Ashbury

Ashbury Ukulele

It’s hard to believe how far ukulele playing in the UK has come in the modern era and Ashbury ukes are among the bestselling brands in Britain. The fact that Ashbury are a UK based company certainly helps its sales. George Formby popularised the instrument and its portability and simplicity ensured that the humble uke became a big hit in the United Kingdom. There is even a Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain which was formed in 1985! Ashbury ukuleles sell in big numbers and even expensive vintage ukes are hot property.

Ashbury ukes are an important part of the company’s overall business and they are known for producing high quality ukuleles at affordable prices. Many experts believe that Ashbury ukuleles are similar in nature to Oscar Schmidt while they have a resonator uke which is said to be comparable to the Johnson resonator.

If you are looking for starter’s gear, Ashbury ukuleles are perfect. One of their most prominent beginner’s ukes is a Koa concert ukulele which is remarkably easy to play with low action and a smooth fretboard. You can find one of these ukes for around £150. However it should be noted that such Ashbury ukuleles are laminate and not solid Koa wood. A solid uke would cost several hundred pounds if not more.

Southern Ukulele Store is a UK based online uke seller that has hundreds of ukes from dozens of different companies. It has a number of Ashbury ukuleles for beginners and experienced players. Their AU-60 ukulele costs just £75 and is made from ash. Those willing to spend up to £200 may be able to buy a baritone uke made from Koa wood. This giant uke also has maple binding and a rosewood fretboard. Like all Ashbury ukes, it has a high quality and aesthetically pleasing design and will provide you with years of pleasure.