This soprano long neck ukulele has a sophisticated and beautiful appearance, with an exotic grain Hawaiian Koa top. It has a bright reverb feel and rich volume, making it an extremely expressive instrument!
Matsui Ukulele Laughing Soprano LN A new Hawaiian Koa/Honduras Mahogany piece.
Matsui Ukulele is a handmade ukulele made by Yokohama-based builder Norikazu Matsui. He started making ukuleles in 2004, and his meticulous craftsmanship and sound have made him popular with many artists.
He has been making ukuleles since the early days of the ukulele boom, and is one of the pioneers of the ukulele culture in Japan. In recent years, he has been highly praised for producing instruments that highlight his unique style.
This is a soprano long-neck ukulele from the Ruffing series, characterized by its oval sound hole.
The top is made of wild-grained core wood, giving it a very aura-like appearance, while the back and sides are made of Honduras mahogany, giving it a high-quality reverb feel.
The neck is a slim U-shape with a 36mm nut width, making it very easy to grip, and the fingerboard has a gentle radius (400R), making it easy to press the strings.
The head logo has been removed for a clean, stylish look. The fingerboard, bridge, and head plate are made of rosewood, and the top binding is also made of rosewood, giving the guitar a unified, sophisticated design.
The nut and saddle are made of Corian (artificial marble), and the head is veneered with Jacaranda, giving it a luxurious feel.
The pegs are made with the popular GOTOH UPT, making tuning hassle-free.
It has a clear, crisp sustain, and is a bright, expressive instrument. Please watch the video to hear its fascinating sound.
The case included is KIWAYA KLC-Sop BLK.
Size: Soprano Long Neck Top: Hawaiian Koa Sides and Back: Honduras Mahogany Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood 400R
Head veneer: Hawaiian Koa Nut & Saddle: Corian (artificial marble)
Pegs: Gotoh UPT
Frets: 15F/18F
Position mark/inlay: Mother of pearl 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm
Nut width: 36mm
Scale: 382mm
Binding: Rosewood/red-dyed wood
Sales price: ¥168,000 (excluding tax)
Semi-hard case included. One year warranty.
