Description
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.
What does the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor ukulele sound like?
Sound demo of serial 30108, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Watch Terry Carter's review of the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor ukulele
Terry Carter reviews a Kanile'a KTR-T Tenor Ukulele.
Watch Kanile'a's own videos about the Kanile'a KTR-T Mastergrade Pro Tenor Ukulele
Kanile'a's own video: Natural, Core, and Pro Series – What's the Difference? | Kanileʻa ʻUkulele Lineup Explained. It explains the difference between the Natural, Core and Pro series.
Kanile'a's own video: Kanile'a 'Ukulele KTR T Sound Demo. It is Kanile'a's official sound demo of the KTR tenor.
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. 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 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.
What are the specifications of the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor ukulele?
- Model: KTR-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: 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
What are the measurements of a Kanile'a KTR-T tenor ukulele?
- 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 with the Kanile'a KTR-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 KTR-T tenor ukulele
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.
Does the Kanile'a KTR-T tenor come with a case?
Yes. Every Kanile'a KTR-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 KTR-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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