Description
The Kanile'a DK-T Mastergrade Pro Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made tenor ukulele built from solid Master Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, a D-shaped soundhole, graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, UV gloss body with a UV silk neck, and a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G string set. Every Kanile'a DK-T tenor ships with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
What does the Kanile'a DK-T tenor ukulele sound like?
Sound demo of serial 30180, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
A second sound demo of a Kanile'a DK Tenor Pro (serial 29028), recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio, with the same construction and the same voice.
Watch Kanile'a's own videos about the Kanile'a DK-T Mastergrade Pro Tenor 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: Model Comparison (DK vs. KSR) - The Breakdown. This video compares the DK series with the KSR.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a DK-T tenor 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 DK-T tenor ukulele?
The DK-T is a Master Grade Pro Series tenor from Kanile'a. It pairs a D-shaped soundhole and an oval side sound port with a traditional thin slotted headstock, Cosmo black Gotoh Stealth tuners, a white mother-of-pearl logo and position markers, and black plastic top binding.
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.
- Pro Series: Premium Grade Hawaiian koa (Master Grade in the KTR and DK models) with Pro features including a side sound port, a black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, and Low-G tuning. This ukulele belongs to the Pro Series.
How does the Kanile'a DK-T compare to the KTR-T?
The Kanile'a DK-T and KTR-T are both Master Grade Pro Series tenors with an oval side sound port, black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, black plastic top binding and Cosmo black Gotoh Stealth tuners. The DK-T has a D-shaped soundhole, a traditional thin slotted headstock and white mother-of-pearl detailing, while the KTR-T has a traditional round soundhole, the Phoenix Slotted headstock and sand-colored detailing.
What are the specifications of the Kanile'a DK-T tenor ukulele?
- Model: DK-T Pro (Mastergrade) Tenor
- Size: Tenor
- Strings: 4
- Top: Master Grade Hawaiian Koa
- Back & Sides: Master Grade Hawaiian Koa
- Finish: UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck
- Neck: Single Piece Genuine Mahogany
- Fretboard, Bridge & Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock: Traditional Thin Slotted
- Headstock Logo: White Mother-of-Pearl
- Front & Side Position Markers: White Mother-of-Pearl
- Front Binding: Black Plastic
- Nut & Saddle: Graphite Infused Black TUSQ
- Soundhole: D-Shaped
- Side Sound Port: Oval
- Tuners: Cosmo Black Gotoh Stealth
- Strings: Worth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Set
- Tuning: G-C-E-A, Low G
What are the measurements of a Kanile'a DK-T tenor ukulele?
- Scale Length: 17.080”
- Body Length: 12”
- Overall length: 27”
- Nut Width: 1.5”
- Lower Bout Width: 9.25”
- Upper Bout Width: 6.75”
- Frets: 19
What is included with the Kanile'a DK-T tenor 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 DK-T tenor ukulele
Is the Kanile'a DK-T tenor ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the DK-T tenor from solid Master Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides.
Where is the Kanile'a DK-T ukulele made?
The Kanile'a DK-T ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a DK-T tenor use?
The Kanile'a DK-T tenor comes with a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G string set, which gives G-C-E-A tuning with a low G.
Does the Kanile'a DK-T tenor come with a case?
Yes. Every Kanile'a DK-T tenor 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 DK-T tenor 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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