KOA TENOR PONO UKULELE PKT-2E by Koolau w dlx case p/u Discounted International Shipping FREE USA SHIPPING Start Price USD 763.96 Current Price USD 763.96 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 899.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Kaneohe, HI See more about 'KOA TENOR PONO UKULELE PKT-2E by Koolau w dlx case p/u' Description GIVE THE GIFT THAT SAYS "ALOHA" Koa models are being discontinued due to high cost of Koa...get these last gorgeous models today!!! MODEL PKT-2 CURLY KOA UKULELE   PONO TENOR DELUXE KOA ELECTRIC UKULELE The SOLID KOA ukulele line for Pono by Koolau is proving to be one of John Kitakisis's most popular and this is the DELUXE gloss TENOR size ukulele series 2 with nice curly premium KOA.   Soon to be no more available as wood koa this nice is becoiming much too hard to get and John has decided to cut back his line to other Hawaiian exotic woods.  Beautiful rich colored figured and CURLY KOA.  Great setup action and intonation.  1-3/8" at nut.  Adorned with solid ebony top and back body bindings and rope purfling and abalone rosette.  Factory installed Ko'olau undersaddle pickup that has a Natural Acoustic sound without quack.  Premium grover mini rotomatic tuners with wood ebony knobs.  Ebony fretboard and bridge and genuine bone nut and saddle.  Strung low g this has a rich full and resonant tone.  (high g upon request) This ukulele is setup at Ko'olau's facility right here in Wahiawa Hawaii.  Actual uke you will receive in photos.  Deluxe Ko'olau case included. Here what owner John has to say   "   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. " Shipping and handling is FREE USA.   Discounted international shipping...please email for low cost and discounts.  APO/PO must use priority mail rate. WANNA SEE MORE GREAT PONO AND OTHER UKULELES???..CLICK HERE musicguymic@aol.com or call 757-777-7873 Hawaii time Please visit my ebay store for the best selection of ukuleles anywhere on ebay. I have some of the finest ukuleles in the world for sale from affordable to high end customs. Rare and hard to find vintage ukuleles as well as prototypes and Number one models of the latest and newest ukulele items available. I travel all over to keep informed with the latest in ukulelia. When you want to know whats happening with ukuleles... look no further than Musicguymic's Room. MAHALO FROM DA MUSICGUYMIC  BUYING A UKULELE?....NO BETTER PLACE THAN STRAIGHT FROM HAWAII WHERE THE UKULELE ALL BEGAN  Musicguymic is a full service ukulele dealer with repair and restoration services available. I am an authorized dealer for dozens of brands of ukuleles and pride myself with personal service for all my clients. I am a musician as well as a collector and have also been a woodworker for over 30 years. AUTHORIZED koolau and pono dealer   On Aug-18-07 at 08:21:05 PDT, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Click Here. Double your traffic. Try Vendio Gallery Risk FREE! Place a Bid!