Description
KoAloha KSM-03 Gloss Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Pineapple Long Neck Ukulele is a pineapple-shaped soprano ukulele with a concert neck, made by hand in Hawaii with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides and a high-gloss finish. It has a solid mahogany neck, an ebony fretboard and bridge, a 15” scale and 17 frets.
Specifications
| SKU | KSM-03 |
|---|---|
| Size | Soprano with concert neck |
| Body shape | Pineapple |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Back and sides | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Finish | High-gloss |
| Neck | Solid mahogany |
| Fretboard and bridge | Ebony |
| Nut and saddle | TUSQ |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-pointed crown |
| Headstock logo | Abalone |
| Fret markers | Abalone on the 5th, 7th and 10th frets |
| Soundhole | KoAloha patented "Musubi" |
| Tuners | KoAloha geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon with high G |
| Made in | Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with HIGH G |
Measurements
| Scale length | 15.25” |
|---|---|
| Nut width | 1.5” |
| Frets | 17 |
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KSM-03 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show an earlier KSM-03 (a limited edition with orange tuner buttons), and the wood grain 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 KSM-03 solid wood or laminate?
The KoAloha KSM-03 is all-solid wood: a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, with a high gloss finish.
How is the KoAloha KSM-03 tuned?
The KoAloha KSM-03 is tuned G-C-E-A with a high G, and it comes with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings.
What is the difference between the KSM-03 and the KSM-13?
Both are KoAloha solid Hawaiian koa pineapple soprano long neck ukuleles. The KoAloha KSM-03 has a high-gloss finish, and the KSM-13 has KoAloha's satin Pikake finish.
Who is the KoAloha KSM-03 for?
The KoAloha KSM-03 suits players who want the round pineapple soprano body with the extra fret room of a concert neck. It has an all-solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, and KoAloha describes the tone of its koa ukuleles as a harmony of warmth and brightness.
Where is the KoAloha KSM-03 made?
The KoAloha KSM-03 is made by hand by KoAloha in Hawaii, and it is covered by the KoAloha Lifetime Warranty.
How does Build to Order work on the KoAloha KSM-03?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KSM-03 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.
