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Includes a Kamaka hardshell case.","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267630334151,"sku":"KAMHF1-230453","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1117001_5a23dcd1-aba9-470c-a329-5928933030f7.jpg?v=1788943575"},{"product_id":"kamaka-hp-1-standard-pineapple-soprano-new-14965","title":"Kamaka HP-1 Standard Pineapple Soprano New","description":"The Kamaka Pineapple ukulele was invented by Sam Kamaka sometime before 1920 and patented in 1928 and has since gone on to become an iconic design in the ukulele world. The Pineapple’s unique, oval-shaped body produces a resonant, mellow sound distinct from its traditional figure-eight-shaped siblings. \r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eLike all new Kamaka instruments, the HP-1 is impeccably crafted. The top, back and sides are nicely figured Hawaiian koa and they have a thin satin-sheen finish. This shows the koa grain and color to advantage and is yet another example of how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their ukuleles even better. Includes a Kamaka hardshell case. It’s fitted with Gotoh UPT gears which make tuning a breeze. Includes a hardshell case.","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267630399687,"sku":"KAMHP1-230454","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1117011.jpg?v=1788943575"},{"product_id":"kamaka-hf-1-l-long-neck-soprano-ukulele-new-14971","title":"Kamaka HF-1 L Long Neck Soprano Ukulele New","description":"The Kamka HF-1 L has a long neck with the same scale length as a concert ukulele. This produces more volume, thanks to the longer scale and slightly higher string tension, and the ability to play much higher on the neck. Of course this option appeals to more advanced players, but it's a bonus for regular folks as well as it means you can use a capo. As any guitar player will tell you, being able to put a capo on the neck means you can play in more keys without having to learn a whole new basket of chords, a real plus for vocalists or uke players backing a singer. Like all new Kamaka instruments, the HF-1 L is impeccably crafted. The top, back and sides are solid Hawaiian koa and they have thin satin-sheen finish. This shows the koa grain and color to advantage and is yet another example of how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their ukuleles even better. Includes a Kamaka hardshell case.","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43268213080263,"sku":"KAMHF1L-230460","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1117071.jpg?v=1788943615"},{"product_id":"kamaka-hp-1-d2-standard-pineapple-soprano-new-15182","title":"Kamaka HP-1 D2 Standard Pineapple Soprano New","description":"Like all new Kamaka instruments, the HP-1 Deluxe 2 is impeccably crafted. The top, back and sides of the Deluxe 2 series are made with highly figured Hawaiian koa and feature a full gloss finish. The top and soundhole are ringed with abalone, which adds a lovely frame to the koa. The HP-1 Deluxe 2 shows how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their fine ukuleles even better.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eThe Kamaka Pineapple ukulele was invented by Sam Kamaka sometime before 1920 and patented in 1928 and has since gone on to become an iconic design in the ukulele world. The Pineapple’s unique, oval-shaped body produces a resonant, mellow sound distinct from its traditional figure-eight-shaped siblings. We should mention in Kamaka’s nomenclature, they refer to a soprano ukulele as a standard. So, in the case of this fancy ukulele, the name standard refers to the size and not the level of ornamentation.  \r\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324009283783,"sku":"KAMHP1D2-230467","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1117911.jpg?v=1788943881"},{"product_id":"kamaka-hf-3-2di-tenor-deluxe-2-slotted-head-with-case-new-21704","title":"Kamaka HF-3 2DI Tenor Deluxe 2 Slotted Head with Case - New","description":"The HF-3 2DI is Kamaka’s fanciest model and, as you can see, they reserve their finest figured koa for this ukulele. The top is bound in abalone and it has a slotted headstock. As you might expect from Kamaka, this tenor uke has a rich, robust tone with a well-balanced bass to treble response. The HF-3 2DI sounds as good as it looks. The letter I in the model name stands for 'ipuka, a Hawaiian word for an opening that lets light shine through. Kamaka uses the I designation on the slotted headstock models.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eThe HF-3 tenor is our best-selling Kamaka uke, hands down.  We think this model's versatility is part of the reason, as some players use the traditional \"my dog has fleas\" tuning while others tune their tenors \"low to high,\" meaning they use a heavier 4th string that's tuned an octave below the traditional \"high\" 4th string (usually changing the gauge of that 4th string is all you have to do to switch between the two tunings). \r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003ePlayers who use the \"low to high\" tuning are often playing these tenor ukes like little tenor guitars, while others use a mandola tuning.  