Description
The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake Solid Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele is a tenor ukulele made in Hawaii with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides and a satin lacquer finish.
Specifications
| Model/SKU | KoAloha KTM-10 (KTM-10) |
|---|---|
| Size | Tenor |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Back and sides | Solid Hawaiian koa |
| Finish | Satin lacquer |
| Neck | CNC-cut mahogany |
| Fretboard and bridge | Ebony |
| Nut and saddle | TUSQ |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-pointed crown |
| Soundhole | KoAloha patented "Musubi" |
| Tuners | KoAloha original geared |
| Strings | KoAloha fluorocarbon |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with UNWOUND LOW G |
Measurements
| Overall length | 26.75 in |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 17.25 in |
| Nut width | 1.5 in |
| Saddle width | 2.75 in |
| Body length | 11.75 in |
| Lower bout width | 8 in |
| Upper bout width | 5.75 in |
| Frets | 20 |
What is included
- KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake Solid Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele
WARRANTY - KoAloha lifetime warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KTM-10 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show earlier KTM-10 ukuleles, 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
What is the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake made of?
The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides with a satin lacquer finish. It has a CNC-cut mahogany neck, an ebony fretboard and bridge, and a TUSQ nut and saddle. The headstock is KoAloha's 5-pointed crown and the soundhole is KoAloha's patented "Musubi" design.
What size is the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake and how is it tuned?
The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake is a tenor ukulele, 26.75 inches long overall, with a 17.25-inch scale length, a 1.5-inch nut width and 20 frets. It ships with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G, and KoAloha original geared tuners.
What does Pikake mean on the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake?
Pikake is KoAloha's name for the satin finish. In Terry Carter's review, the KTM-10 is the same as the standard KTM-00 tenor; the only difference is the satin finish, which covers the top, sides, back and neck.
What does the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake sound like and who is it for?
KoAloha describes the tone of its koa ukuleles as a balance of warmth and brightness, and says they suit styles from fingerpicking to strumming and from classical to jazz. In his review of the KTM-10, Terry Carter describes the sound as crisp with a lot of depth, and the satin neck as smooth to play. In his satin versus gloss comparison, he says satin ukuleles tend to ring out a little more than gloss ones, and that a gloss finish can hide imperfections in the wood, so a satin ukulele needs more carefully chosen wood.
Is the satin finish on the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake bare wood?
No. A satin finish is still a sprayed coating, thinner than a gloss coat. On the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake it covers the body and the neck.
What is the difference between the KTM-10 and the KTM-00?
Both are KoAloha solid Hawaiian koa tenor ukuleles with the same size and strings. The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake has a satin finish on the body and neck, and the KTM-00 has a gloss finish. The video above compares the two.
Is the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake made in Hawaii?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake is made in Hawaii by KoAloha, from solid Hawaiian koa.
What strings does the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake use?
The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake comes with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G.
Does the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake have tuners with gears?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake has KoAloha original geared tuners.
Does the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake have a warranty?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake is covered by the KoAloha lifetime warranty. Terry Carter says the KoAloha warranty is automatic, with no serial number or registration needed.
How does Build to Order work on the KoAloha KTM-10 Pikake?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KTM-10 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.
