Signature Series "ʻŌhiʻa"

Name: Signature Series "ʻŌhiʻa"
Brand: Kanileʻa ʻUkulele & Guitar
SKU: 29500
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SKU: 29500

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Signature Series "ʻŌhiʻa"

SN. 29500

The Custom Tenor “ʻŌhiʻa” is a striking one-of-a-kind instrument that blends artistry, symbolism, and meticulous Hawaiian craftsmanship. Featuring a Curly Sequoia Redwood top paired with the legendary “The Tree” Mahogany back and sides, it delivers a rich, expressive voice with remarkable clarity and depth. Premium koa accents including binding, bevel cutaway, armrest, and trimmed sound ports add visual warmth and elevate its playability. Custom Craig Lavin inlays on the headstock and fretboard bring a storytelling element to the design. The ʻŌhiʻa stands as both a musical masterpiece and a tribute to the native forests that inspire it.

Specs

Body Size	String Count	Soundboard Material	Back & Side Material	Headstock Shape
Tenor	4 String	Master Sequoia Redwood	"The Tree" Mahogany	Kanileʻa Phoenix Non-Slotted
Tuners	Finish Type	Nut and Saddle	Soundhole	Side Sound Port
Vintage Chrome with Koa	UV Gloss Body / UV Silk Neck	Graphite Infused Black TUSQ	D-Shaped	Oval with Koa Trim
Fretboard Radius	Bevel Cutaway	Arm Comfort	Headstock Logo Material	Front Position Marker Material
-	Koa Bevel Cutaway	Koa Arm Rest	Orange Kirinite	Custom Craig Lavin Inlay
Rosette Material	Soundboard Inlay	Front Binding	Back Binding	Fretboard Binding
.065" D-Style Rosette Pāua Abalone in Koa	-	Koa Binding	Koa Binding	-
String Type	Scale Length	Radiused Body	Neck Material	Nut Width
Worth Fluorocarbon x GHS Phosphor Bronze Low-G Combo Set	17.080" (433.832mm)	-	Single Piece Genuine Mahogany	1.5" (38.1mm)
Fretboard & Bridge Material	Head Plate	Side Position Marker Material	Purfling	Tail Strip
Ebony	Ebony	White Mother Of Pearl	Pāua Abalone Front and Back	-
Back Strip	Strap Buttons	Electronics	Stain	Case Option
-	-	-	-	Premium Gig Case

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Honoring the Endemic ʻŌhiʻa

The ʻŌhiʻa tree holds deep significance in Hawaiian culture symbolizing strength, resilience, and the sacred bond between the land and its people. Often the first to grow on fresh lava flows, ʻŌhiʻa represents renewal and steadfastness in the face of change. In naming this custom instrument “ʻŌhiʻa,” we honor the moʻolelo, the cultural legacy, and the enduring spirit of one of Hawaiʻi’s most important native trees.

Crafted With Meaningful, Exceptional Materials

This custom tenor blends rare and meaningful tonewoods: a Master Sequoia Redwood soundboard for warmth and responsiveness, paired with “The Tree” Mahogany back and sides for depth and visual artistry. Accented with koa binding, trim, and appointments, along with Craig Lavin’s custom inlay work, the instrument showcases a harmony of exceptional materials, refined craftsmanship, and natural beauty, each element chosen with intention and respect for its origin.

Rooted in Our Commitment to Reforest Hawaiʻi

The ʻŌhiʻa stands as a reminder of the forests we are committed to restoring. Through native reforestation efforts in Hawaiʻi, Kanileʻa works to protect the ecosystems that give life to our craft. This custom instrument not only celebrates the trees that inspire us, but also reflects our responsibility to plant, nurture, and rebuild the native forests that future generations will inherit.