Kamaka 2013 Mango HF-1D NOS

This ukulele was originally made in 2013 by Kamaka Hawaii, most likely for demonstration purposes at trade shows.  It was issued new from Kamaka Hawaii in 2021.  The ukulele is as it would have been when it was created. The neck feels different to me than standard production, even different from normal deluxe models. The ukulele is more resonant, with a lot of volume, especially for a soprano. Perhaps the fullest sounding Kamaka soprano that I have ever come across, this ukulele is intriguing. Quite rare and wonderful.

Top: Curly Mango

Back/ Sides: Curly Mango

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Bridge: Ebony with Mother of Pearl Inlays

Nut/ Saddle: Synthetic Bone

Binding: Rosewood

Purfling: Black, Koa, Rope (Koa, Rosewood, Spruce), Koa, Black

Number of Frets: 12 clear, 16 total

Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose

Tuners: Gotoh UPT (Black)

Heelcap: Ebony

Faceplate: Rosewood

Rosettes: Black, Koa, Rope (Koa, Rosewood, Spruce), Koa, Black

Bracing Material: Cedar

Bracing System: Traditional Cross Bracing

Lining Material: Kerfed Mahogany

Fret Marker Inlay: Mother of Pearl

Fret Markers: 5, 7, 10, 12

Side Position Material: Mother of Pearl (7th Fret)

Logo Inlay: Mother of Pearl

Total Length: 540 mm

Scale Length: 350 mm

Body Length: 240 mm

Fret Width at Nut: 34 mm

Fret Width at 12th Fret: 43 mm

Body Width

• Low: 135 mm
• Waist: 110 mm
• High: 172 mm

Body Depth

• Low: 57 mm
• High: 60 mm