Description
KoAloha KSM-00 Gloss Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Ukulele is KoAloha's standard soprano ukulele, made by hand in Hawaii with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides and a buffed high gloss finish. It has a CNC shaped mahogany neck, an ebony fretboard and bridge, KoAloha's 5-pointed crown headstock and the patented "Musubi" soundhole.
Specifications
| SKU | KSM-00 |
|---|---|
| Size | Soprano |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Back and sides | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Finish | High gloss |
| Neck | CNC shaped mahogany |
| Construction | Single-piece sidewall |
| Fretboard and bridge | Ebony |
| Nut and saddle | TUSQ |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-pointed crown |
| Headstock logo | Paua abalone |
| Soundhole | KoAloha patented "Musubi" |
| Tuners | KoAloha geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon |
| Made in | Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with HIGH G |
Measurements
| Overall length | 21.25” |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 14” |
| Body length | 9.25” |
| Nut width | 1.5” |
| String spacing | 11/32” on center |
| Lower bout width | 7” |
| Upper bout width | 5.5” |
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KSM-00 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show an earlier KSM-00 ukulele, and the wood grain on yours will be different. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm it with you after you order.
Common questions
Is the KoAloha KSM-00 solid wood or laminate?
The KoAloha KSM-00 is all-solid wood: a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, with a high gloss finish.
How is the KoAloha KSM-00 tuned?
The KoAloha KSM-00 is tuned G-C-E-A with a high G, and it comes with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings.
What is the difference between the KSM-00 and the KSM-10?
Both are KoAloha solid Hawaiian koa soprano ukuleles. The KoAloha KSM-00 has a high gloss finish, and the KSM-10 Pikake has KoAloha's satin finish. The Satin vs Gloss video above compares the two finishes on KoAloha sopranos.
Who is the KoAloha KSM-00 for?
The KoAloha KSM-00 suits players who want the traditional soprano size, called "standard" in Hawaii, in an all-solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides. KoAloha describes the tone of its koa ukuleles as a harmony of warmth and brightness that fits everything from fingerpicking to strumming and from classical to jazz.
Where is the KoAloha KSM-00 made?
The KoAloha KSM-00 is made by hand by KoAloha in Hawaii, and it is covered by the KoAloha Lifetime Warranty.
How does Build to Order work on the KoAloha KSM-00?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KSM-00 with KoAloha, who build it by hand in Hawaii. Build time is usually 6 to 8 weeks, and we confirm the timing with you after you order. It is covered by the KoAloha Lifetime Warranty.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
