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KoAloha Mango Tenor (KTM-00 Mango TUS #21681)

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Product Review (submitted on January 15, 2014):

I had been researching Hawaiian-made tenor ukeleles for some time, and was recently introduced to the HMS site. I was very impressed with the variety of instruments available, and especially the video demonstrations by Corey and Aaron. I put a list together of the instruments built by the "K" companies that I would be interested in, and reviewed the photos and specifications to the point of exhaustion! I finally decided to phone and spoke with Aaron who was very patient and down to earth regarding the features of each ukelele and the type of music I like to play. I was leaning toward either the Kanilea K1 or the Koaloha KTM-00. Both are very beautiful and made by well-respected Hawaiian companies. I ended up purchasing the Koaloha and received it about a week ago. Shipping was quick to the west coast, and when I opened the package, I was blown away by the beauty of the Koa wood and the detailed craftsmanship. Never having played a uke with a low G string, I was entranced by the warm, deep resonance this provided. This ukelele sings of Hawaii with every strum! I am so glad that I chose this model, and I hope that my playing will someday be deservant of such a beautiful work of art. Thank you, HMS, for all of your assistance and patience in helping me make, what turned out to be, a great decision.