The sweet-toned, nylon-stringed ukulele originated in the 19th century in Hawaii. It gained great popularity in the U.S. during the early in 20th century and from there spread internationally. Ibanez is pleased to offer variety of models, including those with electronics. Their lineup includes soprano and concert-size ukuleles, which bring the rich, textured sounds to your fingertips. The IUKS5 specifically features a soprano body design with mahogany wood construction and classic open gear tuners.