Kanilea Tenor Deluxe – K1-TD-PT

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Kanilea Tenor Deluxe w/Palm Tree Inlay

This is a Hawaiian Tenor ukulele. It is made with solid curly koa wood and shown off with a glassy UV finish. Aaron gives us a sound sample-

What makes Kanilea different from other Hawaiian Ukulele Makers?

First of all, the construction is a unique design, Kanilea's own T.R.U. Bracing system. This suspension style bracing is a "symmetrical 'touch and release' system that captures the true potential of the whole sound board yet allows for the proper overall stability". This new style developed by Joe Souza, founder of Kanile'a ukulele, addresses the Z factor in soundboard vibration. This has been previously overlooked in bracing designs and is perhaps the most important axis to be considered. What does all this mean? Well, luthiers, or stringed instrument makers have primarily looked at what is termed the X and Y, or movement of vibration forward and back(X) and left and right(Y). The Z movement is up and down. All three work simultaneously to produce the instrument sound. Joe's bracing system involves all of these to give the most vibration and allow for Total Resonance of the Ukulele. T.R.U. Brilliant!

Another Key factor to the quality of Kanile'a is their finish.The UV cured finish allows for an amazingly perfect, glassy finish. It is thin but very strong with protection. It fully dries right away so you do not have to wait for years of "curing" to get the best sound. This system has been pioneered in the guitar industry by Taylor Guitars but currently is only utilized by Kanile'a in the ukulele world. This allows Kanile'a to make an instrument of this caliber 100% in Hawaii, with this quality of Hawaiian Koa, and this professional of a gloss finish, and it not be over 2,000 dollars. In this way they utilize the latest technologies to share the finest looking and sounding instrument at the best price you will find.

So these are a few of the main distinctions in the Kanile'a ukulele line. The feel and resonance on this tenor pictured is among the best the ukulele market is offering. Experience it for yourself and take your playing and enjoyment to the next level!

When you buy a Hawaiian Made instrument from Hawaii Music Supply it always comes with a very nice hard shell case and free shipping.

We always include a humidifier with all solid wood instruments. This is not an option, and we do not charge for it.

Additional Information

Brand	Kanilea
Specs	K-1 Tenor Deluxe Koa Gloss Curly Koa Body Rosewood Fret Board and Bridge Paua Abalone position dots South American mahogany neck Rounded back Bridge Pins Chrome Geared Grover Tuner Keys UV Curved high gloss Polyester finish Aquila Corde Strings Hard Shell Plush Case Shell Palm Tree Inlay Abalone Logo Inlay UV Finish Deluxe Curly Koa Body Upgrades - Palm Tree - Shell inlay & Logo inlay in Abalone shell Canvas Hardshell Case -  Free Herco HE-360 Humidifier - Free Our Price: 1190
Options	You can customize your order in many ways. Click this to look at accessories. This ukulele includes a canvas hard case that retails for 59.99 at no charge. This is an example of what is included- You can upgrade to the deluxe wooden Oahu Case for $40 Just check the box below- If you prefer a certain string set that the ukulele does not come with, then buy the strings you want from strings section of the site, and let us know (under Special Instructions) you want those on the uke. If you simply want your instrument to be a low g instead of high, it is no extra charge. You can specifiy in Special instructions below.If you are not sure, then check out this video blog - Comparing Hi G with Low G.  Other options include a passive pickup which is able to be installed in most ukuleles. Withe the purchase of an ukulele it is $100. This is the 4 individual crystal piezo under saddle Dean Markley/Pono Pickup. It is very clean and natural, or true to the acoustics of the ukulele. We also install the Misi Pickups and the L.R.Baggs active systems.   One of the options when you buy is to trade out the Herco, included humidifier, for the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18). This is suggested if you live in a low humidity area.(parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, and like areas) including the drastically dry levels during winter if you are heating the air most of the day and night. For more info see our Ukulele Care link at the bottom of this website

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