In the summer of last year we showed you this new model that would be coming from Pono. It is a solid chambered body tenor and we compared it with other similiar options on the market at this article- Pono Solid Body-Review & Compare. That one was an Acacia model with a Misi active pickup system. Then a few weeks back we showed you a Cedar top model with a passive Pono pickup here- New From Pono- TG & TE –. So now we will give you a look at a few other options that will be showing at the 2014 NAMM. This first one is quite