Design & Custom Order - Ko'olau Model 100 - Starting @

Koolau Model 100 custom build
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Koolau Model 100 custom build
$1,795.00 |or$163/month*

Your Own Ko'olau Custom Build-

The most poplular options for a Ko'olau 100

Choose your size, woods, add the extra features you would like, and order your own custom Hawaiian Ukulele!

These are hand built by Noa Bonk using the finest woods, only Hide Glue, and a vintage style satin nitrocellulose finish. Ko’olau consistently makes an excellent sounding ukulele. If you are craving some serious tone from a tenor, this may be just what you need~

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Design Your Own Custom Ko'olau Ukulele!

These are Ko'olau Model 100's. They are not available instruments. They are examples for your reference as you put together a custom order. These models rarely come into store stock because Ko'olau is busy fulfilling custom orders. So how can you put one on order? It's real simple, fun, and this is the place to do it. Choose your size, choose your woods, choose from the upgrade options, and then pay the deposit. Then comes the hard part. Waiting! But after 8-10 months you will be glad you did!

The 100 series comes standard with high grade woods, abalone rosette, ebony fretboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, Gotoh tuning keys, 100% Hide Glue construction, nitro-cellulose lacquer finish, a deluxe hard case,  and a lifetime warranty.

This first example is one of the finest ukes that will fit into a soprano case. The SLN 100, soprano long neck 100. Recently Ko'olau made their soprano body slightly larger. This gives it a deeper and warmer tone than we have ever heard from this size. The long neck (concert scale length) is a perfect compliment to this new body shape giving more range and ability to your music. It still fits perfectly into a soprano Ko'olau case that it comes with.

This is the C100, or concert 100. The cosmetic precision here is matched with a sweet and full tone, excellent intonation and more sustain than your typical concert. Most likely a musical companion for life, the Ko'olau C100. 

This is the T100, or tenor model 100 in all koa. A serious ukulele gives some serious fun, and this tenor will take your enjoyment to another level. It has a huge, open sound and hasn't even started to break in! We were very impressed with the volume and sustain on this Ko'olau. It has the warmth and richness Ko'olau is known for and incredible sustain all the way up the neck. Even the high notes ring out with fullness!

This is the same as above but with the slotted headstock option. These are hand built by Noa Bonk using the finest materials and techniques. If you are craving some serious tone from a tenor, this may be just what you want!

This model 100 has a spruce top with koa back and sides. It has the upgraded top binding which is a required upgrade if you choose spruce, cedar. or redwood for your top. 

p>This one has a cedar top with koa back and sides. It has the required upgraded top binding and also the upgrade to slotted headstock.

This is the pineapple shaped tenor or T100P. It also has top binding and slotted headstock upgrades.With the guitar the shape, or waist, is for a reason. It fits on your lap when your sitting and it's easier to reach around sitting or standing. With the ukulele, no one over the age of 7 rests the waist on their leg. Your posture would have to be ridiculously bad! The pineapple tenor is no different to the regular tenor in comfort or ability to reach around and the sound is as sweet as the fruit it was named after.

As you can hear, these custom ukuleles made by Noa Bonk all have excellent balance and sustain from every wood and size available here. For us, getting these instruments is a special thing. The feel of a Ko'olau gives you more freedom to just enjoy playing. Zach said in describing Koolau ukuleles, "It just feels right". Build your own with the choices below and before you know it (6-8 months), you will have an amazing instrument for life!

The only problem with Ko'olau is trying to keep them in stock. Because of the small production nature of the custom shop, and their high demand around the world, this method of ordering is the fastest way to get one and ensures you a beautiful and professional level ukulele!

Please note that you are not ordering a "In Stock" ukulele with this product. This enables you to custom order a Ko'olau Deluxe choosing from many options available. It then will be about 8-10 months before completion of your custom 'uke. Choose to pay all now or pay a deposit and the balance upon completion.Please contact us if you have any questions!

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Specs

SELECT KOA, MAHOGANY, KULAWOOD, HAWAIIAN ASH, OR ‘ULAWOOD TOP, BACK, AND SIDES

SPRUCE, CEDAR, OR SEQUOIA REDWOOD TOP AVAILABLE AS A 100SP (REQUIRES TOP BINDING ADD $300)

EBONY FINGERBOARD AND TIE TYPE BRIDGE 

EBONY FACEPLATE WITH PEARL LOGO INLAY & PEARL FINGERBOARD POSITION DOTS

BONE NUT AND SADDLE

ABALONE ROSETTE

GOTOH NICKEL GEARED OR UPT TUNERS

SEMI-GLOSS GLOSS FINISH

TRADITIONAL OR PINEAPPLE SHAPE

  Standard Concert Tenor
Total Length 20-7/8″ 24″ 26-38″
Body Length 9-7/16″ 11-1/16″ 12-1/16″
Body WidthUpper BoutLower Bout 5″6-5/8″ 5-7/8″7-7/8″ 6-1/2″8-15/16″
Body DepthUpper BoutLower Bout 2″2-3/8″ 2-1/4″2-3/4″ 2-9/16″3-1/8″
FingerboardWidth at Nutat 12th Fret 1-3/8″1-3/4″ 1-3/8″1-11/16″ 1-3/8″1-11/16″
SoundholeDiameter 1-13/16″ 2-1/16″ 2-5/8″
Scale Length 13-1/2″ 14-3/4″ 16-15/16″

Options

Build Your Own Ko'olau!

Every Ko'olau comes with a deluxe wooden Ko'olau Case and the Oasis OH-18 Ukulele humidifier.

Custom Options

First choose your size. From there you choose woods.

For your headstock you can get the regular head or upgrade to the slotted headstock.

Other options include the shape, regular or pineapple, and for tenor you can make it a 6 or 8 string. Also you can have no fret markers on the fingerboard face. (still has side dots for your viewing)

If you want a different set of strings just note that you want us to change them in the special instructions, no extra charge. For Low G just write Low G under special instructions.

Contact us if you need any help in deciding or understanding your options. 

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Brand Ko'olau

Shipping Information

 

For more even more details and FAQ visit our Shipping Page under the Company Info tab at the header menu.

SHIPPING CARRIER OPTIONS:
FedEx is our primary shipping carrier, all orders that qualify for free domestic shipping will be sent using FedEx. UPS and DHL can also be chosen as alternative options upon checkout, USPS is only used for smaller accessory orders. 

As soon as the shipping label is created you will be automatically notified via email with tracking information. All packages will be shipped with a signature requirement by default. If you do not wish to have a signature requirement you will need to notify us, either by leaving a note in the “special instructions” when adding the item(s) to your shopping cart or by emailing our shipping department directly. Any shipping related requests (hold/delay/address change) should also be directed to our shipping department ( [email protected]). 

NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: You may also be required to pay import duties/taxes, this will vary depending on your location and the value of the item(s). To estimate these taxes, you can contact your local customs office. Fedex also offers a helpful estimation tool: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international.html

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.

SHIPPING COST will vary depending on the size dimensions and weight of the package as well as the destination. To get a quote, use the “Calculate Shipping Cost” link located next to the “Add to Cart button” on each listing.

This is made even easier when you are already logged in to your customer account. Follow this link to create an account if you don’t already have one go HERE.

FREE SHIPPING: All orders within the USA with a total over $500 will qualify for free FedEx 2-day air shipping.

SHIPMENT AND TRACKING NOTIFICATIONS are sent automatically via email as soon as the shipping label is created so please make sure your email address is accurate when placing the order. Outgoing shipments are picked up by our shipping carriers Monday through Friday. 

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. 

 

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