Description
Kanile'a introduces the Diamond super tenor.
Sound demo of a Diamond super tenor, serial 29372, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Sound demo of a Diamond super tenor, serial 28157, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Kanile'a compares its Willie K, Aldrine and Diamond Pro Series models.
The Kanile'a Diamond Artist Series Super Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made super tenor ukulele from Kanile'a's Artist Series, designed by Kaimana Souza, eldest son of Kanile'a founders Joe and Kristen Souza (Kaimana means diamond in Hawaiian). It is built from solid Premium Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a solid mahogany neck and an ebony fretboard, bridge and headplate. A diamond is inlaid in Kailua beach sand on the fretboard with Kailua beach sand position markers, a zebrawood rosette with black trim, black front and back binding, a graphite infused black TUSQ nut and saddle and a Cobra slotted headstock with black Gotoh Stealth 18:1 tuners. It ships with a Kanile'a premium case and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
Specifications
| SKU | DIAMOND-ST + serial number |
|---|---|
| Series | Artist Series (Pro) |
| Size | Super Tenor |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Top | Premium Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Premium Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Back | Kanileʻa Exclusive Radiused |
| Finish | UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck |
| Neck | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard, Bridge & Headplate | Ebony |
| Headstock | Kanileʻa Cobra Slotted |
| Headstock Logo | Sand |
| Fretboard Inlay | Diamond in Kailua Beach Sand |
| Position Markers | Kailua Beach Sand |
| Rosette | Zebrawood with Black Trim |
| Binding | Black, front and back |
| Nut & Saddle | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ |
| Bridge Pins | Kanileʻa Exclusive Ebony |
| Bracing | TRU-R Bracing System |
| Tuners | Cosmo Black Gotoh Stealth, 18:1 ratio |
| Strings | Worth Fluorocarbon High-G |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A, high G |
Measurements
| Overall Length | 27” |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 17.08” |
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Saddle Width | 2.25” |
| Lower Bout Width | 10.25” |
| Upper Bout Width | 6.75” |
| Body Length | 12” |
| Frets | 19 |
What is included
- A new Diamond Super Tenor built for you
- Kanile'a premium case
WARRANTY - Kanile'a Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Kanileʻa builds your Diamond Super Tenor by hand in Hawaiʻi. Photos marked as examples show an earlier Diamond super tenor, serial 29552. 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 designed the Diamond?
Kaimana Souza, the eldest of Kanile'a founders Joe and Kristen Souza's three sons. Kaimana means diamond in Hawaiian, which is where the model gets its name and its fretboard inlay.
What is a super tenor ukulele?
A super tenor keeps the tenor's 17.08” scale but has a larger body, so it plays like a tenor with a bigger sound box.
Where is the Kanile'a Diamond made?
The Kanile'a Diamond 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.
