Ko'olau 'Ukulele Catagories: Future production of Ko'olau 'Ukuleles will be divided into two distinct catagories.
Standard Series:
Model 1, Model 2, and Model 100 (available
in Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone size). These models retain the
same high standard of quality as all Ko'olau instruments but the least adorned and thus most affordable. Model 1, Model 2, and Model 100 are the stock Ko'olau instruments available from our authorized dealers.
Various styles and options fall into this catagory, all "made to order" so to speak. The description below of each model specify what options are available. Please note, that to simplify both manufacturing and ordering, we offer a "base" price, and then optional upgrades. Custom instruments include the following:
- Guitars
Note on Woods: Ko'olau Guitar & 'Ukulele will be incorporating many new woods from the Hawaiian Islands. With the depletion of endangered forests throughout the earth, and especially the Pacific Islands, we feel morally obligated to conscientiously utilize properly managed, sustainable forestry products.
Select Koa, Mahogany, Kulawood, Hawaiian Ash, or 'Ulawood top, back,
and sides. Spruce top available. Rosewood fingerboard and tie type
bridge. Rosewood faceplate with pearl logo inlay, pearl fingerboard
position dots, bone nut and saddle. Pearl fingerboard position dots,
Grover tuners, satin finish. Available in Traditional or Pineapple
shape. I Includes a Ko'olau Hardshell Case.
Model:
Satin Finish
Semi-Gloss Finish
Soprano Model S-1
$800
$975
Concert Model C-1
$850
$1,025
Tenor Model T-1
$1,000
$1,175
Baritone Model B-1
$1,150
$1,325
Model 2 Series
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Model 2 specs similar to Model 1, with the addition of upgraded woods
and a rosette.
Includes a Ko'olau Hardshell Case.
Model:
Satin Finish
Semi-Gloss Finish
Soprano
Model S-2
$1,000
$1,175
Concert
Model C-2
$1,050
$1,225
Tenor
Model T-2
$1,200
$1,375
Baritone Model B-1
$1,350
$1,525
Model 100
Series
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Select Koa, Mahogany, Kulawood, Hawaiian Ash, or 'Ulawood
top, back, and sides.Spruce top available. Ebony fingerboard
and tie type bridge . Ebony faceplate with pearl logo inlay, pearl
fingerboard position dots, bone nut and saddle, abalone rosette, pearl fingerboard position dots, Gotoh nickel geared or friction tuners. Satin finish. Available in Traditional or Pineapple shape.
Includes a Ko'olau Hardshell case.
Model:
Satin Finish
Semi-Gloss Finish
Soprano Model S-100
$1,300
$1,475
Concert Model C-100
$1,350
$1,525
Tenor
4-String Model T-100
$1,500
$1,675
Baritone 4-String Model B-100
$1,650
$1,825
Model 100 Options:
Spruce Top
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no extra charge
Cutaway Body
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$400
Figured grain Hawaiian Koa or Hawaiian Mahogany top, back, and sides. Body style and adornment
reminiscent of original early 'ukuleles. Available with either Rosewood or Ebony faceplate, fingerboard, bridge, and binding (these are the only options available on the Vintage Series). Marquetry rosette and purfling. Bone nut and saddle. Vintage style friction tuners (with internal gearing).
Amplification: passive or active available, inquire for pricing
Deluxe Series 'Ukulele
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Figured grain Koa, Mahogany, Kulawood, Rosewood, Mango, Hawaiian Ash, 'Ulawood, or Myrtle back and sides. Top soundboard wood choice of Koa, Mahogany, Mango, Spruce, Cedar, or Sequoia Redwood. Ebony bridge and fingerboard. Tie type or pin bridge with ebony and pearl inlay bridge pins. Top and back wood binding (choice of rosewood, ebony, koa, or maple), wood marquetry top purfling, abalone or wood rosette, ebony faceplate with pearl logo,pearl fingerboard position dots, high quality Gotoh gold friction or geared tuners. Bone nut and saddle. Satin finish.
Master Grade figured Koa, Mahogany, Mango, Kulawood, Rosewood, Hawaiian Ash, 'Ulawood, or Myrtle back and sides. Top soundboard wood choice of Koa, Mahogany, Mango, Spruce, Cedar, or Sequoia Redwood. Ebony fingerboard and tie type or pin bridge with ebony and pearl inlay bridge pins. Top, back, and fingerboard wood binding (rosewood, koa, ebony, or maple), abalone top purfling and rosette, pearl fingerboard inlays, bone nut and saddle, ebony faceplate with pearl logo, Waverly geared gold tuners with ebony buttons. Gloss lacquer finish.
Includes a Ko'olau Ameritage Climate Control
Hardshell Case.
Premium Master Grade Koa, Mahogany, Mango, Kulawood, Rosewood, or Myrtle back and sides. Top soundboard wood choice of Koa, Mahogany, Mango, Spruce, Cedar, or Sequoia Redwood. Top, back, and fingerboard wood binding (rosewood, ebony, koa, or maple), abalone rosette, abalone top and back purfling. Base price includes a Hawaiian floral peghead and fingerboard pearl and abalone shell inlay. Custom optional inlay available. Ebony fingerboard and bridge with ebony and pearl inlay bridge pins. Bone nut and saddle, ebony faceplate with floral inlay, fingerboard pearl logo, Waverly geared gold tuners with Tahitian black pearl buttons. Gloss lacquer. Base Price includes Maile leaf and vine faceplate and fingerboard inlay. Optional inlay inquire.
Includes a Ko'olau Ameritage Climate Control Hardshell Case.
MODEL CE-1 - Tenor Electric Cutaway 'Ukulele. Semi-hollow mahogany body, select Koa top. Rosewood faceplate with pearl logo inlay. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Pearl dot fingerboard position dots, bone nut and saddle, Grover tuners, satin finish. L.R. Baggs active amplification system with single volume control.
Includes a Ko'olau Hardshell Case.
Model:
Base Price:
Tenor
4-String
$1,000
Baritone 4-String
$1,175
MODEL CE-2 -Tenor Electric Cutaway 'Ukulele. Semi-hollow body, choice of Master Grade Koa, Mahogany, Kulawood, Kolohala, Myrtlewood, or Maple top. Ebony fingerboard and tie type bridge. Bone nut and saddle. Pearl logo and pearl fingerboard position dots. Gotoh nickel open gear tuners. L.R.Baggs Element active amplification system with volume and tone controls (ebony wood knobs). Satin finish.
Includes a Ko'olau Hardshell Case.
Model:
Base Price:
Tenor 4-String
$1,400
Baritone 4-String
$1,600
CE-2 Model Options:
Gloss Finish (Body and Faceplate) ........... $450
Ko'olau LS-1 Lap Steel
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Mahogany body with Koa top. Koa fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle. Lace Alumitone pickup. Satin Finish.
Price: $1,250 (Includes Hardshell Case)
Inlay Options and Samples below (please inquire for price)
1. Soundboard transducer. Mounts internally to top of instrument, under bridge area, wired directly to an end jack. No internal pre-amp or battery. No on-board controls.
$125
*single volume control: add $100
2. Under-saddle transducer. Mounts under bridge saddle. No pre-amp or battery. No on-board controls.
$150
*single volume control: add $100
Note: Passive options may be converted to "Active" with the use of an External Pre-Amp
Active:
3. Under-saddle transducer. Mounts under bridge saddle with internally mounted volume control accessable directly under the edge of the soundhole. Pre-amp and battery mounted inside instrument.
$250
4. Under-saddle transducer. Includes on-board 4-Band EQ Volume/Tone control and pop out battery compartment.
$375
