Charity Auction: Kanile'a Willie K Iʻiwi Honi Koa Super Tenor (Manu ST #1)

Auction: Kanile'a Willie K Iʻiwi Honi Koa Super Tenor
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Auction: Kanile'a Willie K Iʻiwi Honi Koa Super Tenor
$14,975.00 |or$1361/month*

80% of the profits from this Auction will go to Saving Hawaiʻi’s Forests is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 20% will go to the Willie K Cancer Fund. The winner will pay the non-profit Saving Hawaiʻi’s Forests directly.

This is a one-of-a-kind instrument never to be made again. It's been on tour with the incredible Willie K since June and now it's up for auction here, details are below.

The story behind the masterpiece

The ʻIʻiwi Honi Koa is a special instrument designed by master luthier Joe Souza of Kanileʻa ʻUkulele. The name speaks of the symbiotic relationship between two native Hawaiian species, The ʻiʻiwi (scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper) and the koa (Acacia koa). The honi, or kiss, represents the life connection between the two: when one species thrives, so does the other. That connection was captured in stunning inlays of koa leaves (actually called phylodes) and koa flowers joined on the ʻukulele’s soundboard by a brilliant red ʻiʻiwi.

On sight alone, the ʻukulele is breathtaking with its Master Grade Curly koa, its wider lower bout and its colorful wood inlays.

Then when you hear it? It practically makes your heart skip a beat.

By itself, this uke would easily fetch upwards of $10-15K but its intrinsic value increases with its time spent in the hands of a master. PLUS, you have the ability to make a significant contribution to the restoration, maintenance and protection of new growth native Hawaiian forests on Hawaiʻi Island.

About Willie K

With his roots planted firmly in his native Hawaiian culture, language and music, William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi – affectionately known as Uncle Willie K – has found joy in stretching his musical branches into other genres like pop, reggae, rock, R&B, soul, jazz and his all time favorite blues. World renown for his eclectic style, unpredictable stage performances (set list? What set list??) and a loving but wild streak, Willie has been known to bring a crowd to its feet with his operatic rendition of Ave Maria accompanied solely by his ʻukulele. This explains his numerous awards and his most recent Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts (HARA).

Willie has shared the stage with musical superstars who have played at his annual Blues fest on Maui, to name a few: Elvin Bishop, Angela Strehli, Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, and Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers, Taj Mahal and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Michael McDonald, Samantha Fish and New Jersey’s Billy Walton Band.

Then there are his admirers. No less than Prince was a huge fan, calling Willie K a “funky mother#%@&er,” while another avowed fan, who has Hawaiʻi roots, goes by the name Barack Obama.

And while Willie K is right at home performing for sold out stadium crowds, he is just as comfortable sitting in a native Hawaiian forest creating new music after a hard day of planting trees and singing for an audience of eight.

About Saving Hawaiʻi’s Forests

Saving Hawaiʻi’s Forests is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the reforestation of Hawaiʻi’s Native forests. This is done through the identifying, propagating and replanting of native Hawaiian endemic and indigenous species of trees and understory plants. Continued maintenance of the new forest happens through proper watering and fencing as well as clearing of invasive species.

Work has commenced on Hawaiʻi Island in the area of Kealakekua at 4,000 foot elevation, called Nani ʻEkolu, where Hawaiian endemic species like koa, ʻōhiʻa and ʻiliahi flourish. In 2017, an additional property at 5,000 foot elevation was acquired. The goal at each and all future properties is to create a biodiverse forest where these trees will live out their lives without threat of clear cutting or invasive species.

The work at Nani ʻEkolu was recently recognized with a Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation Preservation Award.

This auction will include the instrument (In perfect condition) and setup with an active pickup with in soundhole controls made by Double, Willie K's case (not in perfect condition -see pictures- but functioning perfectly), a Patrick Ching giclee the inlay is based on, and 4 Willie K CD's. 

This is an auction and the details are below.

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Essential Accessories & Popular Customizations
One-Year Ukulele Site Membership
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UKE LOGIC SINGLE LOW G (5 options)
UKE LOGIC SINGLE LOW G (5 options)
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Specs
  • I'iwi Honi Koa Super Tenor
  • Super Tenor 5 string ukulele w/ 19" scale
  • Premium curly koa body
  • Custom Inlay made with stabilized polar
  • Ebony fretboard, bridge and head plate
  • Ebony arm bevel and scoop cutaway
  • Kanile'a tuners w koa buttons
  • UV Gloss finish body, UV SILK satin neck
  • Mahogany neck with reinforcement
  • Black Tusq nut and saddle
  • Aquila Corde strings
  • Wooden hardshell plush case 
Options Includes Willie K's custom Kanile'a, case, and strap. Patrick Ching Giclee and 4 Willie K CD's. Winner will make payment to Saving Hawaiʻis Forests is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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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