Kala KA-GARDENIA-T Tenor Mahogany Ukulele, Gardenia Design

*These are stock photos. Actual color and pattern may vary.

For 2024, Mari cultural artist Sam Mangakahia created two unique new pieces of art for The Voyage Collection. The soft ivory color of this duos artwork stands out in contrast to their mahogany ukulele canvas. With the themes of Resilient (Gardenia) and Resourceful (Hibiscus), these two floral designs are the embodiment of enduring beauty. Each Voyage Collection ukulele comes with a Voyage Collection gig bag, and story card hang tag telling the unique message of each piece of art.

Resilient N (Na-hoo)

• CASE/GIG BAG: Gig bag included

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Gardenia brighamii
The N has been a resource to express creativity and art. Its resilient nature can remind us to never give up on our passions despite the many challenges we will face.

This design is inspired by the endemic and endangered plant of Hawaii, commonly know as N in Hawaiian with only ten wild gardenia brighamii left. The species can be found on Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii, and Oahu. This flower holds a rich history, with its flowers traditionally used for crafting flower leis, its stems used to create Kapa cloth, and its fruits utilized as natural dyes. This remarkable flower not only provides precious resources and adornment but has also survived through the decades. Despite its endangered status, dedicated conservation efforts have been made to revive the resilient species.

Specs

• SIZE: Tenor
• TOP: Mahogany
• BACK & SIDES: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• FINISH: Satin
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• HEADSTOCK: Standard
• NUT & SADDLE: Graph Tech NuBone
• TUNERS: Open Gear Chrome
• STRINGS: Aquila Super Nylgut
• STRAP BUTTON: Black x1
• Scale Length: 16.875 inches
• Overall Instrument Length: 25.75 inches
• Body Length: 11.75 inches
• Number of Frets: 18
• Width at Upper Bout: 7.0 inches
• Width at Lower Bout: 9.3125 inches
• Width at Waist: 5.625 inches
• Body Depth: 3.125 inches
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.375 inches
• Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 1.8125 inches