Ko‘olau Pono Guitar & ‘Ukulele, Inc.

Acacia Series

Beginning mid 2011 we will introduce a new Pono model called the Acacia Series. In our continual endeavor to find plentiful and sustainable instrument grade woods, we will now use a species of Acacia called Acacia Preta and Acacia Melanoxylon. They are all related to the world famous Acacia Koa that grows only in Hawaii. Although originating from the tropical rain forests of South America, there are now over 1300 species of Acacia are now found throughout the world. 

Acacia woods have a long and interesting history. The same species of wood is recorded to have been used by Noah to build a 450 foot ark or floating box (a football field is 360 feet long). So Acacia trees have been around a long time, and they are plentiful. Due to its durability and beauty, Acacia woods are still used for boat building, furniture, guitars, and ‘ukuleles. 

The Acacia’s are commonly known by their English name “Rain Tree” due to leaves that fold up during rain storms and subsequent moisture that collects under its large umbrella like canopy. Acacia’s belongs to the family Mimosaceae and the larger family of Fabaceae. Other common and scientific names are Albizia Saman, Samanea Saman, Mimosa Saman, Coco Tamarind, Trembesi, and East Indian Walnut.

Our Pono Acacia Series design is patterned after our Mahogany Series, with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, simple rosette, and a satin finish. The Acacia Delux Series includes an ebony fingerboard and bridge, gloss finish, and beautifully figured top, back, and sides. All are available in Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone size.