KoAloha KCNP-00 Naupaka Solid Hawaiian Mango and Koa Concert Ukulele w/Hard Case #01

These beautiful Naupaka concert ukuleles from KoAloha are instruments that really made us stop and take notice. The half koa, half mango wood design is not just a cosmetic gimmick, although it looks absolutely astonishing. Koa is used on the bass side to give the sound power and richness (which is in the KoAloha DNA in spades) and mango is used on the treble side to give that beautiful, peaceful, floaty sweetness that mango is good at.

The result is that this concert ukulele has an extraordinary sound. It's probably a little more restrained than the all Koa models but in a good way. The natural flamboyance and character that you expect is still there in abundance, but perhaps with a little more poise and refinement.

Interestingly, part of the inspiration behind the Naupaka model is the Naupaka flower which grows two different ways on the islands of Hawaii. One type grows in higher elevation and the other thrives near the ocean - despite never growing in the same place they both look like half a flower, and when put together, each piece completes the puzzle. Much like the tonal relationship between Hawaiian koa and Hawaiian mango. When you put them together, the tonal spectrum is complete.

In the hand, there is nothing finer. It has a lightweight but solid body, very slinky, sensuous feeling neck. On the ear, you'll struggle to find something more pleasing!

Pictures show actual instrument you will receive. If you have any questions, please get in touch. 

Specification:
Hawaiian koa and Hawaiian mango body
CNC-shaped sapele neck
TUSQ(tm) nut and saddle
KoAloha 5-pointed crown headstock
18-fret fretboard, joined at the 13th fret
Ebony fretboard and bridge
KoAloha geared tuners
KoAloha’s patented “Musubi” soundhole
High gloss finish
KoAloha Hard case included
37mm nut width with 27mm G to A string spacing
Clear fluorocarbon high G strings