FS: KoAloha Long Neck Soprano Mahogany (rare?)

I had closed this post earlier as I was extremely conflicted on whether I should sell this ukulele. I really love it, and love the sound. I held off for several months to see if I would really play it enough to warrant keeping it. Alas, I have decided to sell, still with some reluctance. It literally is one of the best ukuleles I've owned. I think KoAloha really nails the sound in the Soprano size, and the Concert scale helps my fingers find their place. But I spend 95% of my time playing my two Tenors.

This is indeed a rare model, only made for a few months last year, and no plans to continue.

Purchased in 2018 from Mim's Ukes, this is a beautiful instrument and sounds fantastic. Included is a Kala Archtop case and a spare KoAloha padded gig bag that I had left over from a Long Neck Opio. Currently strung re-entrant with Martin M600s, which seem to suit this uke well.

This is the original listing from Mim's for this uke:
https://www.mimsukes.com/listing/mi...02-made-in-hawaii-ukulele-w-case-637/11177683

Paid $765, asking $625, shipped in CONUS.

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jg9NasarG6L4h7BAkJP7KDgaDsYa9EQP?usp=sharing

KoAloha did some interesting things in 2018...they tried Mahogany and Mango in their Hawaiian shop; and Pops has decided that spruce is the best tonewood (thus it is being used in the pineapple sunday models). I don't think they are currently making any more mahogany KoAlohas.

This is a special ukulele--and again, another I'd buy if we weren't paying off a bunch other other things (some expected like a new MacBook after 10 years, others unexpected like a new washer and dryer). That's a great price at $595 for a very unique KoAloha.

Any interest in a possible trade? If so let me know what you might be interested in. I have way too many!

I'm trying to make space myself, so not looking for a trade at this time. I've got a few more I may be posting shortly.

Choirguy said:

KoAloha did some interesting things in 2018...they tried Mahogany and Mango in their Hawaiian shop; and Pops has decided that spruce is the best tonewood (thus it is being used in the pineapple sunday models). I don't think they are currently making any more mahogany KoAlohas.

This is a special ukulele--and again, another I'd buy if we weren't paying off a bunch other other things (some expected like a new MacBook after 10 years, others unexpected like a new washer and dryer). That's a great price at $595 for a very unique KoAloha.

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Yeah, it was very difficult for me to put this up for sale. I LOVE the sound of it, I just prefer the Tenor scale now.

Bump as I have re-listed this.

Pm coming your way!

Bump — just in case for a cool, rare instrument. That sounds great!

I have one of these and think the all 'hog ones sound better than the all koa ones (which also sound good). I was really surprised when they decided not to more after the one batch.

Still for sale.

Sent some messages awaiting reply. Nice looking uke

Thanks for the bump. PM sent!

Thanks now for the wait. Looking forward to this beauty.