Kanilea Aldrine Guerrero Model Koa Tenor

specialk13 · Mar 19, 2013

Well, here’s a Kanilea Aldrine Guererro model up for sale. I purchased this uke from a fellow UU member a little over a week ago but I’m finding it just isn’t the one for me. It’s a gorgeous uke in flawless mint condition, I can only assume it hasn’t been played much at all. It has a nice clear voice and plays well all over the fretboard. The Gilbert tuners are phenomenal and have zero play in them. My only issue is that this one doesn’t fill a “need” in my collection and my other ukes still seem to take priority. I was thinking it might replace one of my mainstay ukes but I can’t bring myself to release one of them so, it has to go to a new home now where it will be played and appreciated properly.

Here are some specs:
Premium curly koa wood from Log 50 in high gloss UV finish
Slotted peghead with upgraded Gilbert tuners
Mahogany neck with UV satin finish
Birds eye maple rosette
Ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay
Black binding on top and back
Kailua beach sand inlaid on the fretboard, headstock, and side markers.
PegPal active pickup
Foam hardcase (Uke Crazy style)
Nubone nut and saddle
Currently strong with Southcoast Medium fluorocarbon strings

I’m asking $2450 plus $30 for insured shipping. Paypal preferred. Please PM me with any questions.

specialk13 · Mar 19, 2013

Some more pics.....

Stevelele · Mar 19, 2013

Wow!!! For anyone who plays plugged in especially, this is a dream uke!

Cornfield · Mar 19, 2013

Lovely uke. Best of luck on the sale

strumsilly · Mar 19, 2013

this is one of the prettiest ukes I've ever seen.

specialk13 · Mar 19, 2013

Yup, this one definitely falls under the catgory of "I wish I could keep the all" or at least afford to anyways

syfc said:
Wow!!! For anyone who plays plugged in especially, this is a dream uke!

soupking · Mar 19, 2013

One of the cool things about this uke is the gloss body/satin neck combo. You just don't see that too much. This thing is mighty fine, good luck with the sale.

Trinimon · Mar 20, 2013

Ah frig. Damn, this is one sweet uke I'd love to own but alas the wallet is empty these days.

addpro · Mar 20, 2013

I just played this uke today. It's sweet!!! The koa is insane. I can't believe you're selling her.

specialk13 · Mar 22, 2013

Or Best Offer.....

rubber necker · Mar 23, 2013

beautiful ukulele

lichaochung · Mar 23, 2013

Oh!Awesome ukulele. I want to know how to buy it,please tell me,thanks !

consitter · Mar 23, 2013

Merkava50 said:
Kanilea's price on it is 2900 list with case! But they will sell you one brand new for 2500 with free shipping! Your price would have to be considerably less for me to consider buying a used one. But good luck with the sale.

Only problem with ordering from Kanile'a now is the log is down in size, so that they can only make concert ukes out of it now.

danersen · Mar 23, 2013

Used is used ... cars, guitars, accordions, ukes.
No warranty, no dealer support, no guarantees ... and lots of potential risk.
Unless it's vintage and in exceptional condition and/or the builder is no longer among us or stopped producing, a used instrument is not likely to command a premium price no matter how little-played or close to as-new it is.
May be a hard reality to accept ... But it IS reality.
Used is used.

The Big Kahuna · Mar 23, 2013

danersen said:
Used is used ... cars, guitars, accordions, ukes.
No warranty, no dealer support, no guarantees ... and lots of potential risk.
Unless it's vintage and in exceptional condition and/or the builder is no longer among us or stopped producing, a used instrument is not likely to command a premium price no matter how little-played or close to as-new it is.
May be a hard reality to accept ... But it IS reality.
Used is used.

Great second post. Truly awesome. In fact, if I were asked, I'd probably score it 7/10. As second posts go, I'd have to say it's up there with the all time greats.

Welcome to UU.

Markr1 · Mar 23, 2013

This is not going to be a popular post I'm afraid.

danersen said:
Used is used ... cars, guitars, accordions, ukes.
No warranty, no dealer support, no guarantees ... and lots of potential risk.
Unless it's vintage and in exceptional condition and/or the builder is no longer among us or stopped producing, a used instrument is not likely to command a premium price no matter how little-played or close to as-new it is.
May be a hard reality to accept ... But it IS reality.
Used is used.

AncientMatingCalls · Mar 23, 2013

danersen said:
Used is used ... cars, guitars, accordions, ukes.
No warranty, no dealer support, no guarantees ... and lots of potential risk.
Unless it's vintage and in exceptional condition and/or the builder is no longer among us or stopped producing, a used instrument is not likely to command a premium price no matter how little-played or close to as-new it is.
May be a hard reality to accept ... But it IS reality.
Used is used.

A used instrument will command whatever price a buyer is willing to pay for it. If what Consitter has said about Kanilea no longer producing tenors from that specific log, then someone may consider paying a premium for one. For the record I am not suggesting that the seller's price is "premium".

specialk13 · Mar 23, 2013

Thanks for the input everyone, I am open to any and all reasonable offers of course

This is a relatively rare Kanlilea in terms of the options it has and the quality/style of the koa wood. Clearly, it's not popular at the current asking price which is why I would ask that anyone who's genuinely interested make me an offer.

Thanks for your time!

The Big Kahuna · Mar 23, 2013

Sell it for what you think it's worth m8. And instrument of this quality and rarity is partly an investment. Alternatively, would one of the dealers with a popular website consider selling it on your behalf for a commission ? They might be able to advertise it to a larger audience.

specialk13 · Mar 23, 2013

Thanks for the idea, I would definitely consider it but I'm hoping to move it along through the forum first if possible.

The Big Kahuna said:
Sell it for what you think it's worth m8. And instrument of this quality and rarity is partly an investment. Alternatively, would one of the dealers with a popular website consider selling it on your behalf for a commission ? They might be able to advertise it to a larger audience.

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