Description
Sound demo of serial 30091, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Sound demo of serial 30090, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio. It is a different ukulele of the same model.
Sound demo of serial 29813, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio. It is a different ukulele of the same model.
The Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-String Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made six-string tenor ukulele built from solid Premium Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, a D-shaped soundhole, an oval side sound port, a graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, UV gloss finish, and a Worth fluorocarbon 6-string combo set. Every Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-String Tenor ships with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty. Kanile'a's Pro Series uses Premium Grade koa, which is why this ukulele is titled "Premium" in our store.
Specifications
| SKU | D-1 T6 + serial number |
|---|---|
| Model | D-1 Pro (Premium) 6-String Tenor |
| Size | Tenor |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Top | Premium Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Premium Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Finish | UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck |
| Neck | Single Piece Genuine Mahogany |
| Fretboard, Bridge & Headplate | Ebony |
| Headstock | Kanileʻa Crown |
| Headstock Logo | White Mother-of-Pearl |
| Nut & Saddle | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ |
| Soundhole | D-Shaped |
| Side Sound Port | Oval |
| Top & Side Position Markers | White Mother-of-Pearl |
| Tuners | Kanileʻa Chrome Open Geared |
| Strings | Worth Fluorocarbon 6-String Combo Set |
| Tuning | G-C-c-E-a-A |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 17” |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Lower Bout Width | 9.25” |
| Upper Bout Width | 6.75” |
| Body Length | 12” |
| Frets | 19 |
What is included
- The ukulele shown in the photos for the serial number you choose
- Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag
WARRANTY - Kanile'a Lifetime Warranty
Common questions
Is the Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-string tenor ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the D-1 Pro 6-string tenor from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, and this ukulele uses Premium Grade koa.
Where is the Kanile'a D-1 ukulele made?
The Kanile'a D-1 ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-string tenor use?
The Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-string tenor comes with a Worth fluorocarbon 6-string combo set and is tuned G-C-c-E-a-A.
What is the Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-string tenor ukulele?
The D-1 is a Kanile'a model with a distinctive D-shaped soundhole, the Kanile'a Crown headstock, chrome open-geared tuners and white mother-of-pearl logo and position markers. This Pro Series version is a six-string tenor with a Worth fluorocarbon 6-string combo set, built from Premium Grade koa with a UV gloss body and a UV silk neck.
What is the difference between Kanile'a Natural, Core and Pro series ukuleles?
Natural Series: Select Grade Hawaiian koa with a UV natural finish. Core Series: Deluxe Grade Hawaiian koa with a UV gloss body and UV silk neck. Pro Series: Premium Grade Hawaiian koa plus four Pro features: a side sound port, TRU-Reduction, a black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, and Low-G tuning. This is the series this ukulele belongs to.
How does the Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-string compare to the D-1 Core tenor?
The D-1 Pro 6-string and the D-1 Core tenor share the D-shaped soundhole, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and tenor body. The Pro 6-string moves up to Premium Grade koa, adds an oval side sound port, uses a graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle in place of white NuBone, and has six strings where the Core tenor has four.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a D-1 Pro 6-String Tenor is hand-built from solid koa, so no two have the same grain. Each in-stock ukulele is listed under its own serial number. Pick a serial number above, and the photos show that exact ukulele. It is the one that ships to you.
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