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Ukulele Bakersfield
UKULELE BAKERSFIELD
BAKERSFIELD'S #1 UKULELE PROVIDER
For years, we have serviced Bakersfield and all regional areas of California with our quality instruments and accessories.
The BAKERSFIELD Ukulele Scene
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Climate note for your ukulele: Bakersfield runs hot and dry, average humidity 30-50%, summer dashboard temps over 160F. Both will dry out a solid-top uke. Never leave it in the car. Use a sound-hole humidifier during the long dry stretches (May through October), and watch for the tule fog in winter, which is the rare humid spell. Solid wood needs 40-60% to stay stable.
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BAKERSFIELD Ukulele Groups
Join a ukulele group in Bakersfield or nearby. Here are the groups, festivals, and venues we recommend for the Bakersfield area.
FREE Book Offer for Bakersfield Residents
What you get:
- Bondi Ukulele Book - "No Strings Attached" ($19.95 value)
- Ukulele Chord Chart ($14.95 value)
- Fretboard Stickers ($9.95 value)
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth ($7.95 value)
$52.80 of goodies for FREE. Just cover the $10 shipping.
Claim your free bookLimited to one per person, one per household. While stocks last.
Browse Our Ukulele Starter Kits
Bondi Arcadia Mahogany Concert Bundle
Mahogany has the dry, woody voice that sits well next to acoustic guitar in a country-folk arrangement. It's what I'd hand to someone learning Buck Owens songs.
Bondi Arcadia Mahogany Soprano
Smaller, brighter, the traditional size. Good if you want to start small.
aNueNue Hawaiian Dream Solid Cedar Concert
Solid cedar top, bigger voice. The upgrade once you know you're sticking with it.
Frequently Asked About Ukulele Bakersfield
Where can I buy a ukulele in Bakersfield?
Bondi ships to Bakersfield in 1-3 days with a free songbook bundle. Local stops are Russo's Music on Stockdale, Music Empire on California Ave, and Guitar Center further west on Stockdale. Most carry beginner Kalas; for a concert mahogany set up out of the box with a hard case, Bondi is the most direct option.
Are there ukulele lessons in Bakersfield?
Russo's Music and Music Empire both run private lesson studios with ukulele instructors. Bakersfield doesn't currently have a dedicated weekly ukulele club, so the closest community jam is in the Fresno or LA areas. Open mics at Trout's and World Records are good places to meet players.
When does the Bakersfield ukulele meetup happen?
Bakersfield doesn't have a dedicated ukulele club at the moment. The strongest community is country and honky-tonk, centered on Trout's and Crystal Palace. For a regular ukulele jam, the closest options are LA (2 hours) and Fresno (2 hours). Open mics at World Records pull a few strummers.
What's the best ukulele for a beginner in Bakersfield?
A concert-size mahogany with a hard case. Bakersfield's dry summer air is hard on solid wood. Bondi's concert mahogany ships set up and tuned, with a hard case, gig bag, and songbook. Add a $15 sound-hole humidifier and run it from May through October. Solid wood needs 40-60% humidity to stay stable.
Is there a ukulele festival near Bakersfield?
Not in Bakersfield itself. Lightning in a Bottle outside town is electronic and arts, not uke-friendly. The nearest dedicated ukulele weekend is the LA International Ukulele Festival in Torrance, September 18-20, 2026. Two hours south, three days, full workshop schedule.
How long does Bondi shipping take to Bakersfield?
1-3 business days from our US warehouse via tracked express courier. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Can I find used ukuleles in Bakersfield?
Reverb, OfferUp Bakersfield, and the consignment at Russo's turn over ukes. The catch in dry Central Valley air: a used solid-top is often already cracked. Inspect the soundhole edge, the bridge, and the back. New from Bondi includes setup, a hard case, and warranty.
What's the Bakersfield Sound and how does ukulele fit?
Bakersfield Sound is the honky-tonk and country style Buck Owens and Merle Haggard built in the 50s and 60s as a counter to slick Nashville production. Telecaster-driven, hard-edged, played on dance floors at Trout's and the Blackboard. Ukulele isn't core to it, but the songwriting tradition welcomes any acoustic instrument that can carry a chord.
