KG-5 Guitar Build to Order

Name: KG-5 Guitar Build to Order
Brand: Kanileʻa ʻUkulele & Guitar
Price: 14995.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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KG-5 Guitar

Kanileʻa KG-5 Pro Guitar

As of January 2026, guitars are backordered approximately 4–6 months from time of order.

After more than 26 years of perfecting the art of ʻukulele building, Kanileʻa introduced the KG-5 Pro as its first-ever full-size guitar—marking a major milestone in the company’s evolution. The KG-5 Pro represents the foundation from which the entire Kanileʻa guitar line was developed, combining years of research, innovative engineering, and the craftsmanship Kanileʻa is known for. It is a bold statement instrument, designed to explore new possibilities in sound, comfort, and structural design.

The KG-5 Pro is built on Kanileʻa’s refined OOO body shape, offering balance, projection, and a familiar feel for players transitioning from ʻukulele to guitar. A 25.0" scale length and 1.75" nut width provide confident string spacing and clarity across the fingerboard. Finished in a durable UV-cured gloss, the KG-5 Pro is engineered around Kanileʻa’s proprietary TRU-G bracing system, developed specifically for this model. Unlike other guitars in the lineup, the KG-5 Pro features an offset soundhole, requiring a bracing approach more closely aligned with Kanileʻa’s ʻukulele architecture. Additional TRU-Supports beneath the neck-to-body joint enhance structural stability and energy transfer, resulting in a highly responsive and balanced instrument.

Crafted from Master Grade Hawaiian Koa, the KG-5 Pro delivers exceptional depth, warmth, and dynamic range. What truly sets this model apart is Kanileʻa’s innovative TRU-Relief soundboard design—a bent soundboard paired with tapered sides. This construction creates a thinner body feel under the player’s arm while preserving internal air volume elsewhere in the body, maintaining projection and tonal depth. Originally developed for Kanileʻa ʻukuleles in 2021, TRU-Relief was introduced to the guitar line in 2024, making the KG-5 Pro one of the most ergonomically advanced acoustic guitars available.

Visually, the KG-5 Pro is richly appointed with paua abalone detailing, maple binding, purfling, and trim, and refined aesthetic touches throughout. An ebony fretboard, bridge, and headplate pair with a one-piece genuine mahogany neck for smooth playability and long-term reliability. Gotoh black locking tuners ensure tuning stability, completing an instrument where form, function, and innovation are deeply integrated.

Each KG-5 Pro Guitar includes a HAN PRO case, inspired by Kanileʻa’s premium ʻukulele cases and engineered for superior protection, durability, and everyday convenience.

The Kanileʻa KG-5 Pro is a landmark instrument—innovative, expressive, and unapologetically bold—serving as both the origin and the pinnacle of Kanileʻa’s guitar design philosophy.

Specs

Body Size	String Count	Soundboard Material	Back & Side Material	Headstock Shape
OOO Guitar	6 String	Master Grade Hawaiian Koa	Master Grade Hawaiian Koa	Kanileʻa Guitar
Tuners	Finish Type	Nut and Saddle	Soundhole	Side Sound Port
Black Gotoh Locking Tuners	UV Gloss Body / UV Silk Neck	Graphite Infused Black TUSQ	Custom	Custom Side Soundport
Fretboard Radius	Bevel Cutaway	Arm Comfort	Headstock Logo Material	Front Position Marker Material
16"	Ebony Bevel Cutaway	TRU-Relief	Pāua Abalone	Pāua Abalone
Rosette Material	Soundboard Inlay	Front Binding	Back Binding	Fretboard Binding
Thin Pāua Abalone	-	Ebony Binding	Ebony Binding	-
String Type	Scale Length	Radiused Body	Neck Material	Nut Width
-	25" (635mm)	-	Single Piece Genuine Mahogany	1 3/4″ (44.45mm)
Fretboard & Bridge Material	Head Plate	Side Position Marker Material	Purfling	Tail Strip
Ebony	Ebony	Pāua Abalone	Pāua Abalone Front and Back	Ebony
Back Strip	Strap Buttons	Electronics	Stain	Case Option
Maple	-	-	-	Premium Gig Case

Exquisite

The Kanileʻa KG-5 Guitar is an exquisite creation, crafted with only the finest Master Grade Koa. Every piece of wood is hand-selected for its superior grain, color, and resonance, ensuring that this instrument not only looks stunning but also produces a rich, vibrant sound that reflects the natural beauty of Hawaii. With its carefully sourced Koa, the KG-5 embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and tonal perfection, offering a playing experience that is as exceptional as its materials.

Groundbreaking

The Kanileʻa KG-5 Guitar is groundbreaking in both design and performance, featuring the revolutionary TRG (Tone Resonating Guitar) Bracing System. This innovative bracing, unique to Kanileʻa and not used by any other manufacturer, enhances the guitar's tonal clarity, sustain, and resonance, providing an unmatched playing experience. This system is a combination of our TRU-Bracing and TRU-Reduction which was transformed to fit our guitar. The TRG system is engineered to optimize sound transmission across the entire body, resulting in a fuller, richer tone with incredible depth. It’s the perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and expert craftsmanship, ensuring that the KG-5 stands apart as a truly exceptional instrument in the world of acoustic guitars.

Limitless

The KG-5 incorporates several key innovations for enhanced player comfort, inspired by our ʻukulele designs. The bevel cutaway offers effortless fret access all the way up the neck, allowing for smooth playing without compromising tone. It provides better soundbox integrity compared to traditional cutaways. The Komo ʻEkolu (Three Rings) side sound port offers a unique visual and auditory experience, allowing players to hear their true tone more clearly. Additionally, the soundhole is strategically placed in the upper bout to maximize the soundboard area beneath the strings, increasing resonance and presence for a rich, full-bodied tone characteristic of an OOO-sized guitar.