Description
Sound demo of serial 30183, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Sound demo of serial 29379, recorded by Kanile'a Sound Studio.
Terry Carter reviews a Kanile'a KPA Pro Tenor Ukulele: is this the best high-end Hawaiian koa uke.
The Kanile'a KPA Pro Tenor Ukulele is a Hawaiian-made tenor ukulele built from solid Premium Grade Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, with a single-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, Pāua abalone rosette, logo and markers, tortoise binding, gold open-geared tuners, graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, UV gloss finish, and Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G strings. Every Kanile'a KPA Pro Tenor 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.
Specifications
| SKU | KPA-T + serial number |
|---|---|
| Model | KPA Pro (Premium) Tenor |
| Size | Tenor |
| Number of 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 | Pāua Abalone |
| Rosette | Thick Pāua Abalone |
| Front Binding | Tortoise Plastic |
| Nut & Saddle | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ |
| Soundhole | Traditional |
| Side Sound Port | Oval |
| Top & Side Position Markers | Pāua Abalone |
| Tuners | Kanileʻa Gold Open Geared |
| 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” |
| Lower Bout Width | 9.25” |
| Upper Bout Width | 6.75” |
| Body Length | 12” |
| 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 KPA Pro tenor ukulele solid wood?
Yes. Kanile'a builds the KPA tenor from solid Hawaiian koa on the top, back and sides, and the Pro Series uses Premium Grade koa.
Where is the Kanile'a KPA ukulele made?
The Kanile'a KPA ukulele is made in Hawaiʻi by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele.
What strings and tuning does the Kanile'a KPA Pro tenor use?
The Kanile'a KPA Pro tenor comes with a Worth fluorocarbon x GHS phosphor bronze Low-G string set, which gives G-C-E-A tuning with a low G.
What is the Kanile'a KPA Pro tenor ukulele?
The KPA is Kanile'a's Pāua abalone model, built with a traditional round soundhole, the Kanile'a Crown headstock, a thick Pāua abalone rosette, Pāua logo and position markers, tortoise plastic binding and gold open-geared tuners. The Pro Series version is built from Premium Grade koa and adds an oval side sound port, a graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle and a Low-G string set.
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 KPA Pro compare to the KPA Core tenor?
Both are KPA tenors with a Pāua abalone rosette, logo and markers, tortoise binding, gold open-geared tuners, mahogany neck and ebony fretboard. The KPA Core uses Deluxe Grade koa with a white NuBone nut and saddle and Worth fluorocarbon High-G strings. The KPA Pro uses Premium Grade koa with a graphite-infused black TUSQ nut and saddle, an oval side sound port and a Low-G string set.
How do I choose the exact ukulele I get?
Every Kanile'a KPA 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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