Description
The Kamaka HF-1-D2 Deluxe 2 Solid Hawaiian Curly Koa Soprano Ukulele is a soprano ukulele built by hand in Honolulu, Hawaii by Kamaka, with a solid medium-curl Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, a polished finish, abalone rosette and purfling, and ebony binding. It comes with a Kamaka hardshell case made for this model.
Specifications
| SKU | KAM-HF-1-D2 |
|---|---|
| Model | HF-1 D2 (Soprano Deluxe 2) |
| Size | Soprano (Standard) |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian Koa, Medium Curl |
| Back & Sides | Solid Hawaiian Koa, Medium Curl |
| Finish | Polished (Gloss) |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headplate | Ebony |
| Headstock Logo | Abalone with Mother-of-Pearl Outline |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Rosette | Abalone |
| Purfling | Abalone |
| Binding | Ebony, Top and Back |
| End Strip | Ebony |
| Tuners | Gotoh |
| Strings | Kamaka Soprano |
| Made in | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with High G |
Measurements
| Overall Length | 20 1/8” |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 13 9/16” |
| Body Length | 9.5” |
| Nut Width | 1.35” |
| Lower Bout Width | 7” |
| Upper Bout Width | 5.5” |
| Frets | 16 |
| Frets to the Body | 12 |
What is included
- Kamaka HF-1-D2 Deluxe 2 soprano 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
YOUR UKULELE - Choose #1 for the ukulele shown in the first two photos, in stock and ready to ship. Choose Build to Order and Kamaka builds a new HF-1-D2 for you by hand in Honolulu. The wood grain and curl on a new one will be different from the photos. Build time is usually 5 to 6 months, and we confirm it with you after you order.
Common questions
What is the Kamaka HF-1-D2 made of?
The Kamaka HF-1-D2 has a solid medium-curl Hawaiian koa top, back and sides with a polished finish. It has a mahogany neck, an ebony headplate, fretboard, bridge and end strip, an abalone rosette and purfling, ebony binding on the top and back, and an abalone Kamaka logo with a mother of pearl outline.
What size is the Kamaka HF-1-D2 and how is it tuned?
The Kamaka HF-1-D2 is a soprano ukulele, which Kamaka calls the Standard size. It is 20 1/8 inches long overall, with a 13 9/16-inch scale length, 16 frets and 12 frets to the body, and it is tuned G-C-E-A with a high G.
What is the difference between the Kamaka HF-1, HF-1-D and HF-1-D2?
All three are Kamaka soprano ukuleles with solid Hawaiian koa bodies. The HF-1 Classic uses select-grade koa, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, a satin finish and no rosette or binding. The HF-1-D Deluxe uses light-curl koa, an ebony fretboard and bridge, a rope rosette and purfling and rosewood top binding. The HF-1-D2 Deluxe 2 uses medium-curl koa, an ebony headplate, an abalone rosette and purfling, ebony binding on the top and back and a polished finish.
Who is the Kamaka HF-1-D2 for?
The Kamaka HF-1-D2 suits players who love the classic small soprano size and sound, players with smaller hands, and collectors who want a top-grade Hawaiian ukulele. Its all-solid curly Hawaiian koa top, back and sides give a warm, sweet sound that opens up the more it is played.
Where is the Kamaka HF-1-D2 made?
The Kamaka HF-1-D2 is made by hand in Honolulu, Hawaii by Kamaka Hawaii, Inc., which has been making ukuleles since 1916.
How does Build to Order work on the Kamaka HF-1-D2?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new HF-1-D2 with Kamaka, who build it by hand in Honolulu. Build time is usually 5 to 6 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.
