Description
Sound demo of serial 29909, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Terry Carter reviews a Kanile'a ISL-T Premium tenor ukulele in Hawaiian Island koa, nicknamed Taurus, on the Uke Like The Pros channel.
The Kanile'a ISL-T Islands Pro Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made tenor ukulele with a solid Premium Grade Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, ebony fretboard and bridge, a Pāua abalone Hawaiian Island chain inlay, tortoise binding, gold geared tuners, graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, oval side sound port, UV gloss finish, and Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G strings. Every Kanile'a ISL-T Islands Pro Tenor ships with a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag and Kanile'a's lifetime warranty. The Islands Series is a Pro level model with Premium Grade koa, which is why this ukulele is titled "Premium" in our store.
Specifications
| SKU | ISL-T + serial number |
|---|---|
| Model | ISL-T Islands Pro (Premium) Tenor |
| Size | Tenor |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Top | Premium Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Premium Hawaiian Koa |
| Finish | UV Gloss body, UV Silk neck |
| Headstock | Ebony |
| Headstock Logo | Pāua Abalone |
| Fingerboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Front Binding | Tortoise |
| Inlay | Pāua Abalone Hawaiian Island Chain |
| Top Fret Markers | Pāua Abalone |
| Nut & Saddle | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ |
| Soundhole | Traditional, with Oval Side Sound Port |
| Tuners | Kanileʻa Gold Geared |
| Strings | Worth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Combo Set |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A, low G |
Measurements
| Overall Length | 26.75” |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 17.08” |
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Width | 9.25” |
| Depth | 2.75” |
| 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 ISL-T tenor ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the ISL-T tenor from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, and this ukulele uses Premium Grade koa.
Where is the Kanile'a ISL-T ukulele made?
The Kanile'a ISL-T ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a ISL-T Islands Pro tenor use?
The Kanile'a ISL-T comes with a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G combo set, which gives G-C-E-A tuning with a low G.
What is the Kanile'a ISL-T Islands Pro tenor ukulele?
The ISL-T is Kanile'a's Islands Series tenor, a Hawaiian-made ukulele with a traditional soundhole, an oval side sound port, an ebony headstock with a Pāua abalone logo, and a Pāua abalone Hawaiian Island chain inlay. It is built from Premium Grade koa with a UV gloss body and 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 ISL-T compare to the KPA Pro tenor?
Both are Premium Grade koa Pro tenors with a graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, an oval side sound port, tortoise binding, gold tuners, Pāua abalone accents and a Low-G string set. The ISL-T adds a Pāua abalone Hawaiian Island chain inlay.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a ISL-T Islands Pro 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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