Thanks to the longer scale, the frets on a tenor uke are a little further apart, so complex chords are easier to finger since there's more room. When combined with the deeper tone it's no surprise that tenor models like this one are the most popular switch for guitar players. ","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44704518013127,"sku":"KAMHF3D2I-240958","price":4895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1709431.jpg?v=1788948242"},{"product_id":"kamaka-hf-3-mango-tenor-ukulele-new-21735","title":"Kamaka HF-3 Mango Tenor Ukulele - New","description":"This Kamaka HF-3 is made of mango, a lovely tonewood that Kamaka uses for limited runs when they can get it. To our ears, it’s a little sweeter and mellower sounding than koa. Like all new Kamaka instruments, the HF-3 is impeccably crafted and it has a thin satin-sheen finish. This shows the mango grain and color to advantage and is yet another example of how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their ukuleles even better. Includes a Kamaka hardshell case. \r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eWhen you add up all the cosmetic variations, the HF-3 tenor is our best-selling Kamaka uke, hands down. We think this model's versatility is part of the reason. It sounds great with the traditional \"my dog has fleas\" tuning but it also works well with the Low G tuning, as well. Thanks to the longer scale, the frets on a tenor uke are a little further apart, so complex chords are easier to finger as there's more room, making tenor uke the most popular switch for guitar players. It's simple, if you play any fretted instrument, or if you're just starting to, you'll find a use for a fine-sounding tenor like this one. The Kamaka tenor is the does-anything-and-does-it-well ukulele.","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44730415251655,"sku":"KAMHF3MANGO-240865","price":2375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1709521.jpg?v=1788948279"},{"product_id":"kamaka-hf-36-tenor-6-string-ukulele-new-24302","title":"Kamaka HF-36 Tenor 6-String Ukulele - New","description":"The Kamaka HF-36, also known as the Lili’u, was developed in the late 1950s by Sam Kamaka Jr to commemorate Hawaii’s statehood and to honor Liliʻuokalani, Hawaii’s last reigning monarch. This tenor ukulele has an unusual 6-string tuning. The third and first strings are doubled (those pairs of strings are tuned an octave apart, as on a 12-string guitar) and since both strings in the third string pair are plain nylon they're easy to fret. This stringing gives the uke a rich, full tone with a lot of \"chime\" that works very well for rhythm playing. If you haven't played a 6-string tenor you'll be surprised how easy it is to get that \"two ukes\" tone. \r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eLike all new Kamaka instruments, the HF-36 is impeccably crafted. The top, back and sides are solid Hawaiian koa and they have thin satin-sheen finish. This shows the koa grain and color to advantage and is yet another example of how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their ukuleles even better. 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Like all Kamaka ukuleles made in 2016, this baritone has an inlay at the end of the fretboard commemorating their 110 years of building some of the finest ukuleles in the world.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eLike all new Kamaka instruments, the HF-4 is impeccably crafted. The top, back and sides are solid Hawaiian koa and they have thin satin-sheen finish. This shows the koa grain and color to advantage and is yet another example of how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their ukuleles even better. 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The 5-String is the same body size as the original Tenor with added high and low G notes, providing the best of both worlds for players who like to pick and strum unique tones an octave apart on the G, with even greater sound depth and range. This wonderful new ukulele boasts a nice base note without losing the flexibility to freely play fingerstyle on the single strings.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eThe Kamaka Nalu’s name is derived from the asymmetrical headstock that includes three tuners on the left side and two tuners on the right, allowing for a more dramatic hand stop on the first string side and giving the hands more freedom and flexibility.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eLike all new Kamaka instruments, the HF-35 is impeccably crafted. The top, back and sides are nicely figured Hawaiian koa and they have a thin satin-sheen finish. This shows the koa grain and color to advantage and is yet another example of how the Kamaka crew keeps raising the bar and making their ukuleles even better. Includes a Kamaka hardshell case.","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46746926514375,"sku":"KAMHF35-260256","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1124141.jpg?v=1788953518"},{"product_id":"2025-kamaka-hf-46-6-string-baritone-ukulele-used-26356","title":"2025 Kamaka HF-46 6-String Baritone Ukulele - Used","description":"The Baritone 6-String is tuned to the last four strings of a guitar with an added octave for the  3rd string plus a doubled first string. The octave 3rd string adds a great chime to the chords, while the warm bass response of a baritone makes it great for backing vocals.  This is essentially a new Kamaka that lived somewhere else for a few months, as there are no signs of playing wear and the original Kamaka case is also virtually perfect.  They chose some nice dark koa for this one with lovely figure. \r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kamaka Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46955208835271,"sku":"KAMHF46-250631","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1422951.jpg?v=1788953715"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gryphonstrings.mom\/collections\/kamaka.oembed","provider":"Gryphon Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}