KoAloha Special Issue Gloss Curly Koa Tenor Ukulele w/ Case - #6-101
The ukulele pictured is the actual instrument buyer will receive: #6-101
KoAloha KTM-00 Special Issue Gloss Curly Koa Tenor Ukulele – Made in Hawaii
Available at UKE Republic – professionally set up for optimal sound and playability.
This isn’t your standard KTM-00.
This Special Issue KoAloha KTM-00 was commissioned by UKE Republic and upgraded with beautifully figured Curly Hawaiian Koa, giving this already-beloved tenor even more visual depth and character. The curl in the koa moves under the gloss finish with that unmistakable “alive in the light” look that players chase in premium Hawaiian instruments.
And underneath the upgraded appearance is everything that has made KoAloha one of the most respected names in ukulele since 1995.
The KTM-00 delivers the classic KoAloha voice—bold, open, balanced, and incredibly responsive. It has that signature quick attack and lively projection that makes these instruments feel almost explosive under the fingers, while still maintaining warmth and sweetness when played softly.
The tenor size gives you extra room for fingerstyle, solo work, and fuller strumming, while the famously comfortable KoAloha neck profile makes chord changes and longer sessions feel effortless.
This newer-generation KTM-00 also incorporates premium upgrades inspired by KoAloha’s celebrated anniversary models, including KoAloha geared tuners and an elegant ebony headplate.
Every detail feels intentional: the Musubi soundhole, 5-point crown headstock, abalone logo inlay, bound fingerboard, and glossy Hawaiian koa construction all work together to create an instrument that feels unmistakably Hawaiian without becoming overdone.
This is a serious player’s ukulele with collector-level visual appeal.
Highlights
- Special Issue Commissioned by UKE Republic
- Upgraded Curly Hawaiian Koa Body – Exceptional figure and depth
- Made in Hawaii, USA
- Tenor Scale – Full projection with comfortable spacing
- Classic KoAloha Tone – Open, punchy, warm, and highly responsive
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge – Smooth feel and strong articulation
- Ebony Headplate – Premium anniversary-inspired upgrade
- CNC-Shaped Genuine Mahogany Neck – Comfortable and stable
- Tusq Nut & Saddle – Excellent sustain and clarity
- KoAloha 5-Point Crown Headstock
- Abalone KoAloha Logo Inlay
- Bound Fingerboard with Abalone Position Markers
- Abalone Musubi Sound Hole – Signature KoAloha design
- KoAloha Geared Tuners – Smooth, reliable tuning
- KoAloha Clear Fluorocarbon Strings - Strung Low g
- High Gloss Finish
- UKE Republic Pro Setup Included
- UKE Republic Includes a UC-T Black Hard Foam Case
Specifications
- Scale Length: 17-1/16"
- Overall Length: 27-1/8"
- Fingerboard: 20 Frets, joined at the 15th fret
- Body: Solid Curly Hawaiian Koa
- Neck: Genuine Mahogany
- Finish: High Gloss
Why This One
A standard KTM-00 is already a respected professional-level instrument. The upgraded curly koa on this Special Issue version pushes it into another category visually while keeping everything players already love about the KoAloha sound and feel intact.
Responsive, lively, and unmistakably Hawaiian.