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New Kanilea K-3 Concert Koa/Koa

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Status: Sold
Brand: Kanilea Ukelele
Product Year: 2013
Model: K-3 Concert
Serial #: 1213-11491
New/Preowned: New
SKU: 3638
Condition: Brand New
Body Type(s): Small, Concert Uke
Back & Sides: Koa
Top: Koa
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Bridge: Rosewood
Rosette: Curly Maple
Top Trim: None
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Bindings: None
Fret Markers: Abalone Dots
Frets to Body: 14

Headplate: Koa
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
Body Bindings: Tortoise Style
Tuner Finish: Gold
Cutaway: None
Pickup: None, we can install one
Body Length: 10.875 in
Upper Bout: 5.625 in
Lower Bout: 7.9375 in
Body Depth Heel: 2.3125 in
Body Depth Tail: 2.625 in
Scale Length: 15.125 in
Scale Length (mm): 384.2 mm
Nut Width: 1.5 in
Nut Width (mm): 38.1 mm
String Spacing: 1.75 in
String Spacing (mm): 44.5 mm
Weight: 0 lb. 0 oz.
Audio File: kanilea_k-3_concert_1213-11491.mp3

Description

Kanile'a Ukuleles are handmade in beautiful Oahu, Hawaii, where the history of the uke has it's origins. According to owner, Joe Souza, "ukulele has always been a part of my life," but it wasn't until his apprenticeship with master luthier, Pete Burmudez, that he realized that uke-building was his life's calling. That was 1990. Now, 24 years later, Joe and Crew are making the finest ukeleles in the world. Made from premium-curl Koa harvested from a private plantation, these could also be the most gorgeous ukes in the world. It seems as though the Hawaiian sunset itself has been captured within, each one radiating a fire of unmatched beauty and grace. What's more, the tone is absolutely perfect -- sweet, warm, woody, and punchy without sounding harsh or brittle. This K-3 Concert Model comes with a UV gloss finish and hardshell case.

I attended the 2013 Nashville NAMM show last summer looking to add a few hot new products to the Dream Guitars lineup, and as soon as I saw these amazing ukuleles, I knew we had to have them. Hands down, the most beautiful, and beautifully made, ukes at the show, and there were a bunch. These really stand out, not only because they're made from the finest Koa available, but because they're just so enjoyable to play, and have that sweet, woody character that seems to sing of The Island life. That reminds me, owners, Joe and Kristen invited me and the Dream Guitars crew to come down for a working vacay. It's on me, boys, let's go!

These are some of the nicest ukes you can buy. The tone is balanced and clear with lots of projection and the koa wood used is really spectacular. If you are a serious uke player, this may be the uke for you.

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SCALE LENGTH	15.125 in
NUT WIDTH	1.5 in
STRING SPACING	1.75 in
WOODS	KOA, KOA

Kanile'a Ukuleles are handmade in beautiful Oahu, Hawaii, where the history of the uke has it's origins. According to owner, Joe Souza, "ukulele has always been a part of my life," but it wasn't until his apprenticeship with master luthier, Pete Burmudez, that he realized that uke-building was his life's calling.

These are some of the nicest ukes you can buy. The tone is balanced and clear with lots of projection and the koa wood used is really spectacular.

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