Custom Pono MTD-CR Solid Cedar Top Solid Mahogany Back and Sides Tenor Ukulele

About the Pono line: The “Pono” line is made by Ko’olau one of the oldest and most traditional Hawaiian ukulele manufacturers. Ko’olau’s goal throughout the years has been to provide the highest quality stringed instruments available with a high standard of craftsmanship. And besides methods of construction to optimize tone and volume, they stress the importance of cosmetic beauty. It is of interest to note that only the finest grades of quartersawn hardwoods, such as Mahogany, Rosewood, and Ebony are selected for Pono instruments. However, only 20% pass the stringent requirements of density, grain patterns, flexibility, and cosmetic aesthetics. This is virtually unknown, especially in the Asian import market. We are proud of the fact that all of the Pono instruments are made of solid woods.

Solid cedar top

Solid mahogany back, and sides.

Rosewood top binding and rope purfling

Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

Rope marquetry rosette

Pearl logo and fingerboard position dots

Bone nut and saddle

Gloss lacquer finish

Radius fingerboard