Kanilea Custom Tenor- Bearclaw top- Must hear!!
This Hawaiian ukulele has some of the best tone we have ever heard. If you want the best ukulele then strongly consider this tenor!
This Hawaiian ukulele has some of the best tone we have ever heard! Bear-Claw Spruce Top- Premium Koa sides and Back - Amazing Sound and Projection!
When compared to a koa top, you will often hear a wider tonal range from Spruce, with sweeter highs and deeper lows. However, you will notice that this is not your average Spruce. It has a marked advantage.... Bear Claw!
The technical term for "bear claws" is hazelficte. It refers to a pattern in the grain occasionally showing up in all species of spruce. Basically it is a ripple in the fibers of the wood and is similar to the patterns you get in some maples (the curly stuff or "quilt"). But in spruce, bear claws are not uniform but random and asymmetrical. Some say they look like the marks left by a bear who was sharpening his claws on the tree before it was felled and turned into furniture or guitar tops.
This one looks amazing! Hardly noticable until it hits the light and explodes with ripples of lightning. It's a very vibrant and exciting look and tone.
It is almost always a sign that the spruce is from an old tree with a very dense molecular structure. This translates into stiff tops and a greater velocity to the soundwaves they produce.
Many luthiers feel that bear claws are a reliable sign of higher quality tone wood within a given species of spruce. This is why you see highly bear clawed tops on the special Martin D-50s on up that have been produced primarily as museum-quality examples of the appointment work of their Custom Shop artisans.
This custom shop tenor from Kanile'a Ukulele has some of the most unique Bear Claw Spruce along with it's beautiful koa sides and back, Kailua beach sand inlays, and some of the best tones we have ever heard. It is an incredible pro level instrument and an excellent choice for anyone looking for the ultimate ukulele!
Includes a Deluxe Tenor Wooden Hard case and humidifier! (The instrument pictured and in video is the one for sale)
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We are giving a deluxe wooden Oahu Case that fits perfectly Custom Options You can have a Kanile'a pickup installed. This is routed and installed at the Kanile'a factory to fit absoultely perfect. This is a little more expensive than the installs we do ourselves and can add up to a week to the delivery. But if you want a pickup on your Kanilea, it is best to have Kanile'a install it. Kanile'a makes an active and a passive system. Kanilea will also install the new L.R. Baggs 5.0 ukulele pickup. Extra Options We are automatically including the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18). This is suggested if you live in a low humidity area.(parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, etc..) and also cold winter areas, if you are heating the air most of the day and night. For more info see our Ukulele Care link at the bottom of the site If you want a different set of strings you can buy them at the strings section and just note that you want us to change them in the special instructions. No extra charge for Low G just write Low G under special instructions. Aloha |
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Shipping Information
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SHIPPING CARRIER OPTIONS:
FedEx is our primary shipping carrier, all orders that qualify for free domestic shipping will be sent using FedEx. UPS and DHL can also be chosen as alternative options upon checkout, USPS is only used for smaller accessory orders.
As soon as the shipping label is created you will be automatically notified via email with tracking information. All packages will be shipped with a signature requirement by default. If you do not wish to have a signature requirement you will need to notify us, either by leaving a note in the “special instructions” when adding the item(s) to your shopping cart or by emailing our shipping department directly. Any shipping related requests (hold/delay/address change) should also be directed to our shipping department ( [email protected]).
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UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT: If your ukulele contains any amount of shell inlay (abalone or pearl) it will require a permit to be shipped internationally. The cost of this permit is $93.00 USD. We will handle the paperwork and file the permit for you, but the cost of all duties and fees are the responsibility of the customer.
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ACCESSORY AND CASE ORDERS: While non-instrument orders for cases and accessories do not require the same processing time needed for instruments, they do require time for processing and packing. The typical processing time for accessory/case orders is (1-4 business days) depending on current order volume.
CURRENT SETUP PROCESSING TIMES AND DETAILS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE “SETUP OPTIONS” TAB.*
*If you would like to receive your instrument as soon as possible you can forego the full setup process by selecting the “Basic QC Only” option or by selecting the “Full Setup RUSH” option when adding instruments to your shopping cart. More details are available under the “Setup Options” tab.
Setup Options
Current Turnaround Time: Amount of time it takes before shipment-
Full Setup: 10-14 Business Days
Basic Quality Control: 2-3 Days
BASIC QUALITY CONTROL covers inspecting the instrument for any major defects that would have been missed by the factory and any faults in construction that could potentially damage or limit the functionality of the instrument over time. Any defective instruments are rejected and replaced. We make sure that each Ukulele meets the basic standard for a brand new instrument and will be ready to play once you receive it. A final cleanup is also included after inspection before packing and shipment.
Full Setup - FREE for all Ukuleles $399 and over / $20.00 for Ukuleles from $300-399 / $30.00 for Ukuleles Under $300
Includes:
-Overall QC evaluation: To find defects in construction as well as to get an overall view of the instrument and note the areas that need extra attention and adjustment during the setup.
-Saddle Adjustment: The height of the saddle is lowered to reduce the distance between the strings and the fretboard, making it easier to play than the factory setup, especially higher up the fretboard.
-Nut Slot Adjustment: The depth, width, and angle of the nut slots are adjusted to create a more comfortable playing experience especially on the lower frets.
-Fret Dressing: After adjusting the nut and saddle heights, high spots in the fretboard or uneven frets will potentially cause fret buzz, dead spots, or other unwanted problems. The frets are filed to create a more consistent level across the fretboard. We then crown the frets to return their rounded curvature back to the top of each fret creating a clear contact point for each string. We then smooth and polish the frets and condition the fingerboard to bring them back to new condition.
-Final Cleanup: We always do a final overall cleanup of the instrument to make sure it is in new condition and ready to play before it is prepared for shipment.
Rush Setup & Delivery - Additional $50.00
The RUSH SETUP AND DELIVERY service is for customers who would still like to receive everything included in the full setup but on a shorter time frame. One of our setup technicians will work overtime outside of normal business hours to complete the setup within 2-3 days of the order being placed and immediately hand it over to the shipping department for packing and shipment. The $50.00 rush charge is in addition to the cost of the full setup.
Additional services (see individual product listings to add these services to your order)
Re-stringing: We will replace the factory installed stock string set with a new set of your choosing. Select the “replace stock strings” option when adding your desired string set to the shopping cart.
Strap Button Installation: 1-2 buttons are installed to allow the use of a strap. Color options available.
Pickup installation: for players who would like the option to play or record with amplification.
Friction Tuner Upgrade (friction tuners only): We offer upgrade options for select instruments with friction tuners to be retrofitted with new geared tuners for better precision and comfort when tuning.
Left-handed Setup: Left-handed setups are also available upon request. Occasionally an additional charge may be added for compensated saddles on select models.