Description
The KoAloha KTNP-00 Gloss Naupaka Solid Mango and Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele is a tenor ukulele made in Hawaii with a solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango top, back and sides and a high-gloss finish.
Specifications
| Model/SKU | KoAloha KTNP-00 (KTNP-00) |
|---|---|
| Size | Tenor |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian Koa & Mango |
| Back & Sides | Solid Hawaiian Koa & Mango |
| Finish | High-Gloss |
| Neck | CNC-Cut Mahogany |
| Headstock | Mahogany with KoAloha 5-Pointed Crown |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | TUSQ |
| Soundhole | KoAloha Patented "Musubi" |
| Construction | Single-Piece Sidewall |
| Tuners | KoAloha Geared |
| Strings | KoAloha Fluorocarbon Low G |
| Made in | Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with UNWOUND LOW G |
Measurements
| Overall length | 26.75 in |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 17.25 in |
| Nut width | 1.5 in |
| Lower bout width | 8 in |
| Upper bout width | 5.75 in |
| Body length | 11.75 in |
| Saddle width | 2.75 in |
| Frets | 20 |
What is included
- KoAloha KTNP-00 Gloss Naupaka Solid Mango and Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KTNP-00 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show earlier KTNP-00 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 KTNP-00 Naupaka made of?
The KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka has a solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango top, back and sides with a high-gloss finish and single-piece sidewall construction. It has a CNC-cut mahogany neck, an ebony fretboard and bridge, and a TUSQ nut and saddle. The headstock is mahogany with KoAloha's 5-pointed crown, and the soundhole is KoAloha's patented "Musubi" design, which is built to enhance projection and clarity compared with a standard tenor ukulele.
What size is the KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka and how is it tuned?
The KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka is a tenor ukulele, 26.75 inches long overall, with a 17.25-inch scale length, a 1.5-inch nut width and 20 frets. It ships with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G, which gives a fuller range, and KoAloha geared tuners.
What does Naupaka mean on a KoAloha ukulele?
In Terry Carter's review of the Naupaka line, a Naupaka is a half koa, half mango ukulele. The top and the back each combine the two woods, with koa and mango alternating, so you can see a dark koa section and a lighter mango section. Terry Carter says the Naupakas are made in small batches, roughly ten of each size. The KTNP-00 is the gloss version: its finish is high-gloss, while the KTNP-10 is satin.
What does the KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka 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 review of the Naupaka line, Terry Carter describes koa as a balanced, lush wood with nice overtones, not too trebly and not too mid-range. He describes mango as warmer than koa, with a little more midrange and possibly more bass, and less projection. He says combining the two gives a balance of koa's crispness and mango's warmth, a more complex sound.
What is the difference between the KTNP-00 and the KTNP-10?
Both are KoAloha Naupaka tenor ukuleles with a solid Hawaiian koa and mango body. The KoAloha KTNP-00 has a high-gloss finish, and the KTNP-10 has a satin finish.
Is the KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka made in Hawaii?
Yes. The KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka is made in Hawaii by KoAloha, from solid Hawaiian koa and solid mango.
What strings does the KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka use?
The KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka comes with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G.
Does the KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka have tuners with gears?
Yes. The KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka has KoAloha geared tuners.
Does the KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka have a warranty?
Yes. The KoAloha KTNP-00 Naupaka 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 KTNP-00?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KTNP-00 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.
