Auction: Imua Haumana Series Master Grade Koa Concert “Maleko”
Pictures AND video show the ukulele now up for auction. Used condition dated Build January 2008. Includes new Kamaka tenor case.
This HF-3 was made almost 8 years ago. The construction is the same as it is now but it's great to hear what time has done for the tone. This ukulele sounds open with excellent resonance and sustain. It does show signs of wear. The last pitures detail this closely. There is no structural damage and dings have been sealed off, so it's simply cosmetic issues requiring close inspection. If you don't mind that then you have a chance at a really great Hawaiian tenor at a lower cost. Includes a new Kamaka case. Here's our regular description for this model.
This instrument almost needs no introduction but for those that are not aware, the Kamaka Tenor is like the Martin Dreadnaught, the Gibson F-style mandolin, or the Fender Stratocaster. In other words, it is the classic for the ukulele. These tenors have a consistent neck and are assembled with a deep understanding of musical instrument making. It has been an essential tool for many of the best players out there. Take a listen to this one up for auction!
Kamaka is a legendary ukulele company, the oldest in Hawaii. When you are ready to take your playing to the next level, it helps to have an instrument that is very in tune with itself and amazingly easy to play. The HF-3 koa tenor koa ukulele is all those things and is built to be treasured for many generations.
This is an auction and the details are below.
Kamaka HF-3 Koa Tenor Ukulele
Pictures AND video show the ukulele now up for auction. Used condition. Build date: January, 2008. Includes new Kamaka tenor case.
This HF-3 was made almost 8 years ago. The construction is the same as it is now but it's great to hear what time has done for the tone. This ukulele sounds open with excellent resonance and sustain. It does show signs of wear. The last pictures detail this closely. There is no structural damage and dings have been sealed, so it's simply cosmetic issues requiring close inspection. If you don't mind that, then you have a chance at a really great Hawaiian tenor with a new Kamaka case at a lower cost. Here's our regular description for this model:
This instrument almost needs no introduction but for those that are not aware, the Kamaka Tenor is like the Martin Dreadnaught, the Gibson F-style mandolin, or the Fender Stratocaster. In other words, it is the classic for the ukulele. These tenors have a consistent neck and are assembled with a deep understanding of musical instrument making. It has been an essential tool for many of the best players out there. Take a listen to this one up for auction!
Kamaka is a legendary ukulele company, the oldest in Hawaii. When you are ready to take your playing to the next level, it helps to have an instrument that is very in tune with itself and amazingly easy to play. The HF-3 koa tenor koa ukulele is all those things and is built to be treasured for many generations.
This is an auction and the details are below.
1. The auction will close on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 4:00 pm Hawaii time.
2. This is an English format “open bid” auction. The reserve price is $550. Any price shown above this is the current prevailing bid. You must bid higher by at least $25.00.
3. You must log in to your TheUkuleleSite account to bid. If you don’t have an account, simply create one. From "My Account" and under the "My Auction" tab you need to set your auction name and choose when you would like to be emailed. You can also cancel bids from there.
4. You can bid a fixed amount, or choose Auto Bid. With Auto Bid, you set your maximum bid price and the system will bid as necessary on your behalf up to your Auto Bid maximum price.
5. We’re also including Going, Going, Gone to simulate a live auction with an auctioneer. With this feature, any new highest bid received in the final sixty [60] seconds will re-set a sixty [60] second window for new bids to be received. As long as a higher bid comes in, the Going, Going, Gone window will re-set again. This cycle will continue until the prevailing bid survives without being overbid within the sixty [60] second window.
6. When the auction ends, the highest bid received at or above the reserve price will be the winner. We must receive your bid for it to count.
