Looking for the best Makai Tenor ukulele? Well here it is, the Makai TKU-24 Tenor, which is the best tenor ukulele we have to offer! Made from solid Koa wood you will definitely notice a difference on this spectacular ukulele. This wood is native to Hawaii and means brave, bold fearless or warrior in the Hawaiian language. The sound of the Makai TKU-24 is warm, bright and loud without too much emphasis on either end of the tonal spectrum for a tenor ukulele. Koa is the most popular wood used by expert luthiers and is known for it's incredible sound and beautiful appearance. Koa wood is the best hardwood in the Hawaiian Islands used to make ukuleles and the TKU-24 Tenor is definitely not an exception.
Makai TKU-24 Tenor features:
• Nato neck
• Pearl rosette
• Aquila nylon strings
• Beautiful Ebony fingerboard
• Matte finish for that natural look
• Solid Flamed Koa top, back and sides
• Industry standard scale and total length
• Lightweight geared tuners for easy tuning
The Makai TKU-24 Tenor is the largest of the traditionally tuned ukuleles. With its larger size the sound produced is louder and fuller than the smaller ukuleles. The larger neck also makes it easier for playing solos and different chords. The Makai TKU-24 Tenor is popular with professional musicians and is becoming more popular with amateur players and even beginners. Many guitarists prefer the Makai TK-55 Tenor ukulele.
Koa is unique and distinct from other woods in two ways, namely grain and color. Koa wood is well known for the variety of grain it has. Often rippled, and with a fine to medium coarseness, Koa really stands out in the way it looks. It is often said to have a depth to it that is just not often found in wood. The Koa ukuleles in this series have a wide range of colors. It can be anywhere from red to white to deep brown.
The Makai TKU-24 Tenor also features a solid Flamed Koa top, back and sides, Nato neck, Beautiful Ebony fingerboard, satin finish for that traditional look, pearl rosette inlay, Aquila nylon strings, lightweight geared tuners and Bone Nut and Saddle. The lightweight deluxe geared tuners are designed to prevent slippage so you will not have to retune the ukulele so often. So, if you are a traditionalist and want an authentic look, this just might be the ukulele for you.
Each Makai TKU-24 Tenor factory inspected by a qualified technician prior to shipping for smooth fret ends, precision normal action and resonant sound quality. The Makai TKU-24 Tenor is ready to play right out of the box, however some slight tuning may be required. When you compare the overall price of the Makai TKU-24 Tenor to other online websites, you will find that this is a very affordable instrument and one you will enjoy playing.
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