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STANDARD (HF-1)

Kamaka's most popular ukulele. Also known as a Soprano.
All models are made of Hawaiian koa wood with a lacquer finish to show fine grain highlights. Necks are made of mahogany, and fingerboards and bridges are rosewood, except for deluxe models.

カマカで一番人気のあるソプラノウクレレ。
全てのモデルはハワイアンコアで作られており、その優れた木目が引き立つように、ラッカー仕上げをしています。ネックはマホガニー材、指板とブリッジはデラックスモデルを除き、ローズウッドです。

Overall length: 20-1/8"
Scale length: 13-9/16"
Total # frets: 16
Frets to the body: 12
Open Price

STANDARD PINEAPPLE (HP-1)

Kamaka's signature ukulele, designed and patented in 1928 by Samuel K. Kamaka. The Pineapple has a unique, oval-shaped body and produces a resonant, mellow sound distinct from the traditional figure-eight.

カマカのシグネチャーウクレレ。サミュエルK.カマカが1928年にデザインし、パテントを取得。ユニークな楕円形のボディーで音の響きが良く、伝統的な8の字シェイプボディーとは違うメロウな音がします。

Overall length: 20-1/8"
Scale length: 13-9/16"
Total # frets: 16
Frets to the body: 12
Open Price

CONCERT (HF-2)

Intermediate size between the standard and tenor. Has a fuller tone, while retaining the ease of the smaller standard. Also known as an Alto.

ソプラノとテナーの中間に当たるサイズ。フルトーンでありながら、小さいソプラノの使いやすさを併せ持つ。アルトとも呼ばれます。

Overall length: 23-1/2"
Scale length: 15"
Total # frets: 16
Frets to the body: 12
Open Price


TENOR 4-STRING (HF-3)

Fine tonal quality and full-bodied sound. Generally preferred by professional entertainers. The comfortable size and scale length of the tenor 4-string make it one of Kamaka's most popular models.

フルボディーで優れた音色を持ち、プロの演奏家にも好まれるモデル。安定感のあるサイズとスケールで、テナーの4弦はカマカの人気モデルの一つです。

Overall length: 27-1/8"
Scale length: 17"
Total # frets: 18
Frets to the body: 14
Open Price

TENOR 6-STRING (HF-36)

The 6-string has doubled first and third strings tuned in octaves. Also known as "the Liliu," the Tenor 6-String was designed by Sam Kamaka Jr. in 1959 to commemorate Hawaii statehood and pay tribute to Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani. In 1978, a Liliu was presented to the White House as Hawaii's Regional Gift.

“リリウ”と呼ばれるテナー6弦は1弦と3弦が復弦になっており、ともにオクターブ違いの設定となっています。サム・カマカJr.が1959年にハワイ州とハワイ最後の君主リリウオカラニ女王を記念してデザイン。1978年にはハワイ特産品としてホワイトハウスに献上されました。

Overall length: 27-3/4"
Scale length: 17"
Total # frets: 18
Frets to the body: 14
Open Price

TENOR 8-STRING (HF-38)

The 8-string has all four strings doubled, with the third and fourth pair tuned in octaves. Played with standard ukulele tuning and fingering, the sound is rich and unique. The paired strings are played together like a 12-string guitar.Also known as "the Liliu VIII," the Tenor 8-String was designed by Sam Kamaka Jr. in 1976 to commemorate the Bicentennial of the United States.

8弦テナーは全てが複弦になっており、1弦と2弦がユニゾンで3弦と4弦がオクターブ違いの設定。通常のソプラノウクレレと同じチューニングと運指で音色は豊かでユニーク。ペアになった弦は12弦ギターのように演奏できます。サム・カマカJr.が1976年の合衆国建国200周年を祝してデザインし、“リリウVIII”と呼ばれています。

Overall length: 27-3/4"
Scale length: 17"
Total # frets: 18
Frets to the body: 14
Open Price

BARITONE (HF-4)

The largest size, often preferred by guitar players because it is tuned like the highest four strings on a guitar.

一番大きいサイズで、ギターの1-4弦と同じ調弦のため、ギタープレイヤーにも好まれるモデル。

Overall length: 30-1/2"
Scale length: 20-1/8"
Total # frets: 19
Frets to the body: 14
Open Price


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