Pictures show the exact ukulele available here. Quarter Sawn Solid Mahogany Wood -satin finish
Solid Mahogany top, back, and sides. Rosewood faceplate, fingerboard and bridge. Rope marquetry rosette, pearl logo and position dots. Bone nut and saddle. Satin finish.
Mahogany wood was used on almost all of the soprano Martin ukuleles. It has a classic tone that the ukulele became famous for. The MS model is one of the best sopranos on the market. Take a listen to this sound sample with Mika.
This Pono soprano is all solid woods, bone nut and saddle, and very high quality tuning keys. The sound is so open and warm that it competes in tone with high-end sopranos! The feel is just right. You can dig in for dynamics and it won't "crap out" like less expensive sopranos. With more attack it gets louder and more full! If you want a high quality, built to last a lifetime, soprano ukulele, - The Pono MS is for you! It has depth and character only a solid wood, professionally made ukulele can have.
Pono's production standards are more exacting than your typical ukulele company. They are dedicated to making the highest quality ukulele you can find and this one is a fantastic value on a wonderful soprano ukulele.
Top customer reviews
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Good stuff! 0 people found this helpfulI had this uke shipped to me in Afghanistan while deployed, and it arrived perfectly set up and ready to go. Simple and solid, it is a great value that will age well.
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Great Uke! Great experience! PONO MS Mahogany Soprano 0 people found this helpfulThis little fellow (lady?) is my go-to uke and has been ever since I got it a little over a year ago . It has great intonation, action, and play-ability (kudos to HMS for their professional setup) and I've used it whenever I've performed with a ukulele. I always use it when working out a new song because it is so user-friendly and I don't have to think about technical issues. It has a sweet tone that is great for romantic ballads but is hearty enough for Dixieland/Roaring 20's. Some ukes might be great for one style but not appropriate for others but this uke sounds like it fits for just about any style of music. It's definitely worth the price. It is well constructed, cleanly assembled (no glue visible anywhere) and the satin finish is very handsome. BTW, I got mine in early 2013 when it was on sale as "Blemished". It seriously took me about 20 minutes to find the "blemish", which was a slight scratch about an inch long on the back that you have to hold up to the light just right to see - and for that this Pono beauty was just a little over 1/2 price! If you're looking for a lot of bang for your buck be sure to check out HMS's specials! Especially if this one is on sale again. Then get two!
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What's the opposite of buyers remorse?! 'Cause I got it! 0 people found this helpfulThis was my next jump from the Lanakai LU-21c I began with. While I’ll always love my first, the voice on this little soprano has me completely hooked. With the mellow mahogany paired with the set of flourocarbons that I installed, its got such a rich and articulate sound that is just so sweet and beautiful. And I’m actually completely digging the small size too, which I was unsure about, being a 6’4″ dude. And as for the craftsmanship, it feels so good and is quite easy on the eyes. And to top it all off, the fellas over at HMS just completely rock! I worked with Joel, Zach and Andrew. Helpful, humble and passionate about what they do. Thank you!
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Surpizingly loud rich sounding soproano. 0 people found this helpfulI was pleasantly surprised by how loud and rich that came out of this small uke. I took a chance thought I would install a low G string set and amazed how balanced the tone was on each string. I had tried this with other ukes that I had and was not happy with the sound. I found the peg tuners, although lighter, was difficult to tune compared with geared tuners. Over all I am very happy with the Pono MS and has become my favorite ukulele.
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Incredible value 0 people found this helpfulI purchased this uke approx a year ago from Hawaii Music Supply. The entire experience was a pleasure. The instrument's quality and professional set up actually made me sound better! The wood quality is "simple beauty". The craftsmanship is solid. The finish is superb (difficult for satin finish) and the sound is top notch. I have natural gut strings which combine with the solid mahogany to give it a classic and clean sound. I continue to be surprised at the rich sound from a soprano. I've owned more than 40 ukes. I will not say that this one is the best. I won't even say it is in the top 5. (Those are handbuilt, Hawaiian and solid koa) But I will say that I wouldn't give it up! Great quality. Unmatched value. Nice sound. And the wood (along with my skills) will only improve with time. If you are not a pro on tour but serious about playing, this one offers great value.