Ultra-Violet light cured polyester finish technology has been around for over thirty years. Its use in the musical instrument industry is very popular, with Taylor guitar paving the way. Currently Kanile`a `Ukulele is the only `ukulele manufacture in Hawai`i that has converted to a UV cured high gloss finish. To achieve a thin protective coat requires a lot of skill and knowledge. Staying true to our goal of providing the finest handcrafted instruments available, we embraced UV and now lead the industry with this revolutionary finish.

One of the many benefits of UV technology is the ability to cure the finish on an instrument without having to allow for the evaporation of its Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Combine this with a finish that has the ability to expand and contract with the wood along with curing of an instrument in minutes not days. One of the first points noticed by our customers is how beautiful our finish is. This durable, thin, true high gloss finish that was designed specifically for musical instruments truly protects the ‘ukulele, yet allows for tonal brilliance, which ultimately sets Kanile`a `Ukulele apart from the rest.