MGTD 8385
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MGTD 8385
Special Price $559.00 Regular Price $699.00 |or$51/month*

Pono MGTD - Mango Tenor Deluxe

Pictures show the exact ukulele available here. Take a listen as Corey and Kalei try this model, first with the stock Ko'olau Alohi strings, then with the Ko'olau Aho Fluorocarbon strings, and then the Aho fluorocarbon with low G. 

The is the brand new solid Mango tenor from Pono. Pono is a line from the Ko'olau company that makes high end custom ukes here on the island. The Pono is a more affordable version with the same specs and build as the Ko'olau. They really stand out against other choices in their price range. The Mango wood gives sweet tone just like the fruit it produces. The tone has warmth and clarity similar to the best characteristics found in both mahogany and koa. Along with great sounds, this new mango line features beautiful, exotic looks and variations in the wood grain that will bring you joy to just hold and admire. Only a few have arrived so don't miss this opportunity to be among the first to experience this wonderful new model.

A key feature in all of the Pono tenors and baritones is the dual-action adjustable truss rod. This stabilizes and adjusts the lengthwise forward curvature (also called relief), of the neck. It can be adjusted from right inside the sound hole with an allen wrench provided. Over time and with humidity changes, this is a very useful option to have, and a very easy thing to adjust with little room for error.

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  1. Overall, this uke is great bang for the buck. Feels, sounds, and plays like a quality professional instrument, and is one of the prettiest ukuleles I've ever laid eyes on. If something ever happened to mine, I'd buy another in a heartbeat. 1 people found this helpful
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    I've had this uke for about 6 months now and absolutely love it. The video sound sample is bang on, the build quality is superb, and aesthetically the uke is STUNNING! It has fantastic intonation, and is my go to for anything I'm recording in a "serious" manner that needs to be flawless, just as this uke is. It's a tad quieter than expected, but it makes up for it with the ringing, bell like notes and sustain I get from any strings I've tried on it (PhDs being my favourite so far). As Aaron said in his video demo, it is fantastic for finger picking with its bright, clear note separation, while still being warm. It's like a hybrid of koa and mahogany... Best of both worlds. I'm not crazy about gloss finishes, but wouldn't have it any other way on this uke in particular. The finish is fantastic, and really brings out the beauty of the solid mango. I'd be devastated not to permanently have this uke in my collection.
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