{"product_id":"kanilea-isl-islands-hawaiian-koa-tenor-ukulele","title":"Kanile'a ISL Islands Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJIBUvzyYyg\" title='Kanilea ISL-T-PREMIUM Tenor Ukulele Hawaiian Island Koa \"Taurus\" | Ukulele Firemeter Review | Uke Like The Pros' frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry Carter reviews a Kanile'a ISL tenor (the Pro level, formerly called Premium) on the Uke Like The Pros channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bfju6jW4-4c\" title=\"Islands Tenor Pro SN. 29909 | Kanileʻa ʻUkulele \u0026amp; Guitar Sound Demo | Kanileʻa Sound Studio\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound demo of an ISL Pro tenor, serial 29909, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AgP1usqXI48\" title=\"ISL Tenor Premium SN. 28422 | Kanileʻa Sound Studio\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound demo of an earlier ISL tenor at the Pro level (then called Premium), serial 28422, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UL63f0Ake0A\" title=\"Model Comparison (ISL vs. HNS vs. KPA) - The Breakdown | Kanileʻa ʻUkulele\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanile'a explains how the ISL compares to its HNS and KPA models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kanile'a ISL Islands Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Hawaiian-made tenor ukulele with a 17.08” scale, built from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece genuine mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, bridge and headplate, and the Hawaiian Island chain inlaid on the soundboard (Pāua abalone on the Core and Pro, Kailua beach sand on the Natural). It adds a Pāua abalone logo and position markers, tortoise binding, gold 16:1 geared tuners, ebony bridge pins, a radiused back and the Kanile'a Crown headstock. Choose the Core, Pro or Natural Series below; each one ships with a Kanile'a gig bag or case and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISL-T + serial number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTenor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of Strings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Piece Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFretboard, Bridge \u0026amp; Headplate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBridge Pins\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKanileʻa Exclusive Ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKanileʻa Crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeadstock Logo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePāua Abalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTortoise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoundhole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional (round)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop \u0026amp; Side Position Markers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePāua Abalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTuners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKanileʻa Gold Geared, 16:1 ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG-C-E-A (High G on Core and Natural, Low G on Pro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeries differences\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHawaiian Island Chain Inlay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePāua Abalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePāua Abalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKailua Beach Sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKoa Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Gloss body, UV Silk neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Gloss body, UV Silk neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Layer UV Cured Natural (satin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite NuBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphite Infused Black TUSQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite NuBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSide Sound Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRU-R Bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRU-R Bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRU-R Bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTRU-Reduction Soundboard Etching\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorth Fluorocarbon High-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorth Fluorocarbon High-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG-C-E-A, high G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG-C-E-A, low G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG-C-E-A, high G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.75”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.08”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNut Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSaddle Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLower Bout Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.25”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUpper Bout Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ukulele for the series and serial number you choose, or a new one built for you when you choose Build to Order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanile'a Premium Gig Bag (Core and Pro) or Kanile'a Oha case (Natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Kanile'a Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILD TO ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e - Kanileʻa builds your ISL Tenor by hand in Hawaiʻi in the series you choose. Photos marked as examples show earlier ISL tenors (Core serial 28978, Pro serial 30195, Natural serial 28792). Your koa grain and the exact placement of the island inlay will be different. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm it with you after you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Core, Pro and Natural ISL tenor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are solid Hawaiian koa ISL tenors with the same body, neck, Hawaiian Island chain inlay, Pāua abalone logo and markers, tortoise binding, gold tuners and Kanile'a TRU-R Bracing. The Core has Deluxe Grade koa with a UV gloss body and UV silk neck. The Pro uses Premium Grade koa and adds an oval side sound port, TRU-Reduction soundboard etching, a graphite infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, and a low-G string set. The Natural has Select Grade koa with a single-layer UV cured natural (satin) finish, and its island chain is inlaid in Kailua beach sand instead of Pāua abalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is TRU-Reduction soundboard etching?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRU-Reduction is a Kanileʻa process that uses laser etching to remove wood from selected areas on the inside of the koa soundboard. The lighter, more flexible top vibrates more freely, which gives more projection and sustain without weakening the top. It is one of the Pro Series upgrades; the Core and Natural Series do not have it. All three series share the same Kanileʻa TRU-R Bracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Kanile'a ISL Islands model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ISL is Kanile'a's tribute to Hawaiʻi: the Hawaiian Island chain is inlaid on the soundboard (in Pāua abalone on the Core and Pro, in Kailua beach sand on the Natural), with a Pāua abalone logo and position markers, tortoise binding, gold geared tuners, ebony bridge pins and a radiused back. Kanile'a builds it in the Natural, Core and Pro Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the ISL compare to the KPA and K-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three share the same Hawaiian koa grades, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and Crown headstock. The ISL has the Hawaiian Island chain inlaid on the top; the KPA has a thick Pāua abalone rosette around the soundhole instead; the K-1 has a plain round soundhole with white mother-of-pearl inlays and chrome tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Kanile'a ISL tenor solid wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every Kanile'a ISL tenor, Core, Pro or Natural, is built from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece genuine mahogany neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Kanile'a ISL tenor tuned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Core and Natural come with Worth fluorocarbon strings and a high G for standard re-entrant G-C-E-A tuning. The Pro comes with a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze set with a wound low G for a fuller bottom end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Kanile'a ISL ukulele made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanile'a ISL ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I choose the exact ukulele I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Kanile'a ISL Tenor is hand-built from solid koa, so no two have the same grain. When a finished ukulele is in stock, it is listed under its series and its own serial number with Ships Now, and its photos show that exact ukulele. Choose Build to Order to have Kanileʻa build a new one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Build to Order work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a series with 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 gig bag or case and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kanile'a","offers":[{"title":"Core - Build to Order (6-8 Weeks)","offer_id":67358528766201,"sku":"ISL-T-C BTO","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro - Build to Order (6-8 Weeks)","offer_id":67358528798969,"sku":"ISL-T-P BTO","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural - Build to Order (6-8 Weeks)","offer_id":67358528831737,"sku":"ISL-T-N BTO","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4290\/6427\/files\/kanilea-isl-tenor-core-28978-body-front.jpg?v=1791950250","url":"https:\/\/terrycartermusicstore.com\/products\/kanilea-isl-islands-hawaiian-koa-tenor-ukulele","provider":"Terry Carter Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}