Description
The Kanile'a D-1 Core Concert Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made concert ukulele built from solid Deluxe Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, a D-shaped soundhole, white NuBone nut and saddle, UV gloss body with a UV silk neck, and Worth fluorocarbon High-G strings. Every Kanile'a D-1 Core Concert ships with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty. Kanile'a's Core Series uses Deluxe Grade koa, which is why this ukulele is titled "Deluxe" in our store.
What does the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert ukulele sound like?
This is a sound demo of a Kanile'a D-1 Concert Core (serial 28995), recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio. Every D-1 Concert Core uses the same Deluxe Grade koa construction, so the voice carries across serial numbers, while the koa grain varies.
Watch Kanile'a's own videos about the Kanile'a D-1 Core Concert Ukulele
Kanile'a's own video: Natural, Core, and Pro Series – What's the Difference? | Kanileʻa ʻUkulele Lineup Explained. This video explains the difference between the Natural, Core and Pro series.
Kanile'a's own video: Find The Right 'Ukulele Size For You! This video is a size guide covering soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a D-1 Core Concert is hand-built from solid koa, so no two have the same grain. Each in-stock ukulele is listed under its own serial number. Pick a serial number above, and the photos show that exact ukulele. It is the one that ships to you.
What is the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert ukulele?
The D-1 is Kanile'a's Hawaiian-made model with a D-shaped soundhole, the Kanile'a Crown headstock, chrome open-geared tuners and white mother-of-pearl logo and position markers. The Core Series version is built from Deluxe Grade koa and finished with a UV gloss body and a UV silk neck.
What is the difference between Kanile'a Natural, Core and Pro series ukuleles?
- Natural Series: Select Grade Hawaiian koa with a UV natural finish.
- Core Series: Deluxe Grade Hawaiian koa with a UV gloss body and UV silk neck. This is the series this ukulele belongs to.
- Pro Series: Premium Grade Hawaiian koa plus Pro features: a side sound port, TRU-Reduction, a black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, and Low-G tuning.
How does the Kanile'a D-1 Core compare to the D-1 Natural and the K-1?
The Kanile'a D-1 Core and D-1 Natural concerts share a D-shaped soundhole, a mahogany neck, an ebony fretboard, white NuBone nut and saddle and Worth fluorocarbon High-G strings. The Core uses Deluxe Grade koa with a UV gloss body and UV silk neck, while the Natural uses Select Grade koa with a UV natural finish. The K-1 has a traditional round soundhole where the D-1 has a D-shaped one.
What are the specifications of the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert ukulele?
- Model: D-1 Core (Deluxe) Concert
- Size: Concert
- Strings: 4
- Top: Deluxe Grade Hawaiian Koa
- Back & Sides: Deluxe Grade Hawaiian Koa
- Finish: UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck
- Neck: Single Piece Genuine Mahogany
- Fretboard, Bridge & Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock: Kanileʻa Crown
- Headstock Logo: White Mother-of-Pearl
- Front & Side Position Markers: White Mother-of-Pearl
- Nut & Saddle: White NuBone
- Soundhole: D-Shaped
- Tuners: Kanileʻa Open Geared Chrome
- Strings: Worth Fluorocarbon High-G
- Tuning: G-C-E-A, high G
What are the measurements of a Kanile'a D-1 concert ukulele?
- Scale Length: 15.5”
- Body Length: 10.5”
- Overall length: 24.5”
- Nut Width: 1.5”
- Lower Bout Width: 8”
- Upper Bout Width: 5.75”
What is included with the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert ukulele?
- The ukulele shown in the photos for the serial number you choose
- Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag
- Kanile'a lifetime warranty
Common questions about the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert ukulele
Is the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the D-1 Core concert from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, and this ukulele uses Deluxe Grade koa.
Where is the Kanile'a D-1 ukulele made?
The Kanile'a D-1 ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert use?
The Kanile'a D-1 Core concert comes with Worth fluorocarbon strings and a high G, which gives standard re-entrant G-C-E-A tuning.
Does the Kanile'a D-1 Core concert come with a case?
Yes. Every Kanile'a D-1 Core concert includes a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag.
What is the warranty on a Kanile'a ukulele?
Kanile'a ukuleles are covered by Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
Will the ukulele I receive look like the photos?
Yes. Each Kanile'a D-1 Core concert on this page is listed by serial number, and the photos show that exact instrument, so you can choose the koa grain you like best.
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