouge ukuleles across all four body sizes. These are properly built instruments — not novelties — with the construction quality to gig, busk, or sit alongside serious gear on the instrument wall. Try the size that matches your playing style and let the tonewood do the rest of the talking.