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2012 Production: 2012 Models. Acacia Series, Acacia Delux Series, Mahogany Series, and Mahogany Delux Series will be our production models, available from our Authorized US and International dealers: Acacia: 1. Acacia Series: Acacia top, back, and sides. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Rope rosette. Satin finish. 2. Acacia Delux Series: Figured grain Acacia top, back, and sides. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Rope rosette. Gloss finish. Mahogany: 1. Mahogany Series: Mahogany top, back, and sides. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Rope rosette. Satin finish. 2. Mahogany Delux Series: Mahogany top, back, and sides. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Rope rosette. Gloss finish.
Pro-Classic Series. These models are now a separate division of Ko'olau, and available on a custom order basis only, either factory direct, or through a few select dealers: Top and back binding, abalone rosette and abalone top purfling on select models, solid and slotted headstock. Gloss finish: 1. Rosewood back and sides. Spruce or Cedar top. Rosewood Pro-Classic Series will now include a Spruce top. Cedar top available as a custom order. 2. Acacia top, back, and sides. Cutaway models will include a cedar top. Custom order available for non-cutaway with Cedar top. 3. Mahogany top, back and sides. Most production will continue with the traditional all Mahogany body, however a spruce top can be custom ordered.
Pono Guitars. These models are now a separate division of Ko'olau, and available on a custom order basis only, factory direct: O size ( 13 1/2" wide) and OOO size (15" wide). O size will be available in a solid and slotted headstock. OOO size available in solid headstock. Several models will be available with a cutaway body. Woods are Mahogany, Acacia, and Rosewood. Top woods are Western Cedar and Englemann Spruce. Model specs and pricing are posted on Pono Guitar page on menu bar. Estimated completion: please inquire
CASES: 'Ukulele: only available with Pro-Classic Series 'ukulele models. Optional case available for other models. All Pono guitars will include a hardshell case.
AMPLIFICATION: Note on Amplification: All Pono 'ukuleles are available with a custom "Pono" brand passive piezo saddle transducer. Sounding great alone, an enhanced tone and volume is possible by the use of what is termed an "outboard preamp" which is a relatively inexpensive device, a smal lmetal box, with volume, bass, and treble controls. The instrument is plugged into the box, and the bo xis then plugged into the amplifier. This outboard preamp, powered by a 9 volt battery, boosts the signal, and produces the same effect as having a guitar or 'ukulele with the "active" electronics that are often installed inside the instrument. Currently all Pono 'ukuleles have the optional "passive" system for two reasons, number one, it actually does sound good in its passive mode.... and number two, it's less expensive, and thus we can still provide an amplified 'ukulele at a reasonable price. And again, if an "active" system is desired or required for performance purposes, an outboard preamp is simple and inexpensive. Active Amplification: L.R.Baggs Element active amplification available for both guitars and 'ukuleles.
Please feel free to contact us for any suggestions or clarifications.
Ko'olau Guitar and 'Ukulele
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