{"product_id":"kamaka-hb-3-bell-shaped-koa-tenor-ukulele","title":"Kamaka HB-3 Hawaiian Koa Bell-Shaped Ohta Tenor Ukulele","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"video-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bhY27ay66uk\" srcdoc=\"\u0026lt;style\u0026gt;*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{height:100%}img,span{position:absolute;width:100%;top:0;bottom:0;margin:auto}span{height:1.5em;text-align:center;font:48px\/1.5 sans-serif;color:white;text-shadow:0 0 0.5em black}\u0026lt;\/style\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bhY27ay66uk?autoplay=1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img src=https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/bhY27ay66uk\/hqdefault.jpg alt='Play video'\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;▶\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\" title=\"Kamaka HB-3 Bell-Shaped Tenor | Hands-On Review + Playthrough\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 Hawaiian Koa Bell-Shaped Ohta Tenor Ukulele\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bell-shaped tenor ukulele with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, a semi-gloss finish, a solid Honduran mahogany neck and a rosewood fretboard and bridge, supplied with the Kamaka Deluxe Hardshell Case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Kamaka HB-3 made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 Bell-Shaped Tenor Ukulele is crafted from solid Hawaiian koa for a rich, warm tone. The semi-gloss finish highlights the natural beauty of the wood and adds a smooth feel for effortless play. The solid Honduran mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard give comfort, precision and durability, and the Mother-of-Pearl headstock logo completes the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the Kamaka HB-3 and how is it tuned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 is a bell-shaped tenor ukulele with a 27.5” overall length, a 17.25” scale length, a 1.38” nut width and 18 frets. The body measures 12” with a 9.18” lower bout and a 6.5\" upper bout. It is strung with Kamaka black nylon strings with a silver wound low G and tuned G-C-E-A with a wound low G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Kamaka HB-3 sound like and who is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur product copy for the HB-3 describes a rich, warm tone from the Hawaiian koa. Kamaka itself describes its tenor ukulele as having fine tonal quality and a full-bodied sound, generally preferred by professional entertainers, with a comfortable size and scale length that make it one of Kamaka's most popular models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Bell-Shaped Tenor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Solid Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Solid Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Semi-Gloss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Solid Honduran Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock Logo: Mother-of-Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard \u0026amp; Bridge: Rosewood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Kamaka Black Nylon with Silver Wound Low G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning of G-C-E-A with WOUND LOW G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 27.5”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 17.25”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-7\/16th\" (1.38\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout Width: 9.18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout Width: 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 12”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKamaka Deluxe Hardshell Case INCLUDED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWARRANTY - Kamaka Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Kamaka HB-3 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 is made in Honolulu, Hawaii, by Kamaka Hawaii, Inc., the ukulele maker that dates its history to 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat strings does the Kamaka HB-3 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 uses Kamaka black nylon strings with a silver wound low G, tuned G-C-E-A with a wound low G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does bell-shaped mean on the Kamaka HB-3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 is a bell-shaped tenor ukulele, so its body outline differs from the figure-eight shape of Kamaka's standard HF-3 tenor, while the scale length and overall length are the same: 17.25” and 27.5”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Kamaka HB-3 come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Kamaka HB-3 includes the Kamaka Deluxe Hardshell Case, so it is protected for travel and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty covers the Kamaka HB-3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamaka HB-3 is covered by the Kamaka Limited Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I receive the exact ukulele in the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show a Kamaka HB-3 tenor ukulele of this model. Hawaiian koa grain varies from one ukulele to the next, and new arrivals are photographed individually, so the photos on this page are updated as units arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Kamaka HB-3 ship free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Orders over $149 ship free within the continental United States, and the Kamaka HB-3 ships fast and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the Kamaka HB-3 is sold out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamaka ukuleles arrive in small numbers, so a model can sell out between arrivals. If the Kamaka HB-3 shows as sold out, contact us and we will let you know when the next one arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kamaka","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":67319040868601,"sku":"KAM-HB-3-#1","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4290\/6427\/files\/kamaka-hb-3-body-front.jpg?v=1791493885","url":"https:\/\/terrycartermusicstore.com\/products\/kamaka-hb-3-bell-shaped-koa-tenor-ukulele","provider":"Terry Carter Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}