Description
ANuenue Kyas Whale Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele "BALEIA" SPECIAL EDITION
The Kyas Whale with Private Reserve Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa.
Kyas Ryo is one of the most well-known ukulele virtuosos in Asia. He has won the best-technique prize in the 2007 Ukulele Contest in Japan. He has also performed at 40th Ukulele Festival Hawaii in 2010 and the Thailand Ukulele Festival in March 2011-2015. Kyas is an artist who is always challenged by all the possibilities of ukulele music.
Each time we watch Kays perform, he always gives us a ton of surprises. His music has matured over the last few years. Whether its an original piece, Smooth Jazz, Rock, or Pop, Kays covers all genres of music. Our ukulele grows with Kyas’s music. We learn a lot from him.
The master grade Hawaiian koa has supreme curly wood figures. Structurally, it is denser and stronger. As top it adds extra natural compression to balance out an aggressive attack. Koa get you that clear clarity and articulate trebles.
Hawaiian Koa is loved by many musicians and luthiers worldwide. Master grade Koa produces a well balanced sound with warm mids and deep low frequencies. Hawaiian Koa is great tonewood for a variety of different playing styles ranging from fingerstyle to fast strumming. Take a listen to ukulele virtuoso Kyas, as he showcases the versatility of this beautiful tone wood.
Humpback Whale inlay used black and white mother of pearl, along with turquoise stone and curly koa wood. eBony headstock veneer with Gold finish Gotoh UPT tuners with pearl knobs with 1:4 gear ratio for precise tuning.
Whales family inlay use selected black and white mother of pearl. Show the graceful posture of the whale swimming in the sea. Ebony is a hard dense tone wood with silky smooth feeling. It's a stable wood to be a fretboard, adds brightness to the tone, and faster attack.
The Inspiration from Ocean - The ocean rosette inlay with selected mother of pearl, curly maple, and turquoise stone, final touch design adorn with rosewood lines. The Flame Maple binding was added for better protection to the body.
The Whale Tail - The top ended with whale tail inlay. Selected curly maple and rosewood is use.
SPECS:
- Size: Tenor
- Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1-7/16 Inches
- Scale Lenth: 16-7/8 Inches
- Top: Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa
- Side: Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa
- Back: Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa
- Construction: All Solid
- Headplate: Ebony
- Machine Head:AnueNue Custom
- Neck: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Nut / Saddle: Buffalo Bone
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Rosette: Mother Of Pearl/Curly Maple/Turquoise Stone/Abalone
- Whale Tail: Curly Maple & Rosewood
- Whale Fretboard Inlays: Mother Of Pearl & Abalone
- Whale Headstock Inlay: Mother Of Pearl/Curly Maple/Turquoise Stone/Abalone
- Strings: aNueNue Black Water Strings
- Finish: High Gloss
- Binding: Rosewood
- Tuner: Gotoh UPT
- Anuenue Black Water Strings
- TUNED: G-C-E-A with HIGH G
* NOTE - Anuenue Blue Hardshell Case INCLUDED
WARRANTY - Anuenue One Year Limited Warranty
TERRY CARTER MUSIC STORE ADVANTAGE:
- Free Month Premium Membership at Uke Like The Pros ($29.95 Value) AND at Rock Like The Pros ($29.95 Value)
- Free 57 Point Instrument Inspection
- Custom Setup AVAILABLE (See Below)
- Free World Famous Candy Pack
- Free Uke Like The Pros Chord Chart
- Free Uke Like The Pros Microfiber Cloth
- Free Uke Like The Pros Sticker
- Fully Insured US and Worldwide Shipping
- Usually Ships Same Day - Unless Custom Work Added
- Easy Returns and Exchanges
* CUSTOM SETUP - Each instrument comes with a factory setup but a adding a custom setup is strongly recommend if you want the easiest playability, have arthritis, are particular about your setups and want a low action (how close the strings are to the fretboard) please click the "ADD SETUP" below.
* REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY - A humidifier is extremely important and it is recommended that you to get one. No matter where you live humidifiers not only protect your investment but also help the warranty process go smoother because you have taken the steps to ensure the safety and protection of your ukulele. If you ever have to file a warranty claim the first question asked will be if you have a humidifier.
* A PICKUP (several brands available) - click ADD PICKUP. Install times vary. If you need your instrument sooner please use the RUSH pickup option.
BASIC SETUP:
- 3-10 Business Day Turnaround + Shipping Time
- Adjust String Height At The Nut & Saddle For Easy Playability
ADVANCED SETUP:
- 3-10 Business Day Turnaround + Shipping Time
- Adjust String Height At The Nut & Saddle For Easy Playability
- Adjust Intonation
- Polish Frets & Fretboard
- Oil Fretboard & Bridge
- Reshape Nut Profile For Comfort & Smooth Tuning
- Fret Level (if needed)
- Balance Pickup (if needed)
* NOTE - You will receive the instrument in the PHOTOS
* Product may be shipped in manufacturing packaging to reduce waste.
* We give our instruments individual names to match their character
