This all-mahogany tenor is a popular choice here. It has a wonderful sound and feels great, the essentials that every player needs to be passionate about playing. For a solid tenor in this price range, the MTDX is hard to beat.
If you want a "meatier" sound from your ukulele, or even if you have a really expensive uke but want something to take around that still sounds good, this is an excellent choice.
Pictures show the exact ukulele available here. Video shows the same model.
Mika and Corey try this model with two different string sets.
The tonal character of good mahogany has been loved since ukuleles first started being made. When built right you get a full mid-range with good clarity and warmth, just right for many players.
A key feature in all of the Pono tenor and baritone models is the dual-action adjustable truss rod. This is used to stabilize and adjust the lengthwise forward curvature (also called relief), of the neck. It can be adjusted from right inside the soundhole with an allen wrench provided. This is something you will probably not need to adjust. But over time and with humidity changes, it is a very useful option to have, and a very easy thing to adjust.
Top customer reviews
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Beautiful instrument clear sound good intonation 0 people found this helpfulI love the sound of this Uke. I got the pickup and tuner along with the hard shell case and I have been very pleased. The setup was well done and the intonation is great. I would not hesitate to recommend this uke.
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beautiful look and nice sound in a mid-range instrument 1 people found this helpfulI thought I was a "satin finish" guy until I saw this ukulele, which has a gloss that is not excessively shiny. The sound is pure and clear — I wouldn't call it loud, but the thing rings, and it has nice sustain. This was my first solid wood ukulele and, having tried more (and less) expensive ukes, I think this Pono (and other Ponos I've tried) are a great middle ground between entry level and the $1,000-and-up options.
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Pono MTD 1 people found this helpfulJust great. This Pono plays like a charm and sounds awesome. Very dynamic playing - allowing for easy hammer ons/bends. Very accepting of strings changes. Good for hard strumming - won't sound too clumsy if strummed a little too hard. The gloss looks great, though I've read that the MT sounds just as good without the extra money. One thing to know about Ponos is the wood is extremely soft - the slightest hit of the uke can and will cause a dent. Overall, this Pono is great. Sounds great, looks great, plays great. Love it. Closest you'll get to a professional uke for this price in my opinion.
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Awesome first and last uke 1 people found this helpfulThis was my first serious ukulele purchase. I love it (loved it since I sold it). Wish I had it back! I learned on this ukulele and moved on to Kanilea and then to Koaloha. The sustain is decent, the intonation up and down the neck is okay. The best feature is actually its worst. The thick neck. You have to work hard at getting to fret the notes especially the augmented and alternate ones up and down the neck. However, when I finally got the traditional K ukuleles I found I was able to play it because of my pono. These are great beginner ukes not necessarily for price since it is up there (but worth every penny) but good to get your fingers ready. Does not keep a note as long my Kanilea tat nor does it project like my Koaloha, but it will take a beating on the beach and turning heads. Ponos are a quality uke and needs more attention.
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Great sound 0 people found this helpfulI have small hands and a beginner but wanted to buy a good sounding instrument and thus far, I am happy with this buy. Sound resonates and has depth to it. I find the size a tad large for me though it may be attributed to being new to playing the uke. I ordered through the internet and it came in one piece. They ran out of the beginning book and substituted with a more advanced book that I found near useless. I had a little trouble in the beginning using the tuner and wrote to the vendor but never got a reply. Not sure if I had more serious issues what the service would have been. Otherwise the purchase was as advertised and uneventful through the internet.