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Size and Styles @
Kanile'a 'Ukulele.
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Kanile'a 'Ukulele
offers both pre-designed and design your own instruments. All pre-designed
models come equipped with the accessories listed on our
Models & Pricing
page. Every instrument, with the exception of an eight string, may be
equipped with a fourth course G fixed with a 0.029" wire-wrapped nylon-core
string for no extra charge. The woven G-string is tuned an octave lower,
which gives a richer sound and opens a wider picking range. Other upgrades
are available on our Accessories page.
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LINK to view pictures.
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The four string Soprano has been
and will always be the classic vision of what a 'ukulele is. It's small
size corresponds with the many players of yesteryear who made the
'ukulele so famous. Our Soprano 'ukuleles' have been designed to have
superior sound and projection. To achieve this we have created our own
unique body style with a wider lower bout ('uha or hip) and a slightly
longer body yet still carries the classic 13 and 1/2 inch Soprano scale.
This particular instrument is a K-2 Soprano.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-2 Soprano
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Koa concert four string is
considered to be the most popular 'ukulele. Most advanced players choose
the concert because of its bigger scale over the standard (soprano)
size. All of our concert size 'ukuleles come with a 3/4 inch wider lower
bout (uha or hip). By using an 8 and 1/16-inch lower bout, this makes
for a rich, full sounding, concert size instrument.
This particular instrument is a K-5 Concert.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-5 Concert
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On the left is an example of a Five
string Concert equipped with a double "A" course at the same octave. In
addition, we offer a six-string concert with a silver wound double
octave A and nylon double octave C course.
This particular instrument is a K-1 Concert.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-1 Concert
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The Super Concert is a deluxe
hybrid 'ukulele. It combines the easy playability of the 17-inch Tenor
scale with the clear and crisp "classic" sound of a Concert body. This
style of 'ukulele is our most popular. Every proud customer just loves his or her Super
Concert!
This particular instrument is a K-1 Super Concert.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-1 Super Concert
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The
Six String Super Concert is a strumming hybrid 'ukulele. It combines the
easy playability of the 17-inch Tenor scale with the clear, crisp "classic" sound of a Concert body. This
'ukulele is assembled using our 6
string Tenor tuning combination.
Its projection and sustain is awesome. Match that up with ease of
playability and you have an enjoyable instrument.
This particular instrument is a K-1 Six String Super Concert .
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-1 Super Concert
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Every type of player enjoys the
Tenor 'ukulele and it's full-bodied sound. The Koa 4 string Tenor is the
most popular amongst the local players. The four-strings is excellent
for players who like to pick and strum.
This particular instrument is a K-3 Tenor.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-3 Tenor
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On the left is an example of a
five-string Tenor with a double "A" course. The two "A" strings add
incredible volume yet keeping the instrument easy to tune and play.
This particular instrument is a K-1 Tenor.
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K-1 Tenor
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The six-string Tenor is a great
instrument for the players who enjoy double strumming like the classic
styles of the Hawaiian entertainers. Our six string tenor 'ukuleles like
our concert 'ukuleles also have a double octave C and A course.
This particular instrument is a K-3 Six String Tenor.
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K-3 Tenor
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The Koa 8-string tenor is
definitely at the top for sound and projection. When playing an 8-string
tenor, every mele (song) sounds so much sweeter. The instrument is
strung with octave pairs in the G (forth) course and C (third) course.
The E (second) and A (first) course are both at standard tuning. The
8-string tenor is usually for the advanced player, although we have
built many 8-stringed instruments for customers who soon find out the
benefits of playing a beautiful sounding 'ukulele.
This particular instrument is a K-3 Tenor.
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K-3 Tenor
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The Super Tenor
'ukulele is our own
unique design. This instrument carries a 17-inch tenor scale and a body
with a lower bout that is one and 1/2 inches wider than a regular tenor.
This combination of body and scale gives this 'ukulele excellent tone
and projection. The Super Tenor's design supports any of the string
combinations mentioned earlier on this page. Shown on the left is a six
string with a double octave C and A course.
This particular instrument is a K-3 Super Tenor
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of a
K-3 Super Tenor
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The Baritone 'ukulele is the most unique in the 'ukulele family.
They carry a 22 inch scale and fallow the same tuning as the first four
courses of a guitar. Because of their similarities to the guitar,
Baritone 'ukuleles are very popular guitar and banjo players.
This particular instrument is a K-3 Baritone
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cost of the K-3 Baritone
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The Islander model originated from
an idea Joe had that took several years to come together. An inlay
of this sort was never done on any type of instrument. Its
originality is unmatched and the sound is superb. This instrument
is a Super Concert made of Select Curly Koa which has binding and a
finger board and bridge made of Ebony. It can be built with either
4,6,or 8 string combination.
This particular instrument is a Islander model.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost
of the Islander
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The Tiple is a ten stringed instrument that
was introduced by the Martin Guitar co. in the 1920's. This steel
stringed instrument is tuned like an 'ukulele and has a sound that is
very distinct with incredible projection and sustain.
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cost of the Tiple.
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Po'okela in Hawaiian means
superior. This instruments beautifully designed ornate accessories
elevates it to the highest level of art ever done with the 'ukulele. We
created a web page to list and categorize all of these incredible
accessories. Please look at a true masterpiece we have named "Po'okela".
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of
the Po'okela
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Pea Li'i means little Bear in
Hawaiian. This instrument has been designed to be the ultimate 'ukulele.
Its body design is a Super Tenor made of Premium curly Koa, Ivoroid
binding with a mother-of-pearl trim, a custom double-course
mother-of-pearl rosette with a curly Mango accenting inlay. In addition,
Ebony fret board and bridge, L.R. Baggs under saddle Ribbon transducer
with a Micro E.Q. and mini rotomatic Grover tuners. This instrument is
designed and built with the professional in mind.
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Models and Pricing to view the cost of
the Pea Li'i
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Hanohano means magnificent in
Hawaiian. This truly describes the beauty of this Super Concert
'ukulele. From its premium curly Koa back and sides to its heavily
figured "bear claw" spruce sound board. Every aspect of this 'ukulele is
spectacular! We also added a premium curly Koa rosette along with top
and back binding of Ivoroid. Next to the top binding is a strip of
herringbone purfling. On the back, a black/white/black "trim strip"
incased with a layer of Ivoroid outer binding. Other accessories that
complete this instrument are an Ebony fret board/bridge and black nickel
closed gear Grover tuners. The design of this instrument is straight
from our workbench. You will not find another ukulele like it anywhere!
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Models and Pricing to view the cost
of the Hanohano
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Above are custom 'ukuleles that
were made for two individual customers. Our "design your own"
instruments allows you to envision your personal 'ukulele and have it
built to your liking. An extensive array of woods, mother-of-pearl
inlay, binding, laser engraving and custom rosettes can be found on our
Accessories page. This will assist you in designing your own personal
instrument. Then you too can play a "design your own" Kanile'a
'ukulele.
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