Here are links to some excellent Purveyors-of-Uke, all of whom I’ve dealt with (and purchased from) personally. Most offer free shipping, those who don’t, ship at reasonable cost.
There are some who do a nice Setup before packing up the Uke and shipping it, some for a little extra charge … and it’s worth every dime. Click the link or logo / photo to visit each site.
They offer Hawaiian-made ukes, specializing in high-end instruments, but you’ll find plenty of great ukes in intermediate range as well. You can pay a little extra for a VERY professional Setup, the BEST in the business, it is the Gold Standard. They Ship with the same painstaking care with which they set up your instrument.
This is a forward-thinking Slovenian company, offering a fantastic selection of ukes in all sizes. They have the BEST brand ambassadors in the business, an excellent “Flight Crew” and some of my favorite instruments. Conventional ukes, Travel ukes, Solid Body Electrics and more. Some models a bit difficult to get if you live in the US, worth the effort!
Very nice assortment of Ukuleles, ranging from beginner to advanced. You can also find mandolins, banjos, used and vintage instruments here. They accept trade-ins and do repairs as well! Selection of Amps, Mics and Pickups. Elderly Instruments is well-known for the excellent Setup and care with which they pack & ship each instrument.
Offering high-end Ukes and a few mid-range & lower, as well. Also, a nice selection of used and vintage instruments. They do Rentals, Repairs, Appraisals and Lessons! You’ll also find Amplifiers, Cases, Gig Bags and accessories here. Ukes are set-up professionally before they are shipped.
Not a dedicated Uke site, but if you want it, they’ve probably got it. I’ve ordered several instruments, amps, studio equipment and accessories from many of the Reverb sellers, everything has always been great. For flat-out selection alone, this is the top site on the internet (or elsewhere).
They sell good Ukes! The “Marina Collection” is dedicated to Ukuleles. Inexpensive and Excellent. They do a fantastic Setup. I own both Juno and Harper Tenors, I love these Ukes. Low Price, Free Shipping, Great Setup. Also offering Ukes in Concert size.
Aloha City in Chicago? You Bet! Great selection of ukuleles in all sizes. All the way from inexpensive starter ukes to high end and esoteric. KoAloha, Romero Creations, you name it. A family-owned business offering fair prices and free shipping on orders over $99.
Located near the bay area, a family business with over 5,000 sq feet of floor space. They sell instruments, repair them and teach you how to play them. You can find ukes by Ohana, Kala, Islander and guess what? FLIGHT ukuleles, one of the few places to find a Flight Uke on a retail floor.
A bit of an oddity, an Australian company, offering a nice variety of ukes in all sizes. Fair prices, free shipping and a fantastic accessory kit upgrade with a Gig Bag, Chromatic Tuner, Strap, Training courses, Skype Lesson and more! Also offering Banjos, Resonators, Gig Bags and Cases.
Very nice Family-run Canadian company, with free shipping to the US. Nice selection of inexpensive Ukuleles, Cases, Humidifiers and Accessories. For beginners, there is a great Buyer’s Guide on the site, with detailed information on size, style, woods and accessories. All ukes come with a free Gig Bag. Easy payments offered through Sezzle.
Another friendly Canadian company. Their “Tyro” is (in my view) a very good beginner uke, priced fairly, sounds good and looks great as well. It is inexpensive and it is beautiful. They have a variety of ukes and woods of Spalted Maple, Solid Koa and others, with or without built-in Pickup. Free Shipping to US. Instruments are solid good and prices are great.
A nice Family business in Spencer Ohio, offering a selection from major brands such as Ohana, Kala and Lanakai, along with Gig Bags and accessories. Excellent, professional setup with each instrument! They offer occasional B-stock to email subscribers, and beautiful hand-made straps. Quite possibly, the most comfortable and charming retail floor in America.
Penny Lane Music Emporium, located in FT Lauderdale, Florida. They sell, repair, fix and advise. They pack well and ship fast! Prices are fair and selection of uke product is very good, with over 200 ukuleles in stock! Excellent selection of accessories and instruments other than uke. If you live in the Fort Lauderdale area, ask them about private lessons.
I bought my Lanikai ZR-CET from these guys. Made the order around 11:30 pm, next morning at 6 AM, there’s an email, asking me about my shipping preference! They process orders fast and are VERY courteous on the phone. Good selection of ukes, accessories, studio equipment and just about everything else. And if you’re in Rapid City SD, they’ll also Support, Repair and teach you how to play your instrument.
Ukulele specialist with a long history of excellent service and sales. They perform a detailed, professional Setup of your uke, before they pack and ship it to you. Good selection of ukes, both Hawaiian-made and otherwise. They also have a great selection of accessories, amps and professional Luthier services. They’ll install a strap button or Pickup before or after order.
For those across the pond. This is probably the best Ukulele shop in England, possibly the best anywhere. They sell all sizes, all types, (almost) all makes and they know everything. Best selection of strings you will find in any shop anywhere. Intelligent, informed staff. Professional, excellent Instrument Setup and advice. These guys are great.
