Lanikai SM-CEK Concert Acoustic-Electric Ukulele

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Play an acoustic-electric ukulele with stunning looks and tone to match. The Lanikai SM-CEK concert uses spalted maple for its body.

Since traditions are made to be broken we also developed the Lanikai SMCEK Acoustic Electric Concert Ukulele. The difficulties we experienced when working with spalted mango were more than worth the tone that was created.

The new Spalted Mango Series ukuleles illustrate Lanikai's spirit of experimentation by bringing exiting new developments to the ukulele world. The SMCEK ukulele offers exquisite beauty and a very distinct tone, thanks to the solid spalted mango construction. Spalted mango has a unique tonal characteristic that has the midrange of mahogany but the fullness of spruce.

The difficulties in crafting an instrument with spalted woods are greatly outweighed by the resulting tone and striking appearance. The flame mahogany neck adds to the stability and comfort of this exquisite instrument. Also included on this model is the Fishman Kula preamp that truly captures the unique tone of this instrument. Rounded off with the gold vintage style tuners, this ukulele is a classic in the making.

Features:

- Beautiful Solid Spalted Mango top, back, and sides
- Fishman Kula Electronics
- Gold Kluson Vintage tuning machines

- Size: Concert
- Scale Length: 15.00"
- Width at Nut: 35 mm
- Top: Solid Spalted Mango
- Back/Sides: Solid Spalted Mango
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Electronics: Fishman Kula Electronics
- # of Frets: 19
- Machines: Gold Kluson Vintage
- Binding: Multiple
- Case/Bag Compatibility: UC-C/HSS612

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 804-515-1900

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted October 23, 2012 by Chris P in Dover, NJ

"Gorgeous Looking and Sounding Ukulele!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I couldn't be more please with my Lanikai Spalted Mango Acoustic/Electric Concert Ukulele. For starters this Ukulele is freaking GORGEOUS. The spalted mango wood has a randomly bold and beautiful black grain on a blonde background that is borderline sexy. The black edges really make the mother of pearl inlay POP! The gloss finish only make it more stunning. The sound is surprisingly full and bright, having that classic cheery Hawaiian ukulele sound, which I love. The electric pickup is sweet, the 3 band equalizer only accentuates that awesome tone coming from this ukulele and stock aquilla strings. Lanikai, you've made an Awesome Ukulele!

Musical Background:

Playing Uke for a few years, 3rd Uke I own. Enjoy Jamming

Musical Style:

Hawaiian, Rock, Country, Christian, Folk
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