2022 LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM SUPER TENOR

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We are told a mo’olelo (story) of Kameha’ikana. A water entity who journeys as mo’o (lizard spirit). First coming down to the earth, then traveling mauka (upland) to makai (seaward) from her cave in the mountains out to the shoreline to gather her mea’ai (food). She returns from the shore to her mountain abode as the Ualehu (rain) ascending makai back to mauka. This story is a recounting of the water cycle here in Ha’iku valley, the home of Kanile’a. ‘Ukulele. He Ali’I Ka ‘Aina, He Kauwa Ke Kanaka, (the land is chief and man its servant.)

Our 2022 limited edition Platinum Super Tenor depicts the beautiful water cycle here in our hometown and represents our commitment to Aloha ‘Aina (love of the land).

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2022 Limited Edition Platinum Super Tenor

Depicting the water cycle in our hometown of Kāneʻohe in Haʻikū Valley. Water, or Wai in Hawaiian, is of the utmost importance to the Hawaiian culture. We have spared nothing to make sure this instrument is a true masterpiece!

The 2022 Limited Edition Platinum Super Tenor will be limited to 50 units total. In addition to that those who own a 2022 Platinum will have first right of refusal to the 2023 Platinum in their corresponding serial number.

Kanileʻa Original, TRU-Relief Super Tenor Body
Master Grade Koa Front, Back, and Sides
TRU Bracing V3
Mass Reduction Interior
Ebony Fingerboard, Ebony Bridge, and Ebony Head-Plate
Craig Lavin Exclusive Inlay on the Fretboard and Head-Stock
Kanile’a Vintage Chrome Tuners with Acacia Buttons
Ebony Bridge Pins
Black TUSQ Nut and Saddle
Gloss Body, Silk Neck Finish
Koa Neck with Laminated Mango Center Strip
White Mother of Pearl Position Markers
Water Drop Sound Hole with Water Epoxy Trim
Oval Side Sound Port with Curly Mango Trim
Curly Mango Front and Back Binding
Curly Mango Back Strip
Curly Mango Tail Strip
Curly Mango Bevel
Curly Mango Heel Cap

We are told a mo’olelo (story) of Kameha’ikana. A water entity who journeys as mo’o (lizard spirit). First coming down to the earth, then traveling mauka (upland) to makai (seaward) from her cave in the mountains out to the shoreline to gather her mea’ai (food). She returns from the shore to her mountain abode as the Ualehu (rain) ascending makai back to mauka. This story is a recounting of the water cycle here in Ha’iku valley, the home of Kanile’a. ‘Ukulele. He Ali’I Ka ‘Aina, He Kauwa Ke Kanaka, (the land is chief and man its servant.)

Our 2022 limited edition Platinum Super Tenor depicts the beautiful water cycle here in our hometown and represents our commitment to Aloha ‘Aina (love of the land).

 

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