Tin Ukuleles
Playing music on the Front Porch, with handmade instruments made from discarded items, has a long history in the United States. According to the authors of “Handmade Music Factory”, plantation slaves began singing on their front porches with instruments fashioned with cast off parts and many were variations of instruments from their African homelands. One of those instruments was the one string fiddle – related to the diddlebow.
Our Tin Ukuleles are a one-of-a-kind instrument. Purchase one that we have already designed and built or bring us your special tin and we will design a ukulele just for you.
Custom Orders: Bring in or mail in your favorite tin, lunch box, or cigar box and we will custom make a ukulele just for you!
We can build you a custom ukulele from your favorite tin. Each ukulele is a work of art and a one-of-a-kind instrument for you or a loved one. The make great gifts. Tin ukuleles can also be electrified!
Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for a custom ukulele to be completed after we have received the tin. Call us for more information.
Wholesale opportunities are available by calling the store.
Tin Ukulele
Electric Tin Ukulele
Care of Your Tin Ukulele Instrument
Like any other instrument, you will want to avoid exposing your Ukulele to extreme heat or cold and keep it dry. Moisture and extreme temperatures can warp your fretboard. Strings will sometimes break, but can be easily replaced with similar gauge guitar or dulcimer string. New strings stretch, so it will need re-tuned more until you break-it-in.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to email us at porchmusicstore@gmail.com