An upgraded version of the classic Pono MC!
The MCD is a Concert sized solid Mahogany 'ukulele with Pono geared tuners, gloss finish, and a beautiful vintage "rope" rosette. The look is simple and beautiful. The perfect glassy finish shows off high-quality mahogany wood while still allowing an "open" and "woody" tone. The ebony bridge, fingerboard and faceplate make for a classic look done just right.
Take a listen to this sound sample done by Mika.
The sound on the MCD is among the finest quality tone you will find in the concert size. The nut and saddle are made from bone for greater clarity and volume, and the Ko'olau bracing and design gives a warm and balanced voicing. The intonation is right on all the way up the neck, and the construction is meticulous! You'll be blown away at the quality of this Mahogany Concert Deluxe Pono!
Top customer reviews
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satisfaction! 0 people found this helpfulMy first ukulele and I couldn't be happier! I'm a beginner and this uke just feels right, I've had it for about 5 months now and each time I play it, I know I made the right choice. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was after I opened the carefully packed shipping box for the first time, not to forget to mention the great "set up" from HMS!
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What a great Uke 0 people found this helpfulI wanted a 2nd uke and couldn't justify another K-uke, but wanted a solid wood professional quality instrument. I already have a Koa tenor (with octave low G-string) so I wanted a mahogany concert for something a little different for re-entrant tuning. I couldn't play anything to try before purchase so I took a leap with this one and with this company. I couldn't be more pleased. It's a little softer and quiter sounding than the Koa tenor (that cost x4 more), but I can attribute that to the size and wood differences. This is a very nice isntrument. You won't be ashamed to be seen in public with this beauty. The finish is perfect. The mahogany is drop-dead gorgeous with some curl to it. The ebony fretboard is dark brown, not black, but complements the instrument very well. I don't see how you can do better at this price range. I added the Oahu hardshell case, which is also excellent, and will soon be adding a JJB Prestige-220 pickup to this since I play plugged in virtually 100% of the time and don't like undersaddle pickups. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
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Highly recommended for beginners 0 people found this helpfulVery light in weight and easy to play. The intonation is accurate and the sound is mellow but crisp. Highly recommended for beginners !
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Plays like a dream and sounds even better 0 people found this helpfulI love my Pono MCD. Everything from its beautiful gloss finish to even its deliciously woody smell is just plain awesome for its price range. The greatest thing about it, obviously, is the way it sounds. Its sound simply can't be beat; bright, clear with rich, full tones, it sounds effortlessly wonderful even in my beginner hands. But the thing I appreciate is HMS's set-up service. I had previously purchased a Pono AC from another retailer, and although it feels and sounds great, it just doesn't elicit that same degree of ease and satisfaction in playing my MCD does, and I attribute this added awesomeness to HMS's set-up. It really makes a lot of difference, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH for including it in and keeping it free.
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A sweet mahogany concert uke that sits at the head of it's class 0 people found this helpfulSimply put, many ukers, including me, think that in it's price range, a mahogany Pono can't be beat. It's light, has a flawless gloss finish and I love the black tuner buttons. For my hands, the neck is perfect..not too thick, wide, etc. To me, it has a full, rich sound, deep for a concert. It has a great "chime" without being brash. I have Ko'olau Alohi strings on it right now, don't remember what came on it, but would see no need to change them at this time. Overall, I think that considering the price, the next step up from this Pono will be a K uke costing 3 to 4 times as much...or more. I have the MCD-E model and it sounds good plugged in, although I seldom do so. It's my "Main Player" at this time. I also got the Ko-olau case with it, a good investment and if something happened to this outfit, I'd buy another in a heartbeat.