Models and Pricing @ Kanile'a 'Ukulele.

Every Kanile'a 'Ukulele built carries with it, the knowledge and precision of master-builder Joseph Souza. We offer both pre-designed and design your own instruments.  By utilizing any of our pre-designed "K" models as a template and choosing your Accessories, you can personalize your new instrument.  As you enjoy viewing our web site you will notice that Koa and other exotic woods are so diverse in color and grain; each instrument has its own uniqueness. With that in mind, you can truly own a one of a kind masterpiece.

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K-1 Models

K-1 models include a Koa Body, Rosewood fret board and Paua Abalone position dots. A South American mahogany neck and Kanile'a's own unique rounded back. Your choice of  Grover chrome open gear or friction style tuning keys. To complete the instrument every 'Ukulele receives a hand rubbed the buffed high gloss UV cured  or satin finish and upgrade to hard case.

High Gloss UV Cured

K-1 Soprano 4-string ------------$625.00

K-1 Super Soprano --------------$695.00

K-1 Concert 4-string -------------$745.00

K-1 Super Concert 4-string -----$795.00

K-1 Tenor 4-string ---------------- $910.00

K-1 Super Tenor 4-string -------- $990.00

K-1 Baritone 4-string ------------ $1045.00

Sound Monster Satin Finish

$585.00

$645.00

$692.00

$740.00

$845.00

$915.00

$975.00

K-2 Models

K-2 models come with a Koa body, Rosewood fret board and Paua Abalone position dots. Top binding  of Tortoise and an elegant Black/white/black rosette.  A South American  mahogany neck and Kanile'a's own unique rounded back.  Grover chrome open gear  tuning keys. To complete the instrument every 'Ukulele receives a hand rubbed and buffed high gloss UV or satin finish and a free hard case.

High Gloss UV Cured

K-2 Soprano 4-string ------------$810.00

K-2 Super Soprano --------------$875.00

K-2Concert 4-string -------------$930.00

K-2 Super Concert 4-string -----$985.00

K-2 Tenor 4-string ---------------- $1,115.00

K-2 Super Tenor 4-string -------- $1,190.00

K-2 Baritone 4-string ------------ $1275.00

Sound Monster Satin Finish

$755.00

$815.00

$862.00

$915.00

$1,040.00

$1,110.00

$1,185.00

K-3 Models

K-3 models come with a Select Curly Koa body, Tortoise Top and Back binding, and an accenting wood inlay rosette.  Your choice of Rosewood fret board material and Paua mother-of-pearl position dots on top and side of fret board.  A South American  mahogany neck and Kanile'a's own unique rounded back.  Gold Grover open geared tuning keys. To complete the instrument every 'Ukulele receives a hand rubbed high gloss UV finish and a free hard case.

K-3 Soprano 4-string -----              $1,280.00
K-3 Super Soprano 4 string---       $1,335.00
K-3 Concert 4-string -----                $1,450.00
K-3 Super Concert 4-string -----     $1,505.00
K-3 Tenor 4-string -----                    $1,630.00
K-3 Super Tenor 4-string -----          $1,700.00
K-3 Baritone 4-string -----                 $1,760.00

K-4 Models

K-4 models come with a Premium Select Curly Koa body, Tortoise Top and Back binding material.  Paua Abalone top purfling (edging around soundboard) and rosette.   Ebony fret board with Paua Abalone position dots on top and side of fret board. A South American  mahogany neck and Kanile'a's own unique rounded back and closed Chrome tuning keys with Pearloid buttons. To complete the instrument every 'Ukulele receives a hand rubbed high gloss UV finish and a free hard case.

K-4 Soprano 4-string -----                 $2,120.00
K-4 Super Soprano 4 string---         $2,180.00
K-4 Concert 4-string -----                  $2,265.00
K-4 Super Concert 4-string -----      $2,320.00
K-4 Tenor 4-string -----                     $2,445.00
K-4 Super Tenor 4-string -----          $2,520.00
K-4 Baritone 4-string -----                 $2,575.00

K-5 Models

K-5 models come with a Premium Select Curly Koa body.  Tortoise Top and Back binding. Paua Abalone top and back purfling (edging around soundboard and back) and a custom double course Paua Abalone rosette . Ebony fret board bound with material matching the body's binding and Paua Abalone position dots on top and side of fret board.  A South American mahogany neck and Kanile'a's own unique rounded back. Your choice of Gold closed tuning keys with pearloid buttons.  To complete the instrument every 'Ukulele receives a hand rubbed high gloss UV finish, free hard case.

K-5 Soprano 4-string -----                 $2,890.00
K-5 Super Soprano 4 string---         $2,955.00
K-5 Concert 4-string -----                $3,040.00
K-5 Super Concert 4-string -----      $3,085.00
K-5 Tenor 4-string -----                     $3,220.00
K-5 Super Tenor 4-string -----          $3,290.00
K-5 Baritone 4-string -----                 $3,350.00

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Custom Work

Since the beginning we have always prided ourselves on personalizing your instrument.  Customer involvement,  along my suggestions, we have created some the worlds most unique and beautiful 'ukuleles. 

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Islander

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 still superb.  This instrument is a Super Concert made of Select Curly Koa, Tortoise binding, and a fingerboard and bridge made of Ebony.  It can be built with either 4,6,or 8-string combination.

Four String Islander          $1,765.00

Six String Islander             $1,899.00

Eight String Islander         $2,040.00

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TIPLE

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.  Our Tiple is designed after our K-3 Super Tenor with some unique features that is are available only on the instrument.

Ten String Tiple          $2,165.00

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Po'okela

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".
Price:
Po'okela Soprano 4-string -----$4,075.00
Po'okela Concert 4-string -----$4,135.00
Po'okela Super Concert 4-string -----$4,225.00
Po'okela Tenor 4-string -----$4,345.00
Po'okela Super Tenor 4-string -----$4,395.00
Po'okela Baritone 4-string----- $4485.00
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Pea Li'i

Pea Li'i means little Bear in Hawaiian. This instrument has been designed to be the ultimate 'ukulele. It's body design is a six string Super Tenor made of Premium Select Curly Koa, Ivoroid binding on top and back with mother-of-pearl trim around top, a custom double-course mother-of-pearl rosette with a curly Mango accenting inlay. In addition, Ebony fret board and bridge, and Grover tuners. A graphite truss rod inlayed in neck. This instrument was designed and built with the professional in mind.
Price: 2,775.00
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Hanohano

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!
Price: 2,055.00
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