BRAND NEW PONO PKC-500 PIKAKE SOLID KOA CONCERT UKULELE FREE DELUXE KOOLAU HARD SHELL CASE Start Price USD 1,119.96 Current Price USD 1,119.96 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 08, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 18, 2008 Location Chesterfield, Virginia See more about 'BRAND NEW PONO PKC-500 PIKAKE SOLID KOA CONCERT UKULELE' Description Click Here. Double your traffic. Try Vendio Gallery Risk FREE!      SquareTrade © AP6.0 WE'VE MOVED--NEW ADDRESS! 12710 PATRICK HENRY HWY. AMELIA, VA 23002 804-516-3300   GORGEOUS NEW PREMIER FLAGSHIP MODEL! WITH THE LARGEST SELECTION OF 'UKULELES THIS SIDE OF HAWAI'I, WE HAVE THE PERFECT ukulele4u! (If you don't see the 'ukulele you're looking for here, then please check out my eBay store for other top brands of new 'ukuleles & 'ukulele accessories. OR better yet, stop by our store here in Amelia, VA!) BRAND NEW PONO MODEL PKC-500 PIKAKE ALL SOLID MASTER-GRADE CURLY KOA CONCERT 'UKULELE includes a DELUXE KO'OLAU HARD SHELL CASE Hawaiian Koa Series: Solid curly Koa top, back, and sides, premium curly maple bound fingerboard, headstock & flame maple top and back binding. Top and back abalone purfling, abalone rosette. Koa faceplate and ebony fingerboard with pearl/abalone Pikake (Jasmine) vine and flower inlay. Ebony bridge, bone nut and saddle. Grover mini-rotomatic tuners with ebony buttons. Includes a Deluxe Ko'olau Hardshell Form-Fitted Case. Pono 'Ukuleles are fast becoming one of the premier brands of 'ukuleles available. If you've heard of Ko'olau 'Ukulele and/or John Kitakis, you know that both of those names are synonymous with first rate quality, attention to detail and customer service that is second to none.  The Pono brand is based on the construction of the Ko'olau Custom 'Ukuleles that can cost thousands of dollars more. Read below (from the Ko'olau/Pono 'Ukulele website): "Our goal throughout the years has been to provide the highest quality stringed instruments available. In addition to our custom Ko’olau line of guitars and ‘ukuleles, we produce our more affordable “Pono” line, yet strictly retaining the same high standard of craftsmanship. With the flood of “imported” stringed instruments, some no doubt feel that Pono guitars and ‘ukuleles are yet another cheap import. I would like all of our customers to know that we personally spend much time and effort in our Indonesian factory, on the island of Java, instructing in Ko’olau techniques of instrument making, and teaching our high level of craftsmanship and strict quality control. And besides methods of construction to optimize tone and volume, we stress the importance of cosmetic beauty. It is of interest to note that only the finest grades of quartersawn hardwoods, such as Mahogany, Rosewood, and Ebony are selected for Pono instruments. And even more noteworthy is the fact that cedar and spruce for our tops is imported from Canada and Alaska, however only 20% pass our stringent requirements of density, grain patterns, flexibility, and cosmetic aesthetics. This is virtually unknown, especially in the Asian import market. We could cut corners, as they say, but our goal for Pono instruments is the same as it has been for Ko’olau, to produce the highest quality regardless of costs incurred. Obviously the increased cost factor is passed on to our customers. But our customer base is discriminating and selective, not simply “shopping” around for the least expensive instrument on the market. So we have enjoyed this liberty to “go out on a limb” you might say, to push the possibilities and potential, especially in the world of ‘ukuleles. We are proud of the fact that all of our instruments are made of solid woods. We could sell far more guitars and ‘ukuleles by lowering our prices, using laminate woods, but again, we choose to provide another level to a different customer. Along with this philosophy we have incurred some problems, namely wood related issues. Plywood guitars and ‘ukuleles are easy to both build, and to maintain. Solid woods, though sounding better, and aging like good wine, are more sensitive to humidity (or the lack of it) and subsequent warpage, cracking, and separation. But we are willing to accept this responsibility, provided our instruments are cared for and maintained properly. Again, the only way to avoid these problems is to use plywood laminates, or plastics. We have chosen to stay “solid.” We assure our customers a guarantee of satisfaction with a limited warranty. The term limited is used to protect against deliberate neglect and abuse.  We appreciate any suggestions and feedback. Much of your input has been incorporated into the continued refinement and success of both our Ko’olau and Pono line of instruments.  In Hawaiian, “pono” is defined as goodness and excellence. Using a variety of woods, our Pono instruments have the classic warm tone and projecting volume of guitars and ‘ukuleles of yesteryear.  As mentioned, we use the finest grade of solid woods for body, neck, binding, purflings and bridges, bone for nut and saddle, mother of pearl for our logo and fingerboard position markers, and high quality Grover tuning machines. Finishes are not merely minimal coatings to produce sheen, but instead we perform the same professional procedure as our Ko’olau line, with applications of pore filler, sealer, finish coats, final wet sanding and buffing, all resulting in a stunningly beautiful instrument.  All guitars and ‘ukuleles include a Ko’olau hardshell case.  