The MT is a fairly simple tenor with less "frills" than others. The tone and playability are where it's at with this model. And the new look is sharp! The construction and finish is very clean, with a transparent smooth satin, almost semi-gloss, natural finish. If you want a good look without it being shiny, this may be the right uke for you.
The ebony at the bridge, fingerboard, and headstock, and even the black buttons on the Grover tuners follow the two-toned theme with mahogany. This is Honduran solid quarter-sawn mahogany, a high-quality tonewood. The superior acoustic qualities are apparent. Many have gigged and recorded albums with this model. This latest batch, with ebony and being re-voiced, is the best Pono MT yet!
This has always been one of the most loved models in store and on the website. The Pono MT has a bone nut and saddle, Grover geared tuning keys, and a dual-action truss rod for adjusting the neck. But just looking at the "specs" won't really tell you how good an ukulele is. The great thing about this instrument is the sound and feel.
Top customer reviews
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lovely sound 0 people found this helpfulI purchased the Pono because of the brand name. Since I do not live near any ukulele shops, and had to rely on the internet to hear the sound, the decision was hard. It was between this and the islander. I own a solid koa Lanikai and have been playing one year, so I feel I am a novice at hearing subtilities in different ukuleles. The mahogany holds the sound longer and is louder and i like it for certain songs. The pono has a flawless satin finish and has a nice feel. Unlike my Lanikai, it did not need any adjustments upon arrival. I think this was a good decision and I am very happy with my Pono.
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Great Ukulele 0 people found this helpfulI've had my Pono Tenor for about a year and a half and all I have to say is that it just getting better everytime I change the strings. Very good quality for the money. I live in Canada and I have no problems at all. Thanks Pono for a great ukulele for such a great price.
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Very nice, great finish, awesome sound 0 people found this helpfulThis was my first tenor uke after having relatively cheap soprano ($25) and concert (120) ukes. It was such a great leap up in quality, I was surprised at how well the uke was constructed; very solid and beautiful. The sound was very articulate and strong. I had it strung with Kala Pearls, which created the squeak you would only find on metal string guitars. It was great and very unique. I loved it! The satin finish on it was even and smooth, very good to touch and very aesthetically pleasing, despite its simple design. HMS did an absolutely great job of setting up the ukes. Along with that, you can never go wrong with Pono!
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an affordable Pono, go for it 0 people found this helpfulYou dont have to go far on the Ukulele Site to find the praises of Pono. And this model does not disappoint even though it is offered at a price point well below the others. You dont get a fancy shinny instrument here with a lot of ornament, but you do get a very nice Pono with rich and warm tones and with good volume. There is nothing dull, mumbled or muted about its notes. All Pono's come with a truss rod and though I have not had to use it, i do have another Uke where I wish I could. So I definitely see the need for this feature. When you need it, the options are not good unless you have one.
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Great value even before the sale price 0 people found this helpfulI have an Islander concert with laminate mahogany that has nice tone for the price point. When HMS' sale came up on its popular models, I jumped at the chance to get a solid mahogany ukulele. I liked the look and reputation of Pono and my playing can't justify a Ko'olau yet, so I took a chance on the MT. I was not disappointed. The uke has a lovely warmth and mellowness that is a nice contrast to the brightness of koa. I changed the strings to Worth clears with a low G on the endorsement of Andrew (thanks again) and I find that it enhances what makes the tone of mahogany so appealing. I ordered the uke with a Pono passive pickup installed and played it clean through a Vox AC4TV for fun. No problems, just nice, clean tone. Good for playing softer stuff by John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, etc. Hawaiian songs still sound good, but just not as bright. The finish and quality of construction is very high as you might expect where the final setup is done on O'ahu at Ko'olau. I have looked over the uke thoroughly and cannot find any flaws. I find the fret ends not as comfortable as on my Keli'i ukes, but that's just a matter of preference. Since it is a solid uke, it comes with a free humidifier courtesy of HMS. Hard to find service where the company continues to answer questions after the sale like Andrew did with me. I have no hesitation recommending this ukulele and definitely recommend purchasing from HMS. For context, this is the third instrument I have bought from HMS and had delivered to Canada.