Description
The KoAloha KCNP-10 Satin Naupaka Solid Mango and Hawaiian Koa Concert Ukulele is a concert ukulele made in Hawaii by KoAloha with a solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango top, back and sides and a satin finish. KoAloha's Naupaka models are half koa and half mango, with the light mango and the dark koa alternating on the top, sides and back. It suits concert players who want an all-solid KoAloha with koa and mango in one body.
Specifications
| SKU | KCNP-10 |
|---|---|
| Size | Concert |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango |
| Back & Sides | Solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango |
| Finish | Satin (Pikake) |
| Neck | CNC-cut mahogany |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-pointed crown |
| Headstock Logo | Abalone |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Abalone |
| Nut & Saddle | TUSQ |
| Construction | Single-piece sidewall |
| Soundhole | KoAloha’s patented “Musubi” |
| Tuners | KoAloha premium geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon |
| Made in | Hawaii at the KoAloha shop in Honolulu |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with HIGH G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 15.25” |
|---|---|
| Body Length | 10.75” |
| Overall Length | 24” |
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Saddle Width | 2.75” |
| Lower Bout Width | 8” |
| Upper Bout Width | 5.75” |
| Frets | 17 |
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KCNP-10 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show an earlier KCNP-00, the gloss version of this model, and the wood grain and finish on yours 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 KCNP-10 Naupaka solid wood?
Yes. The KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka has a solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango top, back and sides.
How is the KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka tuned?
The KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka is a concert ukulele tuned G-C-E-A with a high G, and it ships with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings. It is 24 inches long overall with a 15.25-inch scale length and a 1.5-inch nut width.
What is the difference between the KCNP-10 and the KCNP-00?
Both are KoAloha Naupaka koa and mango concert ukuleles. The KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka has KoAloha's satin finish, which KoAloha calls Pikake, and the KCNP-00 has a gloss finish.
What does the KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka sound like and who is it for?
The KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka is for concert players who want an all-solid KoAloha with a warm, rich sound that opens up with playing. In his review of the KSNP-00 Naupaka, Terry Carter describes koa as a lush, balanced wood with rich overtones and mango as a warm wood that brings out the midrange, and says the Naupaka combines the two.
How does Build to Order work on the KoAloha KCNP-10 Naupaka?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KCNP-10 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.
