Description
KG-1 Guitar Build to Order
The Kanileʻa KG-1 Guitar embodies Hawaiian craftsmanship with solid Hawaiian Koa on the front, back, and sides, delivering a warm, vibrant tone with stunning wood grain. A one-piece genuine mahogany neck and ebony fretboard, bridge, and headplate provide durability and a smooth playing experience.
Three Distinct Models: Find Your Perfect Fit
✅ Natural Series – Pure simplicity with a UV natural finish and Select Grade Koa that enhances the koa’s organic beauty and tone.
✅ Core Series – A step up with a UV gloss or silk finish and Deluxe Grade Koa, giving it a richer, more refined look and enhanced durability.
✅ Pro Series – Performance-driven with premium koa, a side sound port for immersive tone, TRU-Reduction soundboard etching for increased resonance, sustain and projection.
All models feature our refined OOO body shape for exceptional sound projection and balance. White Mother of Pearl inlays, Gotoh Black Locking Tuners, and the exclusive TRG Bracing System ensure superior resonance, sustain, and playability.
Find the perfect KG-1 for your playing style—crafted to inspire, built to last.
Pictured is a KG-1 Natural. You will also find a KG-1 Natural sound demo below the spec table.
Specs
| Body Size | String Count | Soundboard Material | Back & Side Material | Headstock Shape |
| 0M Guitar | 6 String (6 Course) | Natural = Select Hawaiian Koa / Core = Deluxe Hawaiian Koa / Pro = Premium Hawaiian Koa | Natural = Select Hawaiian Koa / Core = Deluxe Hawaiian Koa / Pro = Premium Hawaiian Koa | 2024 Platinum |
| Tuners | Finish Type | Nut and Saddle | Soundhole | Side Sound Port |
| Black Gotoh Locking Tuners | Natural = UV Single Layer Natural Finish / Core = UV Gloss or Silk / Pro = UV Gloss or Silk | Graphite Infused Black TUSQ | Traditional | Oval Available on Pro Series |
| Fretboard Radius | Bevel Cutaway | Arm Comfort | Headstock Logo Material | Front Position Marker Material |
| 16" | - | - | White Mother Of Pearl | White Mother Of Pearl |
| Rosette Material | Soundboard Inlay | Front Binding | Back Binding | Fretboard Binding |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| String Type | Scale Length | Radiused Body | Neck Material | Nut Width |
| Dʻaddario Medium Gauge | 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 | White Mother Of Pearl | - | - |
| Back Strip | Strap Buttons | Electronics | Stain | Case Option |
| - | - | - | - | Premium Gig Case |
Sound Demonstration
