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Ukulele Player Gifts: Shirts, Mugs, Totes, Music, Accessories

by musician on September 9, 2015

Ukulele Player Gifts

Ukuleles are enjoying popularity in big numbers as more and more people embrace the tiny stringed instrument. We have several ideas for ukulele player gifts, perfect for anyone who plays or enjoys the traditional sound of the Hawaiian Islands.

Choose from dashboard hula dolls, T-shirts, colorful buttons, professional business cards, cooking aprons, throw pillows, coffee mugs, trucker hats, refrigerator magnets, cotton canvas tote bags, and more unique ukulele gifts.

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Dashboard Hula Dolls

Ukulele player gifts don’t get more fun than the traditional hula girl dashboard doll. Each doll measures 7 inches tall and is made of durable polyresin. No matter which color skirt you choose, your hula girl makes a great driving companion and conversation starter. Sticky adhesive on the bottom of the base keeps the doll in place.

Leilani Dashboard Natural Skirt Hula Doll Playing Ukulele Leilani Dashboard Green Skirt Hula Doll Playing Ukulele

Toy Ukulele

First Act Disney Mickey Mouse Soprano Ukulele
Plastic ukulele has easy playing nylon strings for little fingers and a traditional body shape for great sound. It’s not a real instrument, but small kids get to enjoy playing music with rest of the family. Many Disney styles to choose from.

First Act Disney Mickey Mouse Soprano Ukulele/Mini Guitar Easy-Playing Nylon Strings, Real Tuning Gears, Designed for Young Players

Shop for Ukulele Player Gifts

We’ve created more than 2,500 products for string musicians and fans. Some of our best ukulele player gifts are shared on this page, along with our top picks from other designers.

Beware of copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Ukulele collection.

Ukulele Shirts

T-shirts are always a favorite with musicians. Choose from ukulele themed shirts in dozens of color and style options for the entire family. Click on any design to see what’s available.

Men’s Hawaii Island Style Pineapple and Ukulele Hawaiian Aloha Shirt Men’s Hawaii Island Style Pineapple and Ukulele Hawaiian Aloha Shirt

Ukulele Flowers T-Shirt Ukulele Serenade T-Shirt

Musical Hearts over Grunge Brush Strokes

Treble clef and bass clef symbols are combined to form musical hearts over grunge brush strokes in these colorful ukulele designs.

Treble Clef Bass Clef Red Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Royal Blue Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele T-Shirt

Treble Clef Bass Clef Fuchsia Heart Over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Green Heart Over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele T-Shirt

Treble Clef Bass Clef Purple Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Turquoise Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele T-Shirt

Treble Clef Bass Clef Yellow Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele Baby Jersey T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Orange Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Ukulele Baby Jersey Bodysuit

Cats and Dogs Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players

Here are some designs for animal lovers who are easily distracted by the sound of ukulele players. Choose from playful cats and dogs in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes for the whole family.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow Basic T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow Value T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow Basic T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow Basic T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Whimsical T-Shirt Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Whimsical T-Shirt

Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Whimsical T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Whimsical T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Value T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Curious Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Value T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Curious Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele

Who are the coolest people on earth? Ukulele players, of course! Spread the word about this cool string instrument. Makes a great gift for any music student, music teacher, or ukulelist.

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Nebula Basic T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Nebula Value T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Music Lover T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Music Lover T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Hawaiian String Instrument T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Hawaiian String Instrument T-Shirt

I Love Ukulele Double Bass Clef Heart

Share your love for the ukulele. Mirror image bass clef heart designs are available for both ukulele players and enthusiasts.

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Sheet Music Basic T-Shirt Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Sheet Music Value T-Shirt

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Musician T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Musician T-Shirt

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Musician Ukulelist T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Musician Ukulelist T-Shirt

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele

Red and black double bass clef heart design is perfect for any ukulele player or fan of this fun-to-play string instrument.

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Distressed Grunge Basic T-Shirt Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Distressed Grunge Value T-Shirt

Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Raglan T-Shirt Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Raglan T-Shirt

Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele T-Shirt Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele T-Shirt

First Coffee, Then Ukulele

Caffeine loving ukulele players and fans will love to wear these shirts. Whimsical designs feature a large mug of hot coffee.

