Description
KoAloha KSM-01 Gloss Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Pineapple Ukulele is a pineapple-shaped 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, a 16-fret ebony fretboard, paua abalone fret markers and KoAloha's patented "Musubi" soundhole.
Specifications
| SKU | KSM-01 |
|---|---|
| Size | Soprano |
| Body shape | Pineapple |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Back and sides | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Finish | Buffed high gloss |
| Neck | CNC shaped mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony, straight cut, with pocketed frets |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Fret markers | Paua abalone |
| 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
| Nut width | 1.5” |
|---|---|
| String spacing | 11/32” on center |
| Frets | 16 (joined to the body at the 12th fret) |
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KSM-01 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show a KoAloha KSM-03, the long neck version of this pineapple soprano (a limited edition with orange tuner buttons), so the neck on yours is shorter and the wood grain 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-01 solid wood or laminate?
The KoAloha KSM-01 is all-solid wood: a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, with a high gloss finish.
How is the KoAloha KSM-01 tuned?
The KoAloha KSM-01 is tuned G-C-E-A with a high G, and it comes with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings.
What is the difference between the KSM-01 and the KSM-11?
Both are KoAloha solid Hawaiian koa pineapple soprano ukuleles. The KoAloha KSM-01 has a buffed high gloss finish, and the KSM-11 has KoAloha's satin Pikake finish.
Who is the KoAloha KSM-01 for?
The KoAloha KSM-01 suits soprano players who want the round pineapple body shape 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-01 made?
The KoAloha KSM-01 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-01?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KSM-01 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.
