Ukeanjo?

I am so giddy with excitement about what we've just got in the shop. I love a hybrid- a fusion or 'mash up' if you will- but hadn't ever really considered doing it with instruments. Actually that is a huge lie- when I was 9 I made a guitar out of a tissue box and elastic bands with a neck that doubled up as a rain stick. I should be hearing from Dragons Den any day now. Now mash ups can go really well (see cucamelon) or really badly (see most things by Glee) but this one is simply brilliant. It sounds and looks a bit like a ukulele but it also sounds and looks a bit like a banjo. Mix that together and you get my new favourite instrument- the Banjolele!

When we pulled it out in the shop I fell in love instantly. It feels dinky as it sort of looks like a mini banjo, but what struck me more than it's size was how stunning it was. I've always loved the look of banjos in general and this one is no exception. It's got a gorgeous mahogany body and rosewood neck that just exudes luxury- you can tell that this is spectacular craftmanship. Despite it's size, it feels sturdy and safe, even in my fumbling hands. We had a little play on it while tuning it up and it was quite remarkable. Erring slightly more towards the sound of a uke, it's got a really unique timbre and offers a little more space on the fretboard. I really cannot big it up enough.

Pop in and see us in the shop to see for yourself- I am sure that it will intrigue you as much as it has me.