Description
The KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Ukulele is a soprano ukulele made in Hawaii with a solid Hawaiian koa body and KoAloha's satin Pikake finish. It has an ebony fretboard and bridge, KoAloha's 5-pointed crown headstock and patented "Musubi" soundhole, in the small soprano size.
Specifications
| SKU | KSM-10 |
|---|---|
| Size | Soprano |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Back and sides | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Finish | Satin (Pikake) |
| Neck | CNC-cut mahogany |
| Fretboard and bridge | Ebony |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-pointed crown |
| Soundhole | KoAloha patented "Musubi" |
| Tuners | KoAloha geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon |
| Made in | Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with HIGH G |
Measurements
| Scale length | 14” |
|---|
What is included
- KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Ukulele
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KSM-10 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show earlier KSM-10 ukuleles, 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-10 Pikake solid wood?
Yes. The KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides with a satin finish, a mahogany neck and an ebony fretboard and bridge.
What size is the KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake and how is it tuned?
The KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake is a soprano ukulele with a 14-inch scale length. It is tuned G-C-E-A with a high G, and it has KoAloha geared tuners.
What does Pikake mean on the KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake?
Pikake is KoAloha's name for the satin finish. In Terry Carter's comparison of the KTM-10 Pikake and the KTM-00, the only difference between the two is the finish, satin on the Pikake and gloss on the standard model. The KSM-10 Pikake is the satin soprano of the same line.
What does the KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake sound like and who is it for?
KoAloha describes the tone of its koa ukuleles as a balance of warmth and brightness, and says they suit styles from fingerpicking to strumming and from classical to jazz. In his satin versus gloss comparison of two KoAloha tenors, Terry Carter says satin ukuleles tend to ring out a little more than gloss ones.
Is the satin finish on the KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake bare wood?
No. A satin finish is still a sprayed coating, thinner than a gloss coat.
What is the difference between the KoAloha KSM-10 and the KSM-00?
Both are KoAloha solid Hawaiian koa soprano ukuleles. The KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake has a satin finish, and the KSM-00 has a high-gloss finish. The video above compares satin and gloss on the tenor versions.
Is the KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake made in Hawaii?
Yes. The KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake is made in Hawaii by KoAloha, from solid Hawaiian koa. It is covered by the KoAloha Lifetime Warranty; Terry Carter says the KoAloha warranty is automatic, with no serial number or registration needed.
How does Build to Order work on the KoAloha KSM-10 Pikake?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KSM-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.
TERRY CARTER MUSIC STORE ADVANTAGE
- 🎓 FREE 1-Month Membership at Uke Like The Pros AND Rock Like The Pros ($70 value)
- 📦 Fast, Fully Insured Shipping on Every Order
- 🔄 Easy 30-Day Returns on New Instruments
- ⭐ 30,000+ Orders Since 2018 — Real Musicians, Real Service
📸 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.
