Ka Makani O Ka`u This is a mid sized guitar and is my most popular model, especially in the old style - ho`kahiko. This guitar, like the Punahele Iki and the Mauna Loa features a neck with 13 frets to the body. The reason I do this is simple - for me it makes the most sense. This allows me to place the bridge in an optimum position for sound and sustain, and gives the advantage of much easier access to frets 12 - 14 than a 12 fret neck.. Players almost universally don't notice that this is not a 14 fret neck unless it is pointed out. This guitar has a clean balanced sound, plenty of bass without being overpowering. Dimensions: Lower bout 14 3/4" Scale length 25" Both styles: Honduras Mahogany neck Solid peghead 13 frets to body Truss rod Abalone or mother-of-pearl dots Grover open back tuners Wood soundhole rosette "Po Mahina" inlaid in peghead Bone nut and saddle Ka Makani O Ka`u - Ho`okahiko $2,900. All curly Koa body No binding Satin lacquer finish Rosewood Fingerboard and bridge No cost options Left handed Extra cost options Ebony fingerboard, ebony bridge Pick up system of your choice Special inlays Waverly machines Choice of hard shell cases Ka Makani O Ka`u - Ano Hou $3,450. Curly Koa top, back and sides, or Spruce top with choice of tonewood (except Brazilian) Binding top and back, your choice of wood High gloss lacquer finish Ebony fingerboard, ebony bridge No cost options Left handed Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Extra cost options Brazilian Rosewood back and sides Pick up system of your choice Special inlays Waverly machines Choice of h ard shell cases |
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