Description
Solid chambered mango body with a gloss finish, Macassar ebony faceplate, Fingerboard & bridge, passive Pono under-saddle pickup, and high quality geared machine heads. Made in Indonesia, with the pickup added and final setup done in Hawaii by the Ko’olau guys.
The “Pono” line is made by Ko’olau, one of the oldest and most traditional Hawaiian ukulele manufacturers. Ko’olau’s goal throughout the years has been to provide the highest quality stringed instruments available with a high standard of craftsmanship. And besides methods of construction to optimize tone and volume, they stress the importance of cosmetic beauty. It is of interest to note that only the finest grades of quartersawn hardwoods, such as Mahogany, Rosewood, Ebony, and Mango are selected for Pono instruments. However, only 20% pass the stringent requirements of density, grain patterns, flexibility, and cosmetic aesthetics. This is virtually unknown, especially in the Asian import market. We are proud of the fact that all of the Pono instruments are made of solid woods.
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.
The exact appearance of new instruments vary. These photos may not be of the actual instrument you will be receiving. Actual photos available upon request.
SPECS:
Size: Tenor with Cutaway Body
Body: Solid Chambered Mango
Overall length: 26”
Body length: 12”
Body Lower Bout Width: 9”
Body Depth: 11/16”
Scale length: 17”
Number of frets: 20
Fret joined at the body: 14th fret
Neck wood: Mahogany
Headstock logo: Pono
Faceplate material: Ebony
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
Radius Fingerboard: yes
Nut: Bone, 1-3/8″
Saddle material: Bone
Tuners: Grover 9NB
Amplification: Pono Passive Piezo Pickup System
Strings: D’Addario
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Color: Kai Blue
Neck Finish: Satin
Pono Hardshell Case 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.
Kim Mitchell (verified owner) –
Just arrived today. The mango wood is gorgeous. Nice, warm sound even u plugged. Appreciative that they put gold strap buttons on for me no extra charge. Was nervous about it being shipped to me in New England but set up was well done. Arrived in tune! Can’t wait to plug her in. The color is scrumptious. Beautiful in all regards! She’s a keeper!