Description
The Kanile'a K-1 Pro Concert Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made concert ukulele built from solid Premium Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, an oval side sound port, UV gloss finish, and a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G string set. Every Kanile'a K-1 Pro Concert 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.
What does the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert ukulele sound like?
This is a sound demo of a Kanile'a K-1 Concert Pro (serial 30189), recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio. Every K-1 Concert Pro uses the same Premium Grade koa construction, so the voice carries across serial numbers, while the koa grain varies.
A second sound demo of a Kanile'a K-1 Concert Pro (serial 29741), recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio, with the same construction and the same voice.
Watch Kanile'a's own videos about the Kanile'a K-1 Pro Concert Ukulele
Kanile'a's own video: Natural, Core, and Pro Series – What's the Difference? | Kanileʻa ʻUkulele Lineup Explained. It explains the difference between the Natural, Core and Pro series.
Kanile'a's own video: Find The Right 'Ukulele Size For You! It is a size guide covering soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a K-1 Pro Concert 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.
What is the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert ukulele?
The K-1 is Kanile'a's foundational Hawaiian-made ukulele model, built with a traditional round soundhole, the Kanile'a Crown headstock, chrome open-geared tuners and white mother-of-pearl logo and position markers. The Pro Series version is built from Premium Grade koa and adds an oval side sound port, a black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle and Low-G strings.
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 Pro features: a side sound port, TRU-Reduction, a black graphite-infused TUSQ nut and saddle, and Low-G tuning. This ukulele belongs to the Pro Series.
How does the Kanile'a K-1 compare to the KPA in a Pro concert?
The Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert and KPA Pro concert share Premium Grade koa, a traditional soundhole, an oval side sound port, a graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle and Low-G strings. The K-1 has a white mother-of-pearl logo and markers with chrome tuners, while the KPA adds Pāua abalone detailing, tortoise binding and gold tuners.
What are the specifications of the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert ukulele?
- Model: K-1 Pro (Premium) Concert
- Size: Concert
- Strings: 4
- 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
- Front & Side Position Markers: White Mother-of-Pearl
- Nut & Saddle: Graphite Infused Black TUSQ
- Soundhole: Traditional
- Side Sound Port: Oval
- Tuners: Kanileʻa Open Geared Chrome
- Strings: Worth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Set
- Tuning: G-C-E-A, Low G
What are the measurements of a Kanile'a K-1 concert ukulele?
- Scale Length: 15.5”
- Body Length: 10.5”
- Overall length: 24.5”
- Nut Width: 1.5”
- Lower Bout Width: 8”
- Upper Bout Width: 5.75”
- Frets: 20
What is included with the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert ukulele?
- The ukulele shown in the photos for the serial number you choose
- Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag
- Kanile'a lifetime warranty
Common questions about the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert ukulele
Is the Kanile'a K-1 concert ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the K-1 concert from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, and the Pro Series uses Premium Grade koa.
Where is the Kanile'a K-1 ukulele made?
The Kanile'a K-1 ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert use?
The Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert comes with a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G string set, which gives G-C-E-A tuning with a low G.
Does the Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert come with a case?
Yes. Every Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert includes a Kanile'a Premium Gig Bag.
What is the warranty on a Kanile'a ukulele?
Kanile'a ukuleles are covered by Kanile'a's lifetime warranty.
Will the ukulele I receive look like the photos?
Yes. Each Kanile'a K-1 Pro concert on this page is listed by serial number, and the photos show that exact instrument, so you can choose the koa grain you like best.
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