The Ukelation is a collection of electric ukuleles, designed by Washington-based electrical engineer and luther Monty Ross, that enables ukulele players to produce amplified sound without having to fret about amplifiers and cables.
This fully untethered electric ukulele enables you to just play away. If you're the type of musician who likes to use fancy effects, you can do that as well thanks to effects controls located on the ukulele itself. This means you don't need to set up a footpedal to awkwardly stomp on to impress that cute flute-playing girl at the hipster jam session.
The Ukelation is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, with a pledge of $1,999 getting you set up with one ukulele around August 2015 if the campaign meets its fundraising target.
What's Driving This Trend
- Electric Ukuleles
- The trend of electric ukuleles allows for amplified sound and convenience for musicians without the need for additional equipment.
- Amplified Sound
- The trend of achieving amplified sound directly from the ukulele itself eliminates the need for amplifiers and cables.
- Integrated Effects Controls
- The trend of integrating effects controls on the ukulele itself enables musicians to easily use fancy effects without the need for additional pedals or equipment.
Who This Affects Most
- Musical Instruments
- The musical instrument industry can explore opportunities in developing and marketing electric ukuleles with built-in amplification and effects controls.
- Technology
- Technology companies can capitalize on the trend of electric ukuleles by designing innovative amplification and effects control systems for various musical instruments.
- Crowdfunding
- The crowdfunding industry can benefit from campaigns like Kickstarter that help raise funds to bring innovative products like the Ukelation to market.