7. The highest bid will be invoiced for the full value of the bid and have 24 hours from the invoice date to pay for their purchase in full. If the purchase price is not remitted by the deadline, the next highest bidder will be contacted and invoiced at their final bid price. This will continue until the sale is concluded.
| Specs | Kamaka HF-3 Koa Tenor Ukulele Package
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| Options | This is ukulele comes with a deluxe wooden hard case made by Kamaka and Oasis humidifier. Extra Options If you win the ukulele when buying it you can also customize this instrument by adding strap button(s) or your choice of pickup for plugging in under the accessories tab at the top menu. We recommend either the MiSi or the LR Baggs pickup for this ukulele. Aloha! |
| Brand | Kamaka |
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UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT: If your ukulele contains any amount of shell inlay (abalone or pearl) it will require a permit to be shipped internationally. The cost of this permit is $93.00 USD. We will handle the paperwork and file the permit for you, but the cost of all duties and fees are the responsibility of the customer.
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ACCESSORY AND CASE ORDERS: While non-instrument orders for cases and accessories do not require the same processing time needed for instruments, they do require time for processing and packing. The typical processing time for accessory/case orders is (1-4 business days) depending on current order volume.
CURRENT SETUP PROCESSING TIMES AND DETAILS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE “SETUP OPTIONS” TAB.*
*If you would like to receive your instrument as soon as possible you can forego the full setup process by selecting the “Basic QC Only” option or by selecting the “Full Setup RUSH” option when adding instruments to your shopping cart. More details are available under the “Setup Options” tab.
Setup Options
Current Turnaround Time: Amount of time it takes before shipment-
Full Setup: 10-14 Business Days
Basic Quality Control: 2-3 Days
BASIC QUALITY CONTROL covers inspecting the instrument for any major defects that would have been missed by the factory and any faults in construction that could potentially damage or limit the functionality of the instrument over time. Any defective instruments are rejected and replaced. We make sure that each Ukulele meets the basic standard for a brand new instrument and will be ready to play once you receive it. A final cleanup is also included after inspection before packing and shipment.
Full Setup - FREE for all Ukuleles $399 and over / $20.00 for Ukuleles from $300-399 / $30.00 for Ukuleles Under $300
Includes:
-Overall QC evaluation: To find defects in construction as well as to get an overall view of the instrument and note the areas that need extra attention and adjustment during the setup.
-Saddle Adjustment: The height of the saddle is lowered to reduce the distance between the strings and the fretboard, making it easier to play than the factory setup, especially higher up the fretboard.
-Nut Slot Adjustment: The depth, width, and angle of the nut slots are adjusted to create a more comfortable playing experience especially on the lower frets.
-Fret Dressing: After adjusting the nut and saddle heights, high spots in the fretboard or uneven frets will potentially cause fret buzz, dead spots, or other unwanted problems. The frets are filed to create a more consistent level across the fretboard. We then crown the frets to return their rounded curvature back to the top of each fret creating a clear contact point for each string. We then smooth and polish the frets and condition the fingerboard to bring them back to new condition.
-Final Cleanup: We always do a final overall cleanup of the instrument to make sure it is in new condition and ready to play before it is prepared for shipment.
Rush Setup & Delivery - Additional $50.00
The RUSH SETUP AND DELIVERY service is for customers who would still like to receive everything included in the full setup but on a shorter time frame. One of our setup technicians will work overtime outside of normal business hours to complete the setup within 2-3 days of the order being placed and immediately hand it over to the shipping department for packing and shipment. The $50.00 rush charge is in addition to the cost of the full setup.
Additional services (see individual product listings to add these services to your order)
Re-stringing: We will replace the factory installed stock string set with a new set of your choosing. Select the “replace stock strings” option when adding your desired string set to the shopping cart.
Strap Button Installation: 1-2 buttons are installed to allow the use of a strap. Color options available.
Pickup installation: for players who would like the option to play or record with amplification.
Friction Tuner Upgrade (friction tuners only): We offer upgrade options for select instruments with friction tuners to be retrofitted with new geared tuners for better precision and comfort when tuning.
Left-handed Setup: Left-handed setups are also available upon request. Occasionally an additional charge may be added for compensated saddles on select models.