Kamaka HF-3D2i Deluxe 2 Slotted Head Solid Curly Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele + 12-Month Lessons

The Kamaka HF-3D2i Deluxe 2 Slotted Head Solid Curly Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele is a tenor ukulele that Kamaka builds by hand in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides (medium curl grade), a polished finish, abalone rosette and purfling, and an ebony fretboard and bridge. It is the Slotted Head version of the HF-3, with open slots cut through the headstock for the tuners. It comes with a Kamaka hardshell case made for this model.

Specifications

SKU	KAM-HF-3D2I
Size	Tenor
Top	Solid Hawaiian Koa
Back & Sides	Solid Hawaiian Koa
Koa Grade	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
Headstock	Slotted
Made in	Honolulu, Hawaii
Tuning	G-C-E-A

Measurements

Overall Length	27 1/8"
Scale Length	17"
Frets	18
Frets to the Body	14

What is included

• Kamaka HF-3D2i Deluxe 2 Slotted Head tenor 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 HF-3D2i for you by hand in Honolulu after you order. The photos are Kamaka example photos, some showing the Classic HF-3 or the Deluxe 2 trim on another size, as marked, and the wood grain on yours will be different. Build time is usually 5 to 6 months, and we confirm it with you after you order.

Common questions

What is the Kamaka HF-3D2i made of?

The Kamaka HF-3D2i has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides in medium curl grade koa, a mahogany neck, an ebony headplate with an abalone with mother-of-pearl outline Kamaka logo, and an ebony fretboard and bridge. It has an abalone rosette and purfling, ebony binding on the top and back, and a polished finish.

What size is the Kamaka HF-3D2i?

The Kamaka HF-3D2i is a tenor ukulele, 27 1/8 inches long overall, with a 17-inch scale length, 18 frets and 14 frets to the body. On Kamaka's price list, the "I" models are the slotted head ukuleles.

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 HF-3D2i come with a case?

Yes. Kamaka includes a Kamaka hardshell case made for the HF-3 body size, with a velvet lining and a compartment for accessories.

Where is the Kamaka HF-3D2i made?

Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. makes the Kamaka HF-3D2i in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kamaka has made ukuleles in Honolulu since 1916.

How does Build to Order work on the Kamaka HF-3D2i?

Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new HF-3D2i 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. Kamaka also offers this trim with a cedar or spruce top; contact us before you order if you want one.

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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