About Islander `Ukulele: To answer the growing demand for affordable instruments with the distinctive Kanile`a sound, Islander `Ukulele was created in 2007. These instruments, built overseas, are cut from various woods like mahogany, acacia, maple, rosewood, spruce and more. More notably, every Islander `ukulele is built with key features found on a Kanile`a `ukulele: 1-1/2 nut width for better playability and to deter string roll off Bridge pin system for easier string changes and to deter the bridge from lifting Geared metal tuners with an 18:1 turning ratio Aquila Corde Super Nylgut strings for comfortable playing at any level of ability Every piece is inspected prior to shipping Smoother transitioning from the affordable Islander to the high end Kanile`a In January 2016, the Islander mini guitar was introduced with great success. This instrument features the Kanile`a scoop bevel cutaway and the bevel armrest. Tuning is E-A-D-G-B-E and wood choices are mahogany/spruce, acacia/spruce and rosewood/spruce. In October 2016, an Islander Distribution Center (IDC-CA) opened in Santa Ana, California. This was done to address the growing needs of dealers across the American continent for more Islander instruments. The IDC-HI is still in operation and supports dealers in Hawai`i and the retail store. Every Islander comes with a one-year warranty which covers manufacturing defects. About the creators of Kanile`a `Ukulele: Joe and Kristen Souza are the dynamic husband-wife team who founded Kanile`a `Ukulele in July of 1998. Joe started his apprenticeship under master luthier Peter Burmudez in 1990 and still continues to collaborate with uncle Pete to integrate traditional Hawaiian building techniques with today s 21st century technologies. This mash up of old and new has proven effective in creating a full-bodied, rich sound that is distinctive of these playable masterpieces. All Kanile`a instruments are handcrafted in the Souzas hometown of Kāne`ohe, Hawai`i. Kristen oversees administrative operations, retail sales and dealer support. Together with a team of skilled artisans, retail salespeople and admin staff members, Joe and Kristen hope to share the ukulele with the world.
ACACIA SERIES Models: AS-4, AC-4, AT-4, AT-4EQ Acacia Body, Open Gear Chrome Tuners, Rosewood Fretboard/Bridge, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish ACACIA SOLID SERIES Models: SA-4-C, SA-4-T Solid Acacia, Black Binding Top and Back, Rope Purfling, Open Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish ACACIA CUTAWAY SERIES Models: AT-CUT, AT-CUT-EQ Acacia Body, Cutaway, Black Binding Top and Back, Ebony and Abalone Rosette, Open Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish AT-4GPU (Tenor) Acacia, White Binding Top and Back, Tortoise Rosette, Closed Geared Tuners Active Pick-up with Built-in Tuner, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish
MAHOGANY SERIES Models: MS-4, MC-4, MT-4, MC-4EQ, MT-4EQ Mahogany, Rosewood Fretboard/Bridge, Open Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish MAHOGANY SOLID SERIES Models: MSS-4, MSC-4, MST-4 Solid Mahogany, Tortoise Binding Front and Back, Abalone Rosette, Closed Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish MT-4GPU (Tenor) Curly Mahogany Body, White Binding Top and Back, Tortoise Rosette, Closed Geared Tuners, Active Pick-up with Built-in Tuner, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish MAHOGANY RB SERIES Models: MC-4RB, MT-4RB, MC-4RB-EQ, MT-4RB-EQ Mahogany, Tortoise Rosette, Tortoise Front and Back Binding, Rosewood Fretboard/Bridge,Open Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish
