Kala KA-GARDENIA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele with Bag
Kala KA-GARDENIA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele with Bag
In a world where beauty and resilience intertwine, there lies a ukulele that transcends mere musicality—a canvas for the spirit of Hawaii itself. The 2024 Kala KA-GARDENIA-C, a mahogany concert ukulele, isn't just an instrument; it's a story waiting to be told.
Designed by renowned Maōri cultural artist Sam Mangakahia, this piece from The Voyage Collection is a tribute to the rare and delicate Nā’ū, known to botanists as Gardenia brighamii. With only ten of these wild gardenias left in the world, this flower symbolizes a resilience and resourcefulness that echoes through time. Adorning the ukulele’s rich mahogany body, the soft ivory artwork captures the essence of this enduring bloom—its petals once woven into leis, its stems crafted into Kapa cloth, its fruits used as natural dyes. Here, nature's beauty is frozen in time, a reminder that even in the face of adversity, creativity blossoms.
Every strum of this ukulele is a journey—a voyage to the islands where the Nā’ū flower whispers its ancient secrets. Accompanied by a Voyage Collection gig bag and a story card hang tag, this instrument ensures your music is as resilient and resourceful as the floral design it bears. UKE Republic ensures each ukulele is set up for optimal sound and playability, making every note a tribute to the enduring spirit of Hawaii.
FEATURES:
- Size: Concert
- Top: Mahogany
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Finish: Satin
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Headstock: Standard
- Nut & Saddle: Graph Tech NuBone®
- Tuners: Open Gear Chrome
- Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut®
- Strap Button: Black x1
SPECS:
- Scale Length: 14.8125 inches
- Overall Instrument Length: 23.9375 inches
- Body Length: 11.0625 inches
- Width at Upper Bout: 6.0 inches
- Width at Lower Bout: 8.25 inches
- Width at Waist: 4.9375 inches
- Body Depth: 2.75 inches
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.375 inches
- Fingerboard Width at Neck/Body Joint: 1.75 inches
This ukulele, like the Nā’ū itself, is a testament to beauty, survival, and the unyielding spirit of creation.