Description
Sound demo of serial 30108, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Terry Carter reviews a Kanile'a KTR-T Tenor Ukulele.
The Kanile'a KTR-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, 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 KTR-T tenor ships with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
Specifications
| SKU | KTR-T + serial number |
|---|---|
| Model | KTR-T Pro (Mastergrade) Tenor |
| Size | Tenor |
| Number of 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 | Kanileʻa Phoenix Slotted |
| Headstock Logo, Rosette & Front Position Markers | Sand |
| Side Position Markers | White Mother-of-Pearl |
| Front Binding | Black Plastic |
| Nut & Saddle | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ |
| Soundhole | Traditional |
| Side Sound Port | Oval |
| Arm Comfort | TRU-Relief |
| Tuners | Cosmo Black Gotoh Stealth |
| Strings | Worth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Set |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A, Low G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 17” |
|---|---|
| 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
- The ukulele shown in the photos for the serial number you choose, or a new one built for you when you choose Build to Order
- Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag
WARRANTY - Kanile'a Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Kanileʻa builds your KTR-T Pro tenor by hand in Hawaiʻi. Photos show the in-stock serial number; your koa grain will be different. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm it with you after you order.
Common questions
Is the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the KTR-T tenor from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, and this ukulele uses Master Grade koa.
Where is the Kanile'a KTR-T ukulele made?
The Kanile'a KTR-T ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor use?
The Kanile'a KTR-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.
What is the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor ukulele?
The KTR-T is a Master Grade Pro Series tenor from Kanile'a. It pairs a traditional round soundhole and an oval side sound port with the Kanile'a Phoenix Slotted headstock, Cosmo black Gotoh Stealth tuners, a sand-colored headstock logo, rosette and position markers, black plastic top binding and TRU-Relief arm comfort.
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 KTR-T compare to the DK-T?
The Kanile'a KTR-T and DK-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 KTR-T has a traditional round soundhole, the Phoenix Slotted headstock and sand-colored detailing, while the DK-T has a D-shaped soundhole, a traditional thin slotted headstock and white mother-of-pearl detailing.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a KTR-T tenor is hand-built from solid koa, so no two have the same grain. When a finished ukulele is in stock, it is listed under its own serial number with Ships Now, and its photos show that exact ukulele. Choose Build to Order to have Kanileʻa build a new one for you.
How does Build to Order work?
Pick Pro - Build to Order and check out as usual. We place your order with Kanileʻa, who build the ukulele by hand in Hawaiʻi, and the build usually takes 6 to 8 weeks; we confirm the timing with you after you order. It ships to you with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
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