This particular model has top end features such as a slotted headstock, radiused fretboard and ebony fixtures and fittings - all of which are lovely but the most important thing is the sound, which is absolutely gorgeous!
Pono have crafted an incredible baritone ukulele, in part down to the very carefully selected solid woods used, which have lovely tight straight grain. The spruce top is a wonderful tone engine, with the capability of huge volume when strummed hard or great delicacy when picked gently. At all times it is crisp, clean but warm and rich.
In the hand you really have to appreciate the craftsmanship of the clever guys at Pono. It is flawlessly well made, with a very light but incredibly solid body, which is where the impressive sustain and volume come from. The neck feels very playable and easy. This baritone is a complete winner!
Specification:
Solid spruce top
Solid acacia back and sides
Slotted headstock
Mahogany neck
35mm nut width
Maple binding
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Pearl logo and position dots
Bone nut and saddle
Grover open geared tuning machines
Radiused fretboard
35mm nut width
Ko'olau DGBE strings, two wound bass
unpadded gigbag included
Gloss finish
