Mahalo Kahiko Soprano Ukulele - ‘regular’ and ‘wide neck’ versions

Mahalo ukuleles are often seen as typically low end cheapo instruments, with a variety of quality control issues, such as high action, bad intonation, awful stock strings, questionable build quality etc etc etc.
However, I have a soft spot for these ukes, and I own these two Mahalo Kahiko sopranos, as well as a Mahalo Java tenor. The sound and playability can be decent enough, but tweaking is often required to get the instruments in shape. In my opinion, the Mahalos have a certain inexplicable charm, and I love the lack of pretension these ukes represent. The Kahiko line is made from sengon, a tonewood I know nothing about. They are extremely lightweight, and very traditional looking. I really like them, and I guess I was lucky, because both the ukes in the video were pretty nice straight out of the box.

[@USNAVDC]

They both have beautiful tone.

[@drbekken]

Yes, these ukes are far better than their somewhat shady reputations.

[@USNAVDC]

@@drbekken I"ve never actually seen one in person, but haven't heard many good things about them. Those two really sound good and it sounds like the intonation is right on.

[@channelbill2933]

Have you seen the Mahalo SlimLine series? Thankyou for showing a low cost ukulele and demonstrating that you do not need to spend a lot to find a playable ukulele in 2024.

[@drbekken]

Oh, you’re welcome!

[@jgabj_555]

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