Description
The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele is a baritone ukulele handcrafted in Hawaii by Kamaka, with a light curl koa top, back and sides, Schaller geared tuners and a Kamaka Deluxe Hardshell Case.
Specifications
| Model | Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa |
|---|---|
| Size | Baritone Ukulele |
| Top | Light Curl Koa |
| Back & Sides | Light Curl Koa |
| Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headstock | Hawaiian Koa |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Rosewood |
| Nut & Saddle | Micarta |
| Tuners | Schaller Geared |
| Serial Number (ukulele #1) | 250780 |
| Tuning | D-G-B-E with LOW D |
Measurements
| Overall length | 31” |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 20.25” |
| Nut Width | 1.38” |
| Lower Bout Width | 10.25” |
| Upper Bout Width | 7.75” |
| Body Length | 14” |
| Frets | 19 |
What is included
- Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele
- Kamaka Deluxe 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 One Year Limited Warranty
YOUR UKULELE - When a numbered ukulele such as #1 is in stock, it is the one shown in the first two photos and it ships right away. Choose Build to Order and Kamaka builds a new HF-4 Premium Curly Koa 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 3 to 4 months, and we confirm it with you after you order.
Common questions
What is the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele made of?
The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele has a light curl koa top, back and sides with a semi-gloss finish that shows the curly koa grain. It has a mahogany neck, a Hawaiian koa headstock, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, and a Micarta nut and saddle.
What size is the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele and how is it tuned?
The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele is a baritone ukulele, 31 inches long overall, with a 20.25-inch scale length, a 1.38-inch nut width and 19 frets. It is tuned D-G-B-E with a low D, the same notes as the top four strings of a guitar.
Who is the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele for?
Kamaka describes the baritone as the largest size of its ukuleles, often preferred by guitar players because it is tuned like the highest four strings on a guitar. If you already play guitar, the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele lets you use the chord shapes you know.
What is the difference between the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele and the HF-4 Hawaiian Koa?
Both are Kamaka baritone ukuleles with the same size and tuning. The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele is listed with a Light Curl Koa top, back and sides, and the Kamaka HF-4 Hawaiian Koa Baritone Ukulele has a Hawaiian koa top, back and sides.
Does the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele come with a case?
Yes. The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele includes a Kamaka Deluxe Hardshell Case.
Is the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele made in Hawaii?
Yes. The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele is handcrafted in Hawaii by Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. of Honolulu, a maker with over 100 years of ukulele craftsmanship.
What strings does the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele use?
The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele uses a nylon baritone string set tuned D-G-B-E with a low D.
Does the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele have geared tuners?
Yes. The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele has Schaller geared tuners.
Does the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele have a warranty?
Yes. The Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa Baritone Ukulele is covered by the Kamaka One Year Limited Warranty.
How does Build to Order work on the Kamaka HF-4 Premium Curly Koa?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new HF-4 Premium Curly Koa 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 everything listed under What is included.
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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