Aloha from Texas! Thanks for that interior peek. The new ukes are as much a work of art on the inside as they outside. And not just art, but also science and technology, because even just 20 years ago, the TRU reduction was just technically not feasible in a production instrument. Super cool! I can’t wait to put my hands on one!😃
The sound, quality, and playability of my Kanile'a Ukuleles are far and above all of the other ukulele brands that I've owned or played. You are definitely doing it right!
Although a beginner - I received a Christmas gift of a K1 and I love it! More important - I truly appreciate being a member of the larger Kanilea family through these videos and upcoming Ukulele Club of Hawaii jam! Thank you for all your efforts!
I own a Kanile'a platinum tenor, a Kanile'a super tenor, and a Kanile'a baritone 'ukulele. The 'super' has an amazing warmth of tone and the 'platinum' stays in tune for ever. I love these two tenors and the Kanile'a baritone that I bought because its range matches the low end of my voice. I have been a singer since I started preschool at age two but I didn't play any instruments until I was fifteen. My father hated the sound of anyone practising music in the house so I sang everywhere - except at home. At age fifteen I went to university and bought a cheaply made guitar that drove me crazy because it wouldn't stay in tune and didn't sound anything like the instruments that I heard on radio or in my neighbourhood jazz club. It was OK - I was a 'singer' and could always find someone skilled to accompany my songs. As a teen I developed arthritis and couldn't play any instruments but as I grew older my pain was better controlled. I still wanted to find an instrument that I could play so I took some money from a summer job and bought my first guitar. As you would expect, it was cheap and it wouldn't stay in tune - but it was mine! Years later there was a 'close out' sale at a local music store and on a whim I bought two 'ukuleles - a soprano and a tenor. They were made in Hawaii, they were pretty - and they were a lot smaller than my guitar. I played them but found that they still didn't have the tone that I wanted to hear. Then I heard a Kanile'a 'Ukulele played on-line and you know the rest of the story. Thanks Joe - to you and your family and the amazing crafts-people who work with you! I thought I'd better write to Kanile'a just in case there is another person out there who is trying to decide which 'ukulele to buy. Try a Kanile'a first - and save yourself a long, long story like mine!
Tru engineering mastery. Thanks for the in-sight, can really appreciate why your instruments not only look gorgeous, but why they also sound fantastic. Have a peaceful week.
It would be interesting to see the evolution of the TRU system. My 2008 model doesn’t have some of these features. Would be interested in what it does have.
I have had the pleasure of playing several Kanile'a ukuleles. The tone is transcendent and visually they are breathtakingly beautiful. That's why I was mildly surprised to see some fuzz from the cutting left on those braces. The Tru Brace configuration obviously works magnificently and the geometry is lovely to behold. But those braces could benefit from a few passes of some sandpaper IMHO. Also there seemed to be a tiny amount of glue squeeze out under the kerfing. Please believe I am a total fanboy of Kanile'a . . . just mentioning something I noticed in the video. Thanks, I enjoy them a lot.
Aloha, and mahalo for the comment. We appreciate your feedback. This instrument has not reached the phase where we clean up the interior. This was taken out of the production line for the video before the step that we ensure the interior is immaculate. We will 100% be taking care of any fuzz or glue squeeze out prior to the body gets fully assembled.
Aloha, the TRU-Bracing is on all Kanileʻa models. The only things shown in this video that are custom shop options are the TRU-Relief and TRU-Reduction.
Aloha from Texas! Thanks for that interior peek. The new ukes are as much a work of art on the inside as they outside. And not just art, but also science and technology, because even just 20 years ago, the TRU reduction was just technically not feasible in a production instrument. Super cool! I can’t wait to put my hands on one!😃
The sound, quality, and playability of my Kanile'a Ukuleles are far and above all of the other ukulele brands that I've owned or played. You are definitely doing it right!
Mahalo for the kind words! We appreciate the massive amount of support.
Although a beginner - I received a Christmas gift of a K1 and I love it! More important - I truly appreciate being a member of the larger Kanilea family through these videos and upcoming Ukulele Club of Hawaii jam! Thank you for all your efforts!
