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SMALL TOWNS: Father/son duo create world-class guitars and ukuleles in Hollandtown

HOLLANDTOWN, Wis. (WBAY) - Inside a small town woodworking shop in Hollandtown, Wis., it’s safe to say Bruce Petros has found his niche. “I’ve been doing this for 52 years,” Petros said. “We’re trying ...
London Evening Standard

Ukulele sales see 'explosive growth' as small instrument's popularity soars

The popularity of the ukulele is booming as sales of the small guitar-like instruments enjoy "explosive growth", according to the boss of Fender. Chief executive Andy Mooney said: "We have seen 1.5 ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

The small but mighty ukulele is growing in popularity

Fellow guitar and ukulele instructor Joe Browning also has some ukulele students. He’s taught guitar for 19 years, the last four running his own teaching business with his partner and former student ...
Lehigh Valley Live

1-of-a-kind Martin Guitar ukulele headed to space for good cause

The legendary instruments Martin Guitar is known for are no stranger to adventure. A Martin ukulele, known as the Konter Uke, in 1926 famously tagged along on Rear Admiral Richard Byrd’s expedition to ...
Berkshire Eagle

Berkshire residents find musical inspiration with ukulele

One of the tiniest instruments around is making a big impact in the Berkshires, helping residents find and expand their musical voices. These days, you can find a number of contemporary musicians ...