Kamaka HF-3D4i Jake Shimabukuro "Blue" Deluxe 4 Solid Figured Koa Tenor Ukulele + 12-Month Lessons

The Kamaka HF-3D4i Jake Shimabukuro "Blue" Deluxe 4 Solid Figured Koa Tenor Ukulele is the Jake Shimabukuro "Blue" tenor ukulele that Kamaka builds by hand in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a solid premium figured Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, a polished finish, green abalone heart rosette and purfling, a slotted head and an ebony fretboard with Jake Shimabukuro's signature inlaid in mother of pearl. It comes with a Kamaka hardshell case.

Specifications

SKU	KAM-HF-3D4I
Size	Tenor
Top	Solid Figured Hawaiian Koa
Back & Sides	Solid Figured Hawaiian Koa
Koa Grade	Premium
Finish	Polished (Gloss)
Neck	Mahogany, Slotted Head
Headplate	Koa
Headstock Logo	Ebony with Green Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl Outline
Fretboard & Bridge	Ebony
Signature Inlay	Mother of Pearl, by Pearl Works
Rosette	Green Abalone Heart
Purfling	Green Abalone Heart
Binding	Ebony, Top and Back
End Strip	Ebony
Made in	Honolulu, Hawaii
Tuning	G-C-E-A

Measurements

Overall Length	27 1/2"
Scale Length	17"
Frets	18
Frets to the Body	14

What is included

• Kamaka HF-3D4i Jake Shimabukuro "Blue" 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-3D4i 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 10 to 12 months, and we confirm it with you after you order.

Common questions

What is the Kamaka HF-3D4i made of?

The Kamaka HF-3D4i has a solid premium-grade figured Hawaiian koa top, back and sides with a polished finish, a mahogany neck with a slotted head, a koa headplate, and an ebony fretboard and bridge. It has green abalone heart rosette and purfling, ebony binding on the top and back, and a mother of pearl signature inlay by Pearl Works.

Who is the Kamaka HF-3D4i made for?

Kamaka makes the HF-3D4i as the Jake Shimabukuro "Blue" tenor ukulele, with his signature inlaid in mother of pearl on the fretboard.

What size is the Kamaka HF-3D4i?

The Kamaka HF-3D4i is a tenor ukulele, 27 1/2 inches long overall, with a 17-inch scale length, 18 frets and 14 frets to the body.

Does the Kamaka HF-3D4i come with a case?

Yes. Kamaka includes a Kamaka hardshell case made for its tenor body size, with a velvet lining and a compartment for accessories.

Where is the Kamaka HF-3D4i made?

Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. makes the Kamaka HF-3D4i in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kamaka has made ukuleles in Honolulu since 1916.

How does Build to Order work on the Kamaka HF-3D4i?

Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new HF-3D4i with Kamaka, who build it by hand in Honolulu. Build time is usually 10 to 12 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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