Kamaka HB-2 Classic Solid Hawaiian Koa Bell-Shaped Concert Ukulele + 12-Month Lessons

The Kamaka HB-2 Classic Solid Hawaiian Koa Bell-Shaped Concert Ukulele is a bell-shaped concert ukulele that Kamaka builds by hand in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides (select grade), a satin finish, and a rosewood fretboard and bridge. It comes with a Kamaka hardshell case made for this model.

Specifications

SKU	KAM-HB-2
Size	Bell-Shaped Concert
Top	Solid Hawaiian Koa
Back & Sides	Solid Hawaiian Koa
Koa Grade	Select
Finish	Satin
Neck	Mahogany
Headplate	Koa
Headstock Logo	Mother of Pearl
Fretboard & Bridge	Rosewood
End Strip	Rosewood
Made in	Honolulu, Hawaii
Tuning	G-C-E-A

Measurements

Overall Length	25"
Scale Length	16"
Frets	18
Frets to the Body	14

What is included

• Kamaka HB-2 Classic bell-shaped concert ukulele
• Kamaka hardshell case
• 12-month Uke Like The Pros Premium membership: online ukulele courses for all levels, workshops, weekly live beginner ukulele Q&A lessons on Zoom, and a 6-week Q&A series with Terry Carter

WARRANTY - Kamaka Limited Warranty

BUILD TO ORDER - Kamaka builds a new HB-2 for you by hand in Honolulu after you order. The photos are Kamaka example photos, and the wood grain on yours will be different. Build time is usually 3 to 4 months, and we confirm it with you after you order.

Common questions

What is the Kamaka HB-2 made of?

The Kamaka HB-2 has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides in select grade koa, a mahogany neck, a koa headplate with a mother of pearl Kamaka logo, and a rosewood fretboard and bridge. It has a satin finish and a rosewood end strip.

What size is the Kamaka HB-2?

The Kamaka HB-2 is a bell-shaped concert ukulele, 25 inches long overall, with a 16-inch scale length, 18 frets and 14 frets to the body.

What is the difference between Kamaka Classic, Deluxe and Deluxe 2?

Kamaka lists three trims. Classic has select-grade koa, a rosewood fretboard and bridge and a satin finish. Deluxe adds light-curl koa, an ebony fretboard and bridge, rope rosette and purfling and rosewood top binding, with a satin finish. Deluxe 2 has medium-curl koa, an ebony headplate, fretboard and bridge, abalone rosette and purfling, ebony binding on the top and back, and a polished finish.

Does the Kamaka HB-2 come with a case?

Yes. Kamaka includes a Kamaka hardshell case made for the HB-2 body size, with a velvet lining and a compartment for accessories.

Where is the Kamaka HB-2 made?

Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. makes the Kamaka HB-2 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kamaka has made ukuleles in Honolulu since 1916.

How does Build to Order work on the Kamaka HB-2?

Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new HB-2 with Kamaka, who build it by hand in Honolulu. Build time is usually 3 to 4 months, and we confirm the timing with you after you order. It comes with a Kamaka hardshell case and the Kamaka Limited Warranty.

How do I claim the Uke Like The Pros membership?

After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Uke Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, workshops, weekly live beginner ukulele Q&A lessons on Zoom, and a pre-recorded 6-week Q&A series with Terry Carter. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.

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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.

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