Description
Kanile'a compares its Willie K, Aldrine and Diamond Pro Series models.
Aldrine Guerrero plays "Guava Jam" for Kanile'a.
Aldrine Guerrero on Kanile'a's ʻUkulele Club of Hawaiʻi.
The Kanile'a Aldrine Artist Series Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made tenor ukulele from Kanile'a's Artist Series, co-designed and played by Aldrine Guerrero of Ukulele Underground. It is built from solid Master Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a solid mahogany neck and an ebony fretboard, bridge and headplate. Aldrine's avatar is inlaid in Kailua beach sand on the fretboard and his signature in Kailua beach sand on the headplate, with a bird's eye maple rosette with black trim, black front and back binding, a traditional thick slotted headstock and black handcrafted Gilbert tuners with ebony knobs. It ships with a Kanile'a premium case and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
Specifications
| SKU | ALDRINE-T + serial number |
|---|---|
| Series | Artist Series (Pro) |
| Size | Tenor |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Top | Master Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Master Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Back | Kanileʻa Exclusive Radiused |
| Finish | UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck |
| Neck | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard, Bridge & Headplate | Ebony |
| Headstock | Traditional Thick Slotted |
| Headplate Inlay | Aldrine's signature in Kailua Beach Sand |
| Fretboard Inlay | Aldrine avatar in Kailua Beach Sand |
| Position Markers | Kailua Beach Sand |
| Rosette | Bird's Eye Maple with Black Trim |
| Binding | Black, front and back |
| Nut & Saddle | NuBone |
| Bridge Pins | Kanileʻa Exclusive Ebony |
| Bracing | TRU-R Bracing System |
| Tuners | Black Handcrafted Gilbert, Ebony Knobs and Dots |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A |
Measurements
| Overall Length | 27” |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 17.08” |
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Lower Bout Width | 9.25” |
| Upper Bout Width | 6.75” |
| Body Length | 12” |
| Frets | 19 |
What is included
- A new Aldrine Tenor built for you
- Kanile'a premium case
WARRANTY - Kanile'a Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Kanileʻa builds your Aldrine Tenor by hand in Hawaiʻi. Photos marked as examples show an earlier Aldrine tenor, serial 25649. Your wood grain will be different. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm it with you after you order.
Common questions
Who is the Aldrine model named after?
Aldrine Guerrero of Ukulele Underground. He co-designed this tenor with Kanile'a and plays it.
What makes the Aldrine different from a K-1 tenor?
It uses Master Grade koa and adds Aldrine's avatar and signature inlaid in Kailua beach sand, a bird's eye maple rosette, black front and back binding, a traditional thick slotted headstock and black Gilbert tuners with ebony knobs.
Where is the Kanile'a Aldrine made?
The Kanile'a Aldrine is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
How does Build to Order work?
Pick Pro - Build to Order and check out as usual. We place your order with Kanileʻa, who build the ukulele by hand in Hawaiʻi, and the build usually takes 6 to 8 weeks; we confirm the timing with you after you order. It ships to you with a Kanile'a premium case and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
The photos show a representative example of this model. You will receive an instrument that matches the specs and quality shown — it may not be the exact piece pictured. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
