ORTEGA Horizon Series Concert Ukulele 4 String - Okoume Black

The scenic route type, what if traditional isn't really your style? You don't have to flip something classic on its head to modernize it. Take a ukulele for example. It's an instrument with instantly recognizable sound, crisp highs, warm mid-range tone, and a pleasant, mellow volume. Of course, most people naturally think of the beach or a sunny meadow when they hear one. And while you may envision live concerts instead, you're probably not going to completely shred on a ukulele, although those videos probably exist somewhere.

But traditional ukuleles can use a little bit of that edge in their look to cultivate a specific style, so Ortega entertained some ideas. How would a reverse headstock with inline tuners work on a ukulele? Could the position dots be used differently to add a subtle jolt of personality? A few tweaks and wow ... things were looking sharp.

Ortega is based in the small town of Gutenstetten, Germany. At Ortega Guitars, the family-owned business operates around the idea that classics are classics but there's always room for fresh creativity.