KANILE’A 2021 PLATINUM LE T LIMITED EDITION MASTER GRADE KOA TENOR UKULELE WITH CASE

Description

Continuing the tradition of innovation, Kanile’a presents the all-new 2021 Platinum Limited Edition Tenor.  Unlike any other ukulele you have ever seen, this instrument is truly a masterpiece to look at as well as to play.  Diving right into what makes this so unique, Kanile’a has introduced the TRU-Relief body.  A Tenor body that is thicker in the “3 corners” than a normal tenor, but has a taper at the lower bass bout which thins the body out for an unbelievably comfortable playing experience.  The edge of the instrument under your arm melts away and fits right into your arms.  This allows you to forget about holding the instrument and focus on what matters… playing.

Stemming from the 2020 Platinum, the off-centered soundhole has really struck a chord and is here to stay.  The 2021 model boasts a new unconventional sound hole patterning still in combination with a side port. You can find Koa leaves in the shape of the soundhole and side port, as well as inlaid on the fretboard, head-plate, and for the first time ever, inlaid on the bridge.  Having the unconventional sound holes allows for the soundboard to vibrate and give off the most wonderful tones.  But also provides challenges in accessing the interior of the body for things like pickup installations or bracing repair.  Joe and Kahiau from Kanile’a thought long and hard about how to alleviate this and have designed the first-ever magnetic back access panel.  The access panel is hardly visible and that is thanks to the careful engineering to ensure that the radius of the back is followed with a bracing piece as part of the access panel.   And what you don’t see is the brand new TRU-R V3 Bracing system.  Redesigned AGAIN, there are new supports in key areas to balance the weight to stability ratio, as well as a new mass reduction system which etches away certain areas of the interior of the soundboard to let the Koa do its thing.

Hours of engineering went into designing the new TRU-Relief Body, TRU-R V3 Bracing, Mass Reduction system, and the Access Panel.  So not only is this ukulele aesthetically pleasing, it has the science, technology, engineering and math to back up the structural aspect too.

We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking. 

Serial Number: 2021-13 

SPECS:

Kanile’a Original, TRU-Relief Tenor Body

Master Grade Koa Body

TRU Bracing V3

Mass Reduction Interior

Magnetic Back Access Panel

Ebony Radiused Fingerboard, Ebony Bridge, and Ebony Head-Plate

Platinum Crown Slotted Headstock

Gotoh Stealth Gold Tuners with Kanile`a Knobs

Ebony Bridge Pins

NuBone Nut and Saddle

Gloss Body, Silk Neck Finish

Ebony Side Position Markers

Curly Koa Headplate Inlay

Curly Koa Leaf Position Markers Inlay on Fingerboard in Koa

Curly Koa Leaf Inlay on the Bridge

Koa Leaf Sound Hole with Curly Maple Trim

Koa Leaf Side Sound Port with Maple Trim

Curly Maple Front and Back Binding

Curly Maple Fretboard Binding

Curly Maple Head-Stock Binding

Curly Maple Back Strip

Curly Maple Tail Strip

Curly Maple Bevel

Curly Maple Heel Cap

Kanile’a Deluxe Soft-shell Case by Music Area Included

Important information if shipping outside of the USA:

Please note: To help insure the future availability of certain materials used in the construction of this instrument, additional fees and/or documentation may be required when shipping this item outside of the USA. This is due to the CITES treaty, which regulates international trade of certain materials like rosewood, abalone, and pearl. If you purchase this item to be shipped outside of the USA, we’ll determine whether the regulations apply to your order, and will contact you with more information if necessary.