Description
Sound demo of a DK Pro tenor, serial 30180, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio. The super tenor has the same look on a larger body.
Sound demo of a DK Pro tenor, serial 29028, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Kanile'a explains how the DK compares to its KSR model.
Kanile'a explains the Natural, Core and Pro Series.
The Kanile'a DK Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa Super Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made super tenor ukulele with a 17.08” scale, built from solid Master 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 and an ebony armrest. It has a white mother-of-pearl logo and position markers, black binding, a graphite infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, a thin traditional slotted headstock with Cosmo black Gotoh Stealth tuners, and a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G set. The DK is built only in Kanile'a's Pro Series. It ships with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
Specifications
| SKU | DK-ST + serial number |
|---|---|
| Size | Super Tenor |
| Series | Pro (the DK is Pro Series only) |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Top | Master Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Master Grade Hawaiian Koa |
| Finish | UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck |
| Neck | Single Piece Genuine Mahogany |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Headstock | Ebony, Thin Traditional Slotted |
| Headstock Logo | White Mother-of-Pearl |
| Top & Side Position Markers | White Mother-of-Pearl |
| Front Binding | Black |
| Soundhole | D-Shaped |
| Side Sound Port | Oval |
| Arm Rest | Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ |
| Tuners | Cosmo Black Gotoh Stealth, 1:18 ratio |
| Strings | Worth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Set |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A, Low 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 DK Super Tenor built for you
- Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag
WARRANTY - Kanile'a Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Kanileʻa builds your DK Super Tenor by hand in Hawaiʻi. Photos marked as examples show a Kanile'a DK Pro tenor (serial 29188) and a K-1 super tenor back for the larger body; we have no DK super tenor photos yet. Your koa grain will be different. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm it with you after you order.
Common questions
What is the Kanile'a DK Super Tenor?
The DK is a Master Grade Pro Series model from Kanile'a. It pairs a D-shaped soundhole, an oval side sound port and an ebony armrest with a thin traditional slotted headstock, Cosmo black Gotoh Stealth tuners, a white mother-of-pearl logo and position markers, and black binding.
What is a super tenor ukulele?
A super tenor keeps the tenor's 17.08” scale and string spacing but has a larger body, so it plays like a tenor with a bigger sound box.
Is the Kanile'a DK Super Tenor solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds it from solid Master Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides.
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 (Master Grade in the KTR and DK models) with Pro features including a side sound port, a black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, and Low-G tuning. The DK is built only in the Pro Series.
How does the DK compare to the KTR?
The DK and KTR are both Master Grade Pro Series models with an oval side sound port, black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, black binding and Cosmo black Gotoh Stealth tuners. The DK has a D-shaped soundhole, an ebony armrest, a thin traditional slotted headstock and white mother-of-pearl detailing, while the KTR has a traditional round soundhole, the Phoenix Slotted headstock, TRU-Relief and sand detailing.
Where is the Kanile'a DK made?
The Kanile'a DK is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
How does Build to Order work?
Pick 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 Gig Bag 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.
