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Design & Custom Order Ko'olau Tenor Deluxe!
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Design & Custom Order Ko'olau Tenor Deluxe!
$2,995.00 |or$272/month*

Your Own Ko'olau Custom Build-

The most popular options for a Ko'olau Tenor 100

Choose your 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 Ko'olau Custom

These are Ko'olau Deluxe Tenor models. They are not available instruments. They are examples for your reference as you put together a custom order. These rarely come into store stock because we keep them pretty busy fulfilling our 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 woods, choose from the upgrade options, and then pay the deposit. Now the hard part.... waiting! But rest assured, you will soon have a beautiful, custom built, pro level tenor ukulele!

There is a continuity of build you only get when you have one master builder giving his attention and expertise into making the perfect instrument. From cutting the wood to stringing it up, Noa Bonk with Koolau consistently makes amazing tenors.

With the options here you can put together your own custom with everything just how you want! You will choose your body woods, your binding, bridge, headstock, and finish among other options. This will most likely be fun for some and option overload for others. As far as which woods to choose here is what John from Ko'olau writes, "we are often asked "what's best".... it's not a what's best decision, but instead, what sound is preferred. Most players, especially after becoming serious about guitar, ukulele, or any stringed instrument end up owning several instruments with a variety of combinations of woods." Each wood choice will have a slightly different voice, but a Ko'olau deluxe always sounds like a Ko'olau deluxe, and they are always fantastic!


The top is Spruce, which is the most commonly used soundboard tonewood, and for good reason, – It sounds Good! This one has rosewood sides and back, koa binding and a slotted headstock upgrade.

This next example has a cedar top and koa back and sides.

Here Aaron demonstrates an all koa Deluxe.

And this one has a redwood top with Macassar ebony sides and back.

Abe Lagrimas Jr. has a Ko'olau Tenor Deluxe, Spruce Rosewood. Here he demonstrates it plugged in with the LR Baggs pickup

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 was a few examples of the Ko'olau Tenor Deluxe. These instruments always have an amazing amount of body to the sound. The workmanship is second to none and the feel is just right. Because of the small production of the Ko'olau custom shop, and their high demand around the world, this method of ordering is the fastest way to get one. Let us know with any questions or special requests. 

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

The Deluxe series comes standard with top of the line woods, top and back wood binding and purfling, 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.

  • Total length: 26-38”
  • Body Length: 12-1/16”
  • Body width/Upper bout/Lower bout: 6-1/2” 8-15/16”
  • Body Depth upper bout/Lower bout: 2-9/16” 3-1/8”
  • Fingerboard width at nut and 12th fret: 1-3/8” 1-11/16”
  • Soundhole diameter: 2-5/8”
  • Scale length: 16-15/16”
  • New 100% Hawaiian made
  • All Solid Wood of Your Choice body
  • Koolau Hardcase
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
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

Choose from many woods and options section. There is an option to pay the deposit of $1000 + upgrades.

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

Other options include a radius fretboard for more comfortable chording, a high gloss finish, and more. 

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. 

Aloha

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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