Description
The KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake Solid Hawaiian Koa Concert Tenor Neck Ukulele is a concert-body ukulele with a tenor-length neck, made in Hawaii by KoAloha from solid Hawaiian koa with a satin finish. The tenor neck gives it 20 frets and a 17.06” scale length on a concert-size body. It is the satin version of the gloss KCM-02.
Specifications
| Model/SKU | KoAloha KCM-12 (KCM-12) |
|---|---|
| Size | Longneck Concert (concert body with a tenor neck) |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Solid Hawaiian Koa |
| Finish | Satin (Pikake) |
| Neck | CNC-cut mahogany |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Fretboard | 20-fret straight cut fretboard (joined at the 15th fret) with pocketed frets |
| Nut & Saddle | TUSQ |
| String Spacing | 11/32” on center |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-Pointed Crown |
| Headstock Logo | Abalone |
| Construction | Single-Piece Sidewall |
| Soundhole | KoAloha’s Patented “Musubi” |
| Top Fret Markers | Abalone on 5, 7, 10, and 12th |
| Tuners | KoAloha Geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon |
| Made in | Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with UNWOUND LOW G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 17.06” |
|---|---|
| Body Length | 10.87” |
| Overall length | 25.87” |
| Nut Width | 1.45” |
| Saddle Width | 2.25” |
| Lower Bout Width | 8” |
| Upper Bout Width | 5.75” |
| Frets | 20 |
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KCM-12 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show an earlier KCM-02, the gloss version of this model, so the finish on your satin KCM-12 will look less glossy and its wood 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 KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake solid wood?
Yes. The KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, a CNC-cut mahogany neck and an ebony fretboard and bridge.
How is the KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake tuned?
The KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake is tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G and uses KoAloha fluorocarbon strings and KoAloha geared tuners.
What does Pikake mean on the KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake?
Pikake is KoAloha's name for its satin finish. The KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake has a satin finish, and the KCM-02 is the same concert tenor neck model in high gloss.
What is the difference between the KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake and the KCM-02?
Both are KoAloha Hawaiian koa concert-body ukuleles with a tenor neck. The KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake has a satin finish and the KCM-02 has a high-gloss finish. Both have a 20-fret tenor-length neck with a 17.06-inch scale.
Who is the KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake for?
The KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake suits concert players who want the reach and extra frets of a tenor neck on a smaller concert body. It has an all-solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, which KoAloha describes as a balance of warmth and brightness for styles from fingerpicking to strumming and from classical to jazz.
How does Build to Order work on the KoAloha KCM-12 Pikake?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KCM-12 with KoAloha, who build it by hand in Hawaii. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm the timing with you after you order. It is covered by the KoAloha Lifetime Warranty.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
