Islander by Kanile'a - Mahogany Tenor Ukulele!
This was the model that really put Islander on the map. The MT-4 has such a big warm tone while still retaining the bright qualities that are uniquely ukulele.
This one really get towards that Kanile'a tone but with it's own voice. We're impressed with the volume and body of sound this model gives at such an affordable price and it's been the perfect fit for many of our customers.
The Islander has a 1.5" nut width allowing a little more space when compared to the 1 3/8" most companies do. That aspect makes it popular for those with larger hands or just players that want more space for chording.
Mika gives a raw sound sample.
If you are looking for an affordable , high quality sound in a tenor ukulele, this Islander MT-4 may be just right!
"The Islander Mahogany Series Ukulele offers a very bright yet balanced traditional Hawaiian tone that is so synonymous to this wonderful instrument. Our time-honored approach allows these instruments have a very clean, authentic ukulele look to them".
Top customer reviews
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It's Okay but not great! 0 people found this helpfulThis is a well built Uke, but with low-g it's very muddy. The neck's on these are great and that's why I bought it. This is a great deal with the case and a great player... but not with a low-g.
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Great sound but minor flaws 0 people found this helpfulI had heard a lot of good things about the Islander so I decided to buy one sight unseen. I love the sound and feel of the instrument, it is a big sound with great tone and it really stands out. I went with low G tuning and it was a good choice for this uke. The only disappointment is in the finish. My uke must have slipped through the quality control as it appears to be delaminating around the lower bout, very rough and I have had a few small splinters. International freight charges made it uneconomic to return it so I am stuck with it. I am going to hand sand the rough part with very fine grade sandpaper and refinish that area with a good quality furniture varnish. I'd still be prepared to buy another (higher end) Islander though as the sound is magnificent.
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Great sound, excellent value! 0 people found this helpfulI've had this uke about a year now and it's awesome! Bright sound, good build and awesome value. Cannot go wrong. I would buy again in a heartbeat! Great for beginner or seasoned pro alike.
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expect to be pleasantly surprised 0 people found this helpfulI'm not easily surprised these days, but this sweet tenor uke did it! The feel of the instrument and finger friendly neck made it a joy to handle. Even though a laminate, the sound projected nicely, held it's intonation well, and had a lovely warmth and clarity. The value, for this price, is quite extraordinary and the good folks at HMS are a pleasure to do business with!
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Fabulous Starter Uke 0 people found this helpfulAfter getting hooked on the uke with a cheap soprano, this was the first quality uke I bought. I've had it almost a year now and just love it. It feels very good. The sound still blows me away. Great sustain. I've tried many other ukes at our uke group and in stores and this one really hold its own even against more expensive ones. You cannot go wrong in this one, especially in this price range.