First Coffee Then Ukulele Hawaii Music Lover Bass Clef Heart Ukulelist T-Shirt First Coffee Then Ukulele Hawaii Music Lover Bass Clef Heart Ukulelist T-Shirt

First Coffee Then Ukulele Music Lover Coffee Mug T-Shirt First Coffee Then Ukulele Music Lover Coffee Mug Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Ukulele Hats

Ukulele trucker hats are available in eleven color choices. Hats feature a 100% polyester foam front and a 100% nylon mesh back to keep you cool. Trucker hats are adjustable from 17 to 24 inches.

Colorful Uke Graphic Trucker Hat San Francisco Ukulele Logo Trucker Hat

If I Can’t Bring My Ukulele You Won’t See Me Adjustable Trucker Hat First Coffee Then Ukulele Music Lover Adjustable Trucker Hat

Ukulele Aprons

Classic cotton-poly twill blend aprons are another of our top picks for practical ukulele gifts. Choose from several style and color options. Spacious front pockets hold plenty of utensils and cooking tools. Aprons are machine washable and proudly made in the U.S.A.

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Distressed Grunge Adult Apron Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Sheet Music Adult Apron

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Distressed Grunge Adult Apron The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Blue Green Nebula Adult Apron

Ukulele Mugs

Mugs are one of our favorite ukulele player gifts. Everyone can use a few mugs. Click on any mug to see how the design looks from different angles. Choose from many sizes, styles, and colors to create a personal gift for your favorite ukulelist.

First Coffee Then Ukulele Music Lover Two-Tone Coffee Mug The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Two-Tone Coffee Mug Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Curious Cartoon Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Coffee Mug Running Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Classic Ceramic Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Classic Ceramic Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart Vintage Sheet Music I Love Playing My Ukulele Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart Purple Nebula I Love Playing My Ukulele Coffee Mug

Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Two-Tone Coffee Mug Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Ukulele Coffee Mug

I’d Rather Be Playing My Ukulele Classic Coffee Mug I’d Rather Be Playing My Ukulele Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Ukulele Magnets

Colorful magnets are one of our favorite inexpensive gift ideas for ukulele players. Everyone needs at least a couple of them for their fridge. Standard size square magnets measure 2 by 2 inches, and round magnets are typically available in three sizes. Designs are printed on 100% recycled paper. Scratch and UV-resistant Mylar keeps magnets looking fresh and new for years to come.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Magnet Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Magnet

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Magnet Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Magnet

Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet

Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Love Sound Ukulele 2-inch Square Magnet

First Coffee Then Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet Double Bass Clef Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet

Ukulele Business Cards

High quality professionally printed business cards are available in sets of 100 on your choice of eight types of premium card stock. The printed information can be easily customized for any ukulele player or instructor. Classic business cards measure 2 by 3.5 inches. Skinny and chubby profile cards are also available for some styles. Click on any design to see more options.

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Hula Love You Ukulele Double-Sided Standard Business Cards Girl with Red Hair and Ukulele Double-Sided Large Business Cards

Ukulele Tote Bags

Versatile and durable cotton canvas tote bags are another practical gift idea. These designs are available in many style and color choices to please any ukulele player.

Ukuleles are Cool Budget Tote Bag Ukulele Flower Pattern Budget Tote Bag

Cartoon Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Grocery Tote Bag Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Grocery Tote Bag

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Nebula Budget Tote Bag The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Nebula Grocery Tote Bag

The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Budget Tote Bag The Coolest People on Earth Play Ukulele Grocery Tote Bag

Double Bass Clef Heart Over Golden Sheet Music Ukulele Budget Tote Bag Double Bass Clef Heart Over Golden Sheet Music Ukulele Grocery Tote Bag

Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Ukulele Budget Tote Bag Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Ukulele Grocery Tote Bag

Ukulele Throw Pillows

Colorful ukulele throw pillows are available in several style and size options. These 100% polyester pillows are soft and wrinkle free, for years of use and enjoyment in the home or music studio. They’re machine washable and Made in the USA.

Ukulele Throw Pillow Colorful Ukulele Patterns Pillow

Ukulele Buttons

Here’s an inexpensive idea for ukulele player gifts. Colorful buttons are printed on 100% recycled paper and covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar. Both round and square options are available for most buttons. Click on any design to see the choices. With some designs you can also change the background color for a customized button gift.

