This 2026 show model is a soprano long-neck ukulele with a beautiful Hawaiian koa body and a distinctive pickguard.
TAKULELE is a ukulele brand created by Taku Kai, a luthier from Kagoshima. This is a special show model made for the Handcraft Guitar Festival.
The body uses Hawaiian koa with beautiful exotic grain, and the neck and fingerboard are also made of the same Hawaiian koa, creating a luxurious finish.
The pickguard, which is an accent to the look, features an intricate design with checker-patterned marquetry edged in brass. The brass is also applied to the rosette, and it harmonizes with the Evo Gold frets and gold Grover tuners, giving it a very luxurious feel.
The gently radiused fingerboard and low string action allow the player to fret the strings with almost no force, making it especially recommended for those who prioritize playability and ease of fretting.
Furthermore, the zero-fret design achieves a clear and resonant sound with excellent sustain, even in chords that include open strings.
The overall sound has a pleasant, rolling tone characteristic of a ukulele. The pickup installed is the 2ND Factor APU-2S. This high-quality contact piezo pickup captures the instrument's natural resonance without compromise, balancing acoustic warmth with clear output.
Product number: No. 50 Size: Soprano Long Neck Body: Hawaiian Koa Neck: Hawaiian Koa Fingerboard: Hawaiian Koa / Zero Fret Specification Bridge: Bubinga Side Position Markers: Abalone Tuners: GROVER Open Gear / Gold Nut/Saddle: Bone Scale length: 390mm Nut width: 35mm Case sold separately
A ukulele brand by Taku Kai, an individual craftsman in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. He launched the brand "TAKULELE" in 2020 and produces a dozen or so ukuleles annually. The most distinctive feature is the use of marquetry, combining wood scraps, in the body itself and as decoration, ensuring that no two instruments are ever alike. His unique sense of style has earned him a reputation among users both domestically and internationally who seek distinctive instruments. He often uses the same wood for the neck as for the body, such as koa or mango, which contributes to the instrument's sound character.
