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Kohala Akamai Series Soprano Ukulele Natural Nato Wood
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Product Description:
In Hawaii "Akamai" translates to "Smart" or "Clever" - you'll feel both when you pick up the new Akamai AK-SL Ukulele from Kohala! This little uke is handcrafted from Eastern Mahogany (nato) wood on its top back and sides, delivering a clear and crisp tone no matter what your playing style. Every Akamai Series Ukulele comes equipped with geared tun... Click To Read More About This Product
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Gear returned in mint condition. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value.
- Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns
- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
Gear returned in great condition, with only minor signs of use, such as slight scuffs or pick marks. It looks and plays like new and may be considered an equivalent to display units found in retail stores.
- Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns
- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
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Overview
In Hawaii "Akamai" translates to "Smart" or "Clever" - you'll feel both when you pick up the new Akamai AK-SL Ukulele from Kohala! This little uke is handcrafted from Eastern Mahogany (nato) wood on its top back and sides, delivering a clear and crisp tone no matter what your playing style. Every Akamai Series Ukulele comes equipped with geared tuners, rosewood fingerboard, and genuine Aquila strings! This uke is perfect for the new player as well as the uke enthusiast - make the smart choice and give the AK-SL Ukulele a strum today.
Features
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Mahogany top, back and sides
- Quality strings
- Crisp tone
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- 100% coverage for commercial use
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- Repair costs covered for up to five years from date of purchase
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Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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Pros
Cons
- Not Consistent
- Poor Tone Quality
Best Uses
- Backup
- Practice
Comments about Kohala Akamai Series Soprano Ukulele:
It took a lot of effort to get this in tune! After about 10 hours of playing, it started to hold the tuning for more than one song.
The action is not good. The first string buzzes when playing the third, fourth, fifth and sixth frets. It hits the seventh fret.
It is a good starter ukulele and is good for practice, but I don't want to play it in front of anyone.
Pros
- Consistent
- Strong
- Sweet tone
Cons
- No fancy purfling
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Kohala Akamai Series Soprano Ukulele:
Bought this for a friend that was stressed out due to work and school schedules. Spent a couple of days stretching and tuning the Aquila Nylgut strings and tightening the machine head tuners. Aquila Nylgut strings have a reputation of taking a while to settle in. When I gifted the instrument, it was staying in tune, as I broke the strings in right. I tried several chords up to the 7th fret and was pleased with the intonation, which far excel this price point. Added a tweed padded soprano case and a beginner lesson plan with chord chart and tuning instructions. Titled the book in Olelo Hawai'i, the language of Hawai'i. Akamai means strength, so I gave my friend strength to power through this chapter of life. Music is healing.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kohala Akamai Series Soprano Ukulele:
I bought it as a starter uke to see if it was for me. I don't think I'll ever need to upgrade.
Just make sure to give the nylon strings a good yanking to stretch them out and it'll stay in tune just fine.
Comments about Kohala Akamai Series Soprano Ukulele:
Build quality not so good. This was a Christmas gift for my grandchild.
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Practicing
Comments about Kohala Akamai Series Soprano Ukulele:
This is a really good beginners ukulele. It holds tune decently well, but isn't very loud for concerts or venues without being mic'd (but that probably comes from having plastic strings)
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