My New Kamaka 100th Anniversary Edition

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Three days ago I received my new Kamaka HF-2 100th Anniversary Edition. It is a great ukulele, with a beautiful koa wood and outstanding sound. It is lightweight and very comfortable to play. Great setup. I'm very happy with this Uke. I really like its anniversary logo.

Features
What year was it made? July 12, 2016
Where was itmade? Hawaii
How many frets? 15" Concert Scale 16-fret neck, joined at 12th fret
Solid-Top? Koa
Solid-sides & back? Koa
Any pickups or electronics? No
Neck: Honduran mahogany neck
fretboard and bridge: Rosewood
Finish: Natural Koa Semi-gloss
Body style: Concert
Tuners: Gotoh Planetary Tuners
Any included accessories? Kamaka Deluxe Hard Case with Kamaka Centennial logo
Headstock logo: Abalone Kamaka logo outlined in mother of pearl
Mother of Pearl scroll inlay with ebony 1916-2016

Action, Fit & Finish
How well was the ukulele set-up at the factory? outstanding
Did the ukulele contain any flaws? None


Reliability/Durability
Does the hardware seem like it will last? Yes
Is the finish good enough to last, or does it seem thin and easy to wear off with lots of playing? Semi gloss...seems it will be durable


Customer Support
How long is the warranty: Limited warranty non-transferable


Overall Rating
How long have you been playing it? 3 days
What other gear do you own? Imua, Ohana, Bruce Wei, Kala, Oscar Schmidt, Outdoor Ukulele
If it were stolen or lost, would you buy it again or get something else? Yes
What do you love about it? Sound, finish, craftmanship
What do you dislike? Nothing at this moment
What is your favorite feature? Weight is well balanced
Why did you choose this one? Wanted to have a colector item and I like the sound


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Congratulations, it is beautiful and I really love the look of the UPTs with the black and pearloid buttons. I have a 100th Anniversary baritone and I commented about the light weight and excellent balance on that instrument as well. Kamaka has done a great job on these anniversary models. Enjoy it and play the heck out of it.
 
Congratulations, you got a really nice one, that's some great Koa there!
 
Congrats on the uke. Wishing you many years of joy playing it!
 
How long did it take for them to get it to you after order was placed? I ordered mine middle of July, they said it might take up to 3 months, so far I have not heard anything. Should be coming soon, I hope
 
Congratulations. I wish you a lifetime of enjoyment with this wonderful instrument. What does "limited warranty" mean? Is it still a lifetime warranty?
 
Superb choice ... fabulous Uke, and I hope it loves you back as much as it makes you happy!
 
Congratulations! Looks great! Bet it sounds great too!
 
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