Kanile'a D-1T Natural Premium Hawaiian Koa Tenor Ukulele #29061

Kanile'a took a step back at the end of 2024 and reviewed the companies well known wood grading system... To our surprise they took a broader look at the whole catalogue and changed many popular models for the first time and simplified each model into a Natural, Core or Pro specification. One of the results is this Kanile'a D-1T natural premium Hawaiian koa tenor ukulele and we are very impressed. 

The natural series are simple with satin finishes and a more stripped back traditional ukulele personality, the Core series are the most similar to what they have done previously with TRU reduction bracing but a more standard Kanile'a spec.

The D-1 is a new model for 2025 that takes Kanile'a's popular offset soundhole and unique bracing pattern and applies them to the standard Hawaiian series for the first time. Previously, Kanile'a's D soundhole models were reserved for small run customs or platinum concept models. For 5 years; customers have been asking Kanile'a to produce a standard tenor ukulele with this feature and now they have.

The D series is braced to project the tone and sound the instrument produces projects upwards as well as outwards. Whilst, admittedly this feature is subtle; it definitely feels noticeable when you play delicately as the D-1 we have here has a bit more natural shimmer and sparkle than a K-1 model with a normal placed soundhole and bracing from the same batch.

The D-1 is the new Hawaiian standard and it's been 25 years in the making from Kanile'a!

Listing shows the actual Kanile'a ukulele you will receive. If you have any questions, please drop us a line on shop@southernukulelestore.co.uk. 

Specification:
Solid premium grade Hawaiian koa top back and sides
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
South American mahogany neck (satin finish)
Natural finish body
38mm nut width (30mm string spacing at nut)
TRU-R bracing
White mother of pearl fret dots
Ebony faceplate with MOP K logo
Ebony bridge pins
Open Gear Kanile'a tuners
Unique bracing pattern with offset sound hole
Nubone nut and saddle
Premium Kanile'a gigbag