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The Chapulele from Stringit & Strumit

The Chapulele – Cigar Box Ukulele

Probably the world’s Smallest Electric/Acoustic Ukulele! This soprano scale, electric cigar box ukulele was custom designed to be as small as possible. Now owned and used regularly for composing new material and as a travel ukulele, by the Godfather of Chap Hop, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer. With faux tortoiseshell bindings, antique brass style decorative…
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The Skullduggery Uke - Electric Cigarbox Ukulele

The Skullduggery Uke – Cigar Box Ukulele

This highly customised electric cigar-box ukulele was a commission for a young Rock Music fan. With faux Abalone bindings, custom skull design soundholes, corner decoration of metal skulls with crystal eyes, blinged-up vinyl laminate headstock and matching skull themed strap.      

Paddle Round The Pier 2017 – Uke Stage Sponsor!

I’m really excited to have been asked to supply raffle prizes for the Ukulele Stage at Paddle Round The Pier this year. I will be donating a soprano ukulele with an intricately cut soundhole design, which will hopefully have the addition of autographs from some rather famous peeps on the Ukulele Scene! Also up for…
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Ukuleles in Brighton

I thought it might be a good idea, to share some knowledge of the Ukulele Scene in Brighton and the surrounding area. There are a few ukulele groups/meet-ups and ukulele events in Brighton that I think need raising awareness of (if I’ve missed out anything of note please add it in the comments below). Hopefully…
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Stringit & Strumit - Handmade custom ukuleles

STRINGIT & STRUMIT online store is now open!

The online store is now open! Handmade ukuleles and ukulele accessories to buy online. Check out what handmade ukuleles and ukulele accessories are available from the Stringit & Strumit online store using the “BUY ONLINE” link above or directly on Etsy @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/HandmadeUkuleles  

The Juke - Electric Cigarbox Ukulele

The Juke – Cigar Box Ukulele

This was a commission build for a 21st birthday gift, a tenor size cigar box ukulele decorated with the customer’s selection. (faux) Tortoiseshell binding, cut through soundhole decoration, figured Maple fretboard, Zebrano headstock veneer and some fantastic Der Jung machine-heads.      

Ukulele Tuner from Stringit & Strumit - Brighton, UK

Ukulele Tuner – Now in stock @ Stringit & Strumit | Brighton

Just in! These neat little clip-on Ukulele Tuners, with simple one button operation, pre-set tunings for several stringed instruments, including 2 different ukulele tunings and a chromatic tuner for pretty much any other instrument you can tune. No need for a built in microphone as these tuners work on the vibrations of the ukulele, so…
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The Steampunk - Electric Cigarbox Ukulele

The Steam Punk – Cigar Box Ukulele

This cigar box uke was a fun build, a concert size ukulele decorated with a Steam Punk feel. Featuring lots of brass-work, cogs for the soundhole, keys for control knobs, solid brass frets and some shiny studs to add to the whole vibe.      

Ukulele Gifts - Pre-filled Stockings & Gift Sets

Ukulele Gifts – Pre-filled Stockings and Ukulele Gift Sets

Yes indeed the perfect gift for the ukulele player in your life. These pre-filled stockings and ukulele gift sets, are crammed with all sorts of ukuleles accessories. Purchase a set that has been made up already, or choose which items you’d like to include. Available from next weekend at the Stringit & Strumit workshop –…
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Fretboard Lemon Oil Brighton

Life gives you Lemons… make Lemon Oil?!?!

…so you will soon be able to buy your very own Stringit & Strumit Lemon Oil, which can be used to clean and protect your ukulele fretboard in one fell swoop! Widely regarded as the best way to clean and condition unfinished fretboards, Lemon Oil is now seen as the go to oil for treating…
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