Koaloha Pikake soprano

dentuke · Jul 15, 2010

Great playing uke very bright and punchy..... Comes with aquilas, hardcase 2008 vintage...... I got this at MGM some time back but it needs a new home.... Only flaw I see in it is a couple of water marks on the back.....

365.00 shipped (paypal) continental U.S.

cletus · Jul 15, 2010

Excuse me if this is dumb, but what does "pikake" mean?
Thanks!

dnewton2 · Jul 15, 2010

cletus said:
Excuse me if this is dumb, but what does "pikake" mean?
Thanks!

It's the model. The main difference (that I know of) is the fretbord does not have the crown where it attaches to the body, it is just strait. These are ussually a few $ less than the 'regular' model.

dentuke · Jul 15, 2010

Its a more traditional looking uke with the fretboard lacking the Koaloha crown (their std soprano) and a matte finish.....

Gmoney · Jul 15, 2010

MAN - I wish this was showing up a month from now! I'm really interested today, but $$ won't be here for another month.

And... that is really a good price!

Gmoney · Jul 15, 2010

Anyone know what is the difference between the Pikake KM-10 & KSM-10 they mention here:

http://www.koaloha.com/KoAloha_Products/SopranoPikake.html

Is it the "100% Koa" which would include the neck that is mentioned as "Sapelle" neck otherwise?

haolejohn · Jul 15, 2010

Gmoney said:
Anyone know what is the difference between the Pikake KM-10 & KSM-10 they mention here:

http://www.koaloha.com/KoAloha_Products/SopranoPikake.html

Is it the "100% Koa" which would include the neck that is mentioned as "Sapelle" neck otherwise?

I think that the 100% koa uke is actually 100% koa as in no other woods are used. I could be wrong but if my memory serves me correctly, this is what I was told.

kenikas · Jul 15, 2010

cletus said:
Excuse me if this is dumb, but what does "pikake" mean?
Thanks!

If memory serves me (as I get older it often doesn't!) pikake is the Hawaiian name for the jasmine flower, and the bird peacock, both were favorites of Princess Victoria, Queen Liliokalani's niece.

Mr Bill · Jul 16, 2010

Hi Dentuke,

Great looking ukulele.
I like those Koalohas, unique soundhole.

Best of luck with the sale

Cheers.

Gmoney · Aug 17, 2010

<SOLD> Koaloha Pikake soprano

<SOLD>

Can't wait to have it in my hands!

cletus · Aug 17, 2010

Nicely done, Gmoney! Congratulations and enjoy.

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