Electronic amplification is available on most Pono models. On our Ko’olau line we offer a variety of pickup options, however for Pono instruments we have decided to offer a high quality “passive” saddle transducer pickup. Although excellent as a “stand alone” pickup, a more enhanced amplification is possible by “activation” easily accomplished by adding a battery powered preamp to the already existing system. A Pono brand Outboard Preamp is available.   Pono instruments are professionally designed and handcrafted by the Ko’olau Guitar & ‘Ukulele Company. Manufacturing is on the island of Java, with final adjustments and set-up on the island of Oahu, Hawaii."  Only a very few of these have been produced under the careful supervision of John Kitakis of Ko'olau 'Ukulele.  Styled and built just like a Ko'olau model 500 which would cost $7,785.00 (ouch!), these are some the first ever to be offered for sale and represents a breakthrough in distinctive quality and detail.  John now travels almost monthly to his factory in Java, in order to constantly improve and control the quality of the Pono line.  What you see here, are the results of his painstaking efforts to model the Pono line as close to his Ko'olau Custom 'Ukuleles as possible.  A clean, balanced voice with excellent intonation will bring you years of joy.  Here's your chance to own one of the few PKC-500 'ukuleles produced.--A solid Koa instrument with all the "BLING".  Great looks and exquisite Ko'olau tone.  This one has a premium master-grade, curly Hawaiian Koa body with a Honduras Mahogany neck (for stability).  Bound with Premium Curly Maple on the fingerboard and headstock and Flame Maple bindings on both the top & back.  Gorgeous hand-inlaid Abalone "Pikake" floral design on headstock and Hawaiian floral/vine inlay on fingerboard.  Abalone purflings both top & back.  Equipped with Premium Ko'olau Gold strings.  These are setup at Ko'olau's factory here in Wahiawa, Hawaii and are scrutinized personally by John.  Includes a Deluxe Ko'olau form-fitted hardshell case.  NO ONE ELSE HAS A BETTER DEAL, PERIOD! SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!! PKC-500 Specs: Solid, Master Grade Curly Hawaiian Koa Body Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge Koa Faceplate Tie-Type Bridge Bone Nut & Saddle 19 Frets Total (14 to body) 15" Concert Scale 1-3/8" Neck Width at Nut Very Intricate "Pikake" Vine Abalone Inlay Abalone Rosette Inlay Premium Ko'olau Gold Strings Grover Mini-Rotomatic Tuners w/Ebony Buttons High Gloss Finish FREE Ko'olau Deluxe Hard Shell Case 5-YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY! If you can't come visit our store here in Virginia, then we are proud to be able to offer you the opportunity to own one of these beautiful looking & terrific sounding instruments here on ebay. Thanks for stopping by! PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY EBAY STORE  FOR ALL SORTS OF COOL 'UKULELE STUFF!  WE HAVE BANJOS, MANDOLINS, BASSES, BOOKS, DVDs/CDs, STRINGS, GIG-BAGS, STANDS AND MORE 'UKULELES!!! is registered with the VA State Corporation Commission, Chesterfield County, a member of SquareTrade and an eBay Power Seller. Check out our excellent feedback & see why we are the fastest growing 'ukulele store, w/the largest selection of 'ukuleles this side of Hawai'i... ...It's only because of YOU! I travel all over looking for the best 'ukulele brands that are out there. Bottom line, if I wouldn't want to own or play it, then I don't put it in my store. All instruments listed in my eBay store are brand new and I'm an authorized dealer for each brand represented. These instruments can also be seen in my shop located at 12710 PATRICK HENRY HWY. AMELIA, VA 23002   If you have any questions about this or any other 'ukulele on eBay, feel free to contact me at: ukulelerob@verizon.net OR 804-516-3300   All instruments are shop adjusted & personally inspected before being professionally packed for shipping. Bid w/confidence as we are the ONLY full service ‘ukulele store (on the mainland) outside of Hawaii & a factory authorized dealer for   Summary of My Selling Policies Payment PayPal (preferred), Money Order/Cashier's Check. Sorry, NO Personal Checks. Buyer must contact us within 2 days (48 hours) following the close of the auction to arrange payment or item will be re-listed & non-paying bidder claim will be filed with eBay. Fees NO sales tax for items sold/shipped outside of VA. 5% VA sales tax applies to all items sold/shipped in VA. NO handling fees other than applicable shipping charges. Shipping WE SHIP WORLDWIDE. Depending on the item, we ship USPS First Class Mail, USPS Priority Mail, USPS Express Mail, UPS, and FedEx. Shipping charges will vary according to destination, urgency (first class vs. UPS Next Day Air, etc.) and amount of insurance required for item. Delivery We ship every day except for Sunday. We will ship your item within 48 hours after clearance of payment. (If the 48 hours after clearance of payment falls on a weekend, we will ship first thing Monday morning.) Refunds & Returns Satisfaction is guaranteed on instrument purchases and a refund will be given if not satisfied and the item is returned within three (3) days in LIKE-NEW CONDITION. If the instrument has any damage, scratches, has been tampered with, no refund will be given. ALL return shipping expenses are paid by the buyer, unless the instrument was defective or arrived damaged, and must be insured for the purchase price as well as be able to be tracked. (You wouldn't send a $1,000.00 instrument First Class Mail.) Contact Me I can be reached via email (ukulelerob@verizon.net) 24/7 and I'll respond as quickly as possible. I can also be reached by phone at: 804-516-3300. Snail mail can be sent to: The Ukulele Shop, Inc. PO Box 4635 Midlothian, VA 23112. 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