The Koichitani UKulele is a show model tenor ukulele that has gained tremendous support from Hawaiian artists and the Japanese hula and Hawaiian music scene. It features rare Hawaiian mahogany back and sides.
Koichitani Ukulele is made by Yoshihiro Furuichi, who has a workshop in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
It is loved by Hawaiian musicians both in Japan and abroad, and many musicians use it.
It has been featured in many magazines, including Ukulele Magazine, but since not many are produced, it is a ukulele that is rarely seen by the general public.
This is a show model created to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Ukulele Bard. It's a tenor-sized instrument, with a body crafted from high-grade Hawaiian mahogany. This wood, rare from the Big Island of Hawaii, produces a light, warm sound. The red cedar top has been seasoned over decades, resulting in a clear, mellow tone reminiscent of a vintage instrument.
Shellac (French polish) is used for the finish. Shellac is a method that has long been used to paint musical instruments, but because it is extremely time-consuming, it is now only used for high-end instruments such as handmade violins and classical guitars. It is said that this allows the wood to breathe, improving the sound. This also shows that a lot of time and effort has been spared in the production of this instrument.
The head logo with a hula dancer motif and the position mark with a honu design are made of mother-of-pearl, which are beautiful and attractive. The rosette is made of abalone pearl, but it is highly colorful, with a strong blue sparkle, giving it a very elegant shine.
Size: Tenor Top: Red Cedar Sides/Back: Hawaiian Mahogany Neck: Honduran Mahogany Fingerboard: Honduran Rosewood (R Fingerboard)
Bridge: Honduras Rosewood Tuners: Gotoh UPT Gold Rosette: Abalone Binding: Hawaiian White Curly Koa Nut Width: 36mm
Scale: 430mm
Paint finish: French polish
Sales price: ¥280,000 (excluding tax)
Semi-hard case included
