Description
The KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani Solid Hawaiian Koa 6-String Tenor Ukulele is a six-string tenor ukulele with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides and a satin finish.
Specifications
| Model/SKU | KoAloha KTM-16 (KTM-16) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6-string tenor |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Back and sides | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Finish | Satin |
| Neck | CNC-cut mahogany |
| Fretboard and bridge | Ebony |
| Nut and saddle | TUSQ |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-pointed crown |
| Tuners | KoAloha geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon |
| Tuning | G-c-C-E-a-A with UNWOUND LOW C, UNWOUND LOW C, E, A, UNWOUND LOW A |
Measurements
| Overall length | 26.75 in |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 17.25 in |
| Nut width | 1.5 in |
| Saddle width | 2.75 in |
| Body length | 11.75 in |
| Lower bout width | 8 in |
| Upper bout width | 5.75 in |
| Frets | 20 |
What is included
- KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani Solid Hawaiian Koa 6-String Tenor Ukulele
WARRANTY - KoAloha lifetime warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KTM-16 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show earlier KTM-16 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
What is the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani made of?
The KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides with a satin finish. It has a CNC-cut mahogany neck, an ebony fretboard and bridge, and a TUSQ nut and saddle. The headstock is KoAloha's 5-pointed crown, and the tuners are KoAloha geared tuners, three on each side.
What size is the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani and how is it tuned?
The KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani is a 6-string tenor ukulele, 26.75 inches long overall, with a 17.25-inch scale length, a 1.5-inch nut width and 20 frets. It uses KoAloha fluorocarbon strings, and its G-c-C-E-a-A tuning includes unwound low C and low A strings.
How many strings does the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani have and how is it tuned?
The KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani has six strings, KoAloha fluorocarbon, tuned G-c-C-E-a-A with unwound low C and low A strings.
Is the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani a guitarlele?
No. In Terry Carter's review, the KTM-16 is a standard tenor ukulele with six strings, not a guitarlele. It follows standard G-C-E-A ukulele tuning with two of the four courses doubled: the G is a single low G, the C is a pair of high C and low C an octave apart, the E is a single string, and the A is a pair of high A and low A an octave apart. Terry Carter says that because not every course is doubled, it gets some of the fullness of a 12-string guitar without every string being doubled.
What does the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani 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 reviews, Terry Carter says the KTM-16 works for strumming, fingerpicking, blues and jazz. Because it uses standard G-C-E-A tuning, he says you can play your usual ukulele chords and courses on it. He says KoAloha offered a low G or a high G, and the KTM-16 comes with the low G, which adds a little extra bass.
Why is the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani priced lower than the gloss KTM-06?
Terry Carter says the satin finish takes less time in the finishing room than a gloss finish, and the KTM-16 has no ebony head plate, which also takes time, so KoAloha can bring the price down while still making it in Hawaii from solid koa.
What is the difference between the KTM-16 and the KTM-06?
Both are KoAloha Imaikalani 6-string tenor ukuleles in solid Hawaiian koa. The KoAloha KTM-16 has a satin finish, and the KTM-06 has a high-gloss finish. The KTM-06 review above shows the gloss version.
Is the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani made in Hawaii?
Yes. KoAloha makes its ukuleles in Hawaii, and the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani is built from solid Hawaiian koa.
Does the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani have tuners with gears?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani has KoAloha geared tuners, three on each side of the headstock.
Does the KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani have a warranty?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-16 Imaikalani 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 KTM-16 Imaikalani?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KTM-16 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.
