Pono MGT All Solid Mango Tenor Ukulele Satin Finish

Mango wood is possibly the best looking wood on the market for instruments, full stop. It has such a varied grain pattern, with light and dark shades running through it, and flaming and silking as well to create an almost holographic effect. Tonally, it is on the mellower and darker side and is perhaps not suitable when you want a scythingly bright tone, but it is full, rich and rounded and has a lovely warmth in the bass.

The finish on this instrument really allows the wood to speak for itself. There is very little in the way of decoration, and a very simple satin finish. In the hand it feels superbly balanced, and extremely well made and finished - which is also reflected in the sound. From delicate picking to vigorous strumming, you notice how poised the sound is, never harsh or muddy.

This is the Satin version, so the mellower sounding of the two Pono Mango Tenors. If you want a slightly brighter sound the Gloss finish Pono MGTD would be a better bet. 

The photos show a good representation of an average looking example. To see actual stock, please drop us an email and ask for some photos. Thanks!

Solid Mango top, back, and sides
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Rope marquetry rosette
Mother of pearl logo and position dots
Mahogany neck
35mm nut width
Bone nut and saddle
Ko'olau Alohi High G strings, all plain
Satin finish

About the Pono line: The “Pono” line is made by Ko’olau one of the oldest and most traditional Hawaiian ukulele manufacturers. Ko’olau’s goal throughout the years has been to provide the highest quality stringed instruments available with a high standard of craftsmanship. And besides methods of construction to optimize tone and volume, they 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. However, only 20% pass the stringent requirements of density, grain patterns, flexibility, and cosmetic aesthetics. This is virtually unknown, especially in the Asian import market. We are proud of the fact that all of the Pono instruments are made of solid woods.