Description
Pono BE-D Deluxe Solid Acacia Electric Baritone Ukulele + 12-Month Lessons is a baritone ukulele with a deluxe solid acacia top, back and sides, a gloss finish and built-in electronics (Pono Custom Passive BE Pickup System), tuned D-G-B-E with a wound D & G.
Specifications
| SKU | BE-D |
|---|---|
| Size | Baritone |
| Top | Deluxe Solid Acacia |
| Back & Sides | Deluxe Solid Acacia |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headstock | Acacia |
| Fingerboard & Bridge | Macassar Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | Bone |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ebony |
| Electronics | Pono Custom Passive BE Pickup System |
| Tuners | Grover 9NB |
| Strings | Ko'olau Fluorocarbon Strings with WOUND D & G |
| Made in | Java |
| Tuning | D-G-B-E with WOUND D & G |
Measurements
| Overall Length | 30.5” |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 20” |
| Nut Width | 1.38” |
| Lower Bout Width | 10” |
| Upper Bout Width | 7.5” |
| Saddle Width | 2.25” |
| Body Length | 13.75” |
| Frets | 20 |
What is included
- Pono Ko'olau Gig Bag
- 12-month Uke Like The Pros Premium membership: online ukulele courses for all levels, workshops, weekly live beginner ukulele Q&A lessons on Zoom, and a 6-week Q&A series with Terry Carter
Common questions
Is the Pono BE-D solid wood or laminate?
The Pono BE-D has a deluxe solid acacia top, back and sides.
Does the Pono BE-D have a pickup?
Yes. The Pono BE-D has built-in electronics (Pono Custom Passive BE Pickup System).
How is the Pono BE-D tuned?
The Pono BE-D is tuned D-G-B-E with a wound D & G, the same as the top four strings of a guitar, so guitar chord shapes work on it.
Does the Pono BE-D come with a case or gig bag?
Yes. The Pono BE-D comes with a Pono Ko'olau Gig Bag.
Who is the Pono BE-D for?
The Pono BE-D suits guitar players moving to ukulele and anyone who wants a deeper ukulele voice, since it is tuned like the top four strings of a guitar. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
Where is the Pono BE-D made?
The Pono BE-D is made in Java.
How do I claim the Uke Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Uke Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, workshops, weekly live beginner ukulele Q&A lessons on Zoom, and a pre-recorded 6-week Q&A series with Terry Carter. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.
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