Description
The KoAloha KTM-S00 Slimline Gloss Solid Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele is a slimline tenor ukulele made in Hawaii with a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides and a high-gloss finish.
Specifications
| Model/SKU | KoAloha KTM-S00 (KTM-S00) |
|---|---|
| Size | Tenor |
| Top | Solid Hawaiian Koa |
| Back & Sides | Solid Hawaiian Koa |
| Finish | High Gloss |
| Neck | CNC-Cut Mahogany |
| Headstock | KoAloha 5-Pointed Crown |
| Headstock Logo | Paua Abalone |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | TUSQ |
| Construction | Single-Piece Sidewall |
| Soundhole | KoAloha’s patented “Musubi” |
| Fret Markers | Paua Abalone |
| Tuners | KoAloha Geared |
| Strings | KoAloha Fluorocarbon |
| Made in | Hawaii |
| Tuning | G-C-E-A with UNWOUND LOW G |
Measurements
| Overall Length | 27" |
|---|---|
| Body Width | 8.97" |
| Scale Length | 17" |
| Nut Width | 1.49" |
| Body Depth | 2.08" |
| Frets | 20 |
What is included
- KoAloha KTM-S00 Slimline Gloss Solid Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele
WARRANTY - KoAloha Lifetime Warranty
BUILD TO ORDER - Choose Build to Order and KoAloha builds a new KTM-S00 for you by hand in Hawaii. Photos marked as examples show earlier KTM-S00 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-S00 made of?
The KoAloha KTM-S00 has a solid Hawaiian koa top, back and sides with a high-gloss finish and single-piece sidewall construction. 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 with a Paua abalone logo, the fret markers are Paua abalone, and the soundhole is KoAloha's patented "Musubi" design.
What size is the KoAloha KTM-S00 and how is it tuned?
The KoAloha KTM-S00 is a tenor ukulele, 27 inches long overall, with a 17-inch scale length, a 1.49-inch nut width and 20 frets. It ships with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G, and KoAloha geared tuners.
What does slimline mean on the KoAloha KTM-S00?
Slimline is the shallow body of this KoAloha tenor. The KoAloha KTM-S00 has a body depth of 2.08 inches and a body width of 8.97 inches. In Terry Carter's video on the KTM-S00, he says it looks like KoAloha's standard tenor but in a slim body that still has a big sound, and that he loves how the slimline feels and sounds. The KTM-S00 is the gloss version of the slimline tenor, and the KTM-S10 is the satin version.
What does the KoAloha KTM-S00 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 video on the KTM-S00, Terry Carter says that for a slim body it sounds big, and he describes the solid koa top, back and sides, the 17-inch scale length and the unwound low G as part of what he likes about it. He also says KoAloha does not make a lot of the slimline model, so when it is available it is worth picking up.
What is the difference between the KTM-S00 and the KTM-S10?
Both are KoAloha slimline solid Hawaiian koa tenor ukuleles without a pickup. The KoAloha KTM-S00 has a high-gloss finish, and the KTM-S10 has a satin finish.
Is the KoAloha KTM-S00 made in Hawaii?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-S00 is made in Hawaii by KoAloha, from solid Hawaiian koa.
What strings does the KoAloha KTM-S00 use?
The KoAloha KTM-S00 comes with KoAloha fluorocarbon strings tuned G-C-E-A with an unwound low G.
Does the KoAloha KTM-S00 have tuners with gears?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-S00 has KoAloha geared tuners.
Does the KoAloha KTM-S00 have a warranty?
Yes. The KoAloha KTM-S00 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-S00 Slimline?
Choose Build to Order under Your ukulele and check out as usual. We place an order for a new KTM-S00 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.
