I've got a Kanilea k-1 concert (you don't say Concert or Tenor). I've also got a couple of Islanders. While the Islander is imported by Kanilea and there are some superficial similarities, they are really very different. You don't say how much less expensive. Also you don't say what it is about the Kanilea that makes you want something similar. Is it the wide fingerboard - then look for a Covered Bridge - much cheaper but very high quality - very different uke. If you want something more Hawaiian then look at a used Koaloha or Koaloha Opio. I keep my Kanilea k-1 also tuned low G. There are many many less expensive ukes that are, in their own way, equally as great. But they all are in their own way very different. The only other ukes I have experienced that have similar tonal characteristics to the K-1 cost as much or more. The solid wood Islander is a very nice uke, but don't expect it to be a cheaper Kanilea, almost nothing about them is the same, not the bracing, not the materials, not the body shape.