I Like Uke Red, White and Blue Round Button Sock Monkey Playing Ukulele Square Button

Merry Christmas Ukulele Round Button Merry Christmas Ukulele Round Button

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Button Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Button

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Button Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Button

Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Button Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Button

Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Love the Sound of the Ukulele 2-inch Square Button Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Ukulele Sheet Music 2-inch Square Button

Double Bass Clef Heart Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Button First Coffee Then Ukulele Music Lover 2-inch Square Button

Ukulele Playing Cards

One of the most popular ukulele player gifts is a set of playing cards. Each comes packaged in a cardboard box for easy gifting. Poker size cards measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches, with 52 playing cards and 2 jokers per deck. Click on any design to see the available options. Standard cards are printed on smooth card stock, and premium quality Bicycle playing cards are printed on durable semi-gloss card stock.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow Playing Cards Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Music Notes Rainbow Playing Cards

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Poker Size Playing Cards Running Dog Easily Distracted by Ukulele Players Poker Size Playing Cards

What is a Ukulele?

Learn a Few Interesting Ukulele Facts

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Performed by Jake Shimabukuro

Honolulu-born Jake Shimabukuro has been playing the ukulele since he was four years old. This song was written by George Harrison, and first recorded by the Beatles in 1968.

Jake Shimabukuro
Bill Gates recently picked up the ukulele. And Warren Buffett is a huge ukulele fan. I even got to strum a few chords with Francis Ford Coppola. It blows my mind that these people, who have everything in the world they could want, have picked up the ukulele and found a little bit of joy.

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Ukulele Facts: Shop for Instruments, Accessories, Gifts

by musician on September 3, 2015

Ukulele Facts

The ukulele or uke is a member of the lute family. It has four nylon strings and is usually played with the bare thumb and fingertips or a felt pick. Common types of ukuleles include concert, soprano, tenor, and baritone. The soprano is the second-smallest and was the original size. It’s referred to as “standard” in Hawaii.

The diminutive string instrument has origins in 19th century Hawaii, when Portuguese immigrants who worked in the sugar cane fields introduced a small guitar-like instrument called a machete. Native Hawaiians incorporated elements of European music and Spanish guitar to the playing of their own songs, and the ukulele was born. The instrument was a hit with King Kalākaua, a patron of the arts who arranged for it to be performed at royal gatherings. Today the instrument is synonymous with Hawaiian music and culture.

A plastics manufacturer sold more than 9 million inexpensive ukuleles after WWII, which boosted the instrument’s popularity in the United States. In the sixties, entertainer Tiny Tim made a splash when he appeared on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and played “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.”

More Ukulele Facts

Fun Fact
A person who performs on this string instrument is called a ukulelist.

Notable ukulelists include Troy Fernandez, George Formby, Gordon Freitas, Kalei Gamiao, Joni Mitchell, Amanda Palmer, Elvis Presley, Jake Shimabukuro, Taylor Swift, and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam).

Hula Girl and Ukulele

Vintage Hawaii Travel Poster

Hula Girl and Ukulele Travel Poster

Listen to the Ukulele

Performed by Jake Shimabukuro

Who doesn’t love Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody?” But have you ever heard it played on a ukulele? Musician Jake Shimabukuro was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He loves the instrument and began taking lessons from his mother at the age of four. Jake was the first ukulele player to sign with Sony Music. He was also the subject of an award-winning documentary, “Jake Shimabukuro: Life On Four Strings.”

We Love Ukuleles

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We’ve created more than 3,000 products for string instrument players and music lovers. Find a unique gift for your favorite ukulelist.

Beware of copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Ukulele collection.

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Beginner Soprano Ukulele Start Pack

Product details:

21-inch basswood top ukulele with linden back and sides
Four nylon strings
12 brass frets
Fret position marks at 5th, 7th and 10th frets on neck and top of fingerboard
Hand crafted instrument at an affordable price
Starter Pack includes black gig bag, strap, two picks, extra set of strings, polishing cloth, digital tuner
Perfect for beginners, both children and adults!

Soprano Ukulele Beginner Starter Pack with Waterproof Nylon Gig Bag and All the Accessories You Need to Start Playing Ukulele Bundle Includes High Quality Tuner, Extra String Set, Fingerboard Sticker, Chord Card, Strap, 2 Red Picks, Cleaning Cloth

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