USED Pono MT Solid Mahogany Tenor in hard case

We don't see many of the early Pono Tenors nowadays.. These almost mythical Ukes are gorgeous and completely explain how Pono carved such a fantastic reputation. This MT was made around 2010 and is slightly shiny in places but otherwise in excellent condition. The Aquila strings would not be our first choice but they sound good and the Uke is much lighter than other Pono's we have encountered more recently. Finally, this model has a rosewood fingerboard and bridge and a slightly larger rope sound hole rosette than modern Ponos. The case is great as well!

What we say..

A very versatile all round performer with a sound that is classic Mahogany. Very rich and lustrous, with a deep bass and smooth trebles, it has good volume and sustain that makes it suitable to play in many different styles.

High quality fixtures and fittings, such as a bone nut and saddle, really help this instrument make the impressive volume that it does. When strumming it, like with all Pono instruments, you notice that it retains clarity and good note definition even when you really give it the beans, never distorting at all or making you feel that you have to back off. And when picking, even quietly, each note rings through nicely, creating a very pretty pattern of harmonics as it does so.

Solid Mahogany top, back, and sides
Rosewood faceplate, fingerboard and bridge
LargeRope marquetry rosette

Mother of Pearl logo and position dots
Bone nut and saddle
Aquila strings
Satin finish