I own a Kanile'a platinum tenor, a Kanile'a super tenor, and a Kanile'a baritone 'ukulele. The 'super' has an amazing warmth of tone and the 'platinum' stays in tune for ever. I love these two tenors and the Kanile'a baritone that I bought because its range matches the low end of my voice. I have been a singer since I started preschool at age two but I didn't play any instruments until I was fifteen. My father hated the sound of anyone practising music in the house so I sang everywhere - except at home. At age fifteen I went to university and bought a cheaply made guitar that drove me crazy because it wouldn't stay in tune and didn't sound anything like the instruments that I heard on radio or in my neighbourhood jazz club. It was OK - I was a 'singer' and could always find someone skilled to accompany my songs.
As a teen I developed arthritis and couldn't play any instruments but as I grew older my pain was better controlled. I still wanted to find an instrument that I could play so I took some money from a summer job and bought my first guitar. As you would expect, it was cheap and it wouldn't stay in tune - but it was mine! Years later there was a 'close out' sale at a local music store and on a whim I bought two 'ukuleles - a soprano and a tenor. They were made in Hawaii, they were pretty - and they were a lot smaller than my guitar. I played them but found that they still didn't have the tone that I wanted to hear. Then I heard a Kanile'a 'Ukulele played on-line and you know the rest of the story.
Thanks Joe - to you and your family and the amazing crafts-people who work with you! I thought I'd better write to Kanile'a just in case there is another person out there who is trying to decide which 'ukulele to buy. Try a Kanile'a first - and save yourself a long, long story like mine!
Aw wow mahalo for sharing your story Diane! We wish you many hours of joy with your wonderful Kanileʻa instruments!
Tru engineering mastery. Thanks for the in-sight, can really appreciate why your instruments not only look gorgeous, but why they also sound fantastic. Have a peaceful week.
Love that! TRU-ly thankful for you.
It would be interesting to see the evolution of the TRU system. My 2008 model doesn’t have some of these features. Would be interested in what it does have.
Ah, mahalo for the idea here!
Amazing!
Love that you show it all I have 2 of your ukes love them both wood art!
Mahalo! We want to show the world what we do! :)
I have had the pleasure of playing several Kanile'a ukuleles. The tone is transcendent and visually they are breathtakingly beautiful. That's why I was mildly surprised to see some fuzz from the cutting left on those braces. The Tru Brace configuration obviously works magnificently and the geometry is lovely to behold. But those braces could benefit from a few passes of some sandpaper IMHO. Also there seemed to be a tiny amount of glue squeeze out under the kerfing. Please believe I am a total fanboy of Kanile'a . . . just mentioning something I noticed in the video. Thanks, I enjoy them a lot.
Aloha, and mahalo for the comment. We appreciate your feedback. This instrument has not reached the phase where we clean up the interior. This was taken out of the production line for the video before the step that we ensure the interior is immaculate. We will 100% be taking care of any fuzz or glue squeeze out prior to the body gets fully assembled.
@@KanileaUkulele great to hear. I assumed as such. Even the Islanders are immaculate.
I’m waiting for the tru relief to be on other ukuleles you make. I love that feature.
You mean in terms of a model? This is something we are considering!
aloha joe, still have the ukulele that you made for my daughter , about 30 yrs ago? i'll come visit the factory one day. aloha , capt. crash, kaneohe
Thanks! Very interesting!
Thank you for tuning in!
big island aloha to all !! .. saving up my doh-re-mi !! .. gonna order a nice custom 8-string tenor !! .. look-out world !!
Ouuuu look out! We are ready when you are!
This has been done before - guy in Canada does it and has been doing it for years.
Is that the bracing system on all current Kanilea models, or something like a custom shop option?
Aloha, the TRU-Bracing is on all Kanileʻa models. The only things shown in this video that are custom shop options are the TRU-Relief and TRU-Reduction.
@@KanileaUkulele Thanks for the response!
Can you do that relief with soft woods like redwoods
Aloha, yes it can be done on any top wood. Truth be told, the soft woods do present a challenge in the production, but nothing we canʻt handle.
USA 2014 k1 st a ghost model
"Graduated to a guitar" 🤨