Silvertone Ukulele 852 Hula: 100 Years of Beach Vibes
Palm trees, mahogany Ukuleles
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The Silvertone Ukulele joins a vast run of historic reissued instruments. Classic Silvertone Uke attributes with beach vibes.
Silvertone 852 Hula Ukulele
Ah, yes, the Ukulele. Often branded as the easiest musical instrument to learn. Usually associated with flower petals and long walks on the beach, Silvertone have been making these musical staples since 1914.
This 852 Hula makes a wonderful addition to an already existing run of reissued vintage instruments. That means we get classic looks and materials for the modern Ukulele player.
Silvertone’s Ukulele history personifies affordable and playable instruments. Here, the 852 Hula aims to carry that heritage forward.
Beach Artwork
Visually, the funky top is the first thing that you notice. We’ve got a delectibly detailed, mid-century island scene. Complete with a typical classic hula dancer playing a Silvertone Ukulele. As if you’d forget what to do with it…
What else is cool about the finish? I like how well the vibrant teal artwork contrasts with the traditional mahogany body. Overall, the design feels retro-inspired, and is eye catching withouit being too abrasive on the eyes.
Old School Looks, New School Cool
What materials does the Silvertone 852 Hola use? We get that timeless mahogany body, along with a neck to match. This is mated to a walnut fingerboard to deliver a delicious feel under your fingers, in addition to rich, vibrant sound.
Moreover, despite the heritage attributes, Silvertone have thrown in some modern geared tuners to make this thing reliable both at home and on stage.
Conclusion
I like what Silvetone are trying to do with this 852 Hula. Acknowledging history will always be important. Overall, I can see this being a quirky practice aid or a long-term collector’s item.
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