HNS Available In: Soprano, Concert, Tenor Mahogany, Rosewood Fretboard/Bridge, engraved Honus, Open Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish ISL Available In: Soprano, Concert, Tenor Mahogany, Rosewood Fretboard/Bridge, engraved Hawaiian Islands, Open Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish FLAMED MAPLE SERIES Models: MAPG-4-C, MAPG 4-T Flamed Maple, Maple Binding Top and Back, Herringbone Rosette, Herringbone Purfling, Aquila Corde Strings, Open Geared Tuners, Gloss Finish SPALTED MAPLE SERIES Models: MAS-4, MAC-4, MAT-4, GL6-MAG-EQ, MAS-4G, MAC-4G, MAT-4G, GL6-MAG-EQ-G Spalted Maple Body, Black Binding Front and Back, Tortoise Rosette, Closed Geared Tuners, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish
PAKO-FM ( Ukulele Bass) Also Available: PAKO-M Flamed Maple, Maple Binding Top and Back, Abalone Rosette, Active Pick-up with Built-in Tuner, Aquila Corde Strings, Satin Finish *Fretless Available GL6 (Guitarlele) Also Available: GL6-EQ Acacia Body, Open Geared Tuners, Kanile a GL6 Strings, Satin Finish GL6-SA (Guitarlele) Also Available: GL6-SA-EQ Spruce Top, Acacia Back and Sides, Red Tortoise Binding Top and Back, Tortoise Rosette, Open Geared Tuners, Kanile a GL6 Strings, Satin Finish MINI GUITAR SERIES Models: ASMG, MSMG, RSMG, ASMG-EQ, MSMG-EQ, RSMG-EQ Acacia back and sides, Acacia scoop bevel cutaway, D Addario Strings, Gold Islander closed geared tuners with black buttons
AC-4: Acacia Series Concert AS-4: Acacia Series Soprano ASMG: Acacia with Spruce top Mini Guitar ASMG-EQ: Acacia with Spruce top Mini Guitar with Pick-Up AT-4: Acacia Series Tenor AT-CUT: Acacia Cutaway Series Tenor AT-CUT-EQ: Acacia Cutaway Series Tenor with Pick-Up AT-4EQ: Acacia Series Tenor with Pick-Up AT-4GPU: Acacia Tenor with Pick-Up, White Binding and Tortoise Rosette GL6-EQ: Guitarlele with Pick-Up GL6-MAG-EQ: Spalted Maple Series Guitarlele with Pick-Up GL6-MAG-EQ-G: Spalted Maple Series Gloss Guitarlele with Pick-Up GL6-SA-EQ: Guitarlele Spruce/Acacia with Pick-Up MAC-4: Spalted Maple Series Concert MAC-4G: Spalted Maple Series Gloss Concert MAS-4: Spalted Maple Series Soprano MAS-4G: Spalted Maple Series Gloss Soprano MAPG-4-C: Flamed Maple Series Gloss Concert MAPG-4-T: Flamed Maple Series Gloss Tenor MAT-4: Spalted Maple Series Tenor MAT-4G: Spalted Maple Series Gloss Tenor MC-4: Mahogany Series Concert MC-4EQ: Mahogany Series Concert with Pick-Up MC-4RB: Mahogany Series Concert with Rosette and Binding MC-4RB-EQ: Mahogany Series Concert with Rosette and Binding and Pick-Up MS-4: Mahogany Series Soprano MSC-4: Mahogany Solid Series Concert MSMG: Mahogany with Spruce top Mini Guitar MSMG-EQ: Mahogany with Spruce top Mini Guitar with Pick-Up MSS-4: Mahogany Solid Series Soprano MST-4: Mahogany Solid Series Tenor MT-4: Mahogany Series Tenor MT-4EQ: Mahogany Series Tenor with Pick-Up MT-4GPU: Curly Mahogany Tenor with White Binding and Tortoise Rosette MT-4RB: Mahogany Series Tenor with Rosette and Binding MT-4RB-EQ: Mahogany Series Tenor with Rosette and Binding and Pick-Up PAKO-FM: Flamed Maple Ukulele Bass PAKO-M: Mahogany Ukulele Bass RSMG: Rosewood with Spruce top Mini Guitar RSMG-EQ: Rosewood with Spruce top Mini Guitar with Pick-Up SA-4-C: Acacia Solid Concert SA-4-T: Acacia Solid Tenor
One of our missions at Kanile a Ukulele is for everyone, no matter what age or musical training, to have the opportunity to play an ukulele. It is for this reason that we also offer the Islander Ukulele an excellent entry-level instrument with great playability and sound quality at an affordable price. The Islander ukulele is the perfect introduction to the Kanile a Ukulele line as it is based on the more advanced Kanile a ukulele design. Like the Kanile a ukulele, the quality of materials and intonation is personally hand-inspected prior to leaving our Islander Distribution Centers in Kane`ohe, Hawai`i and Santa Ana, California. For the player who has any interest in playing an ukulele, the Islander is a must. www.islanderukulele.com 46-216 Kahuhipa Street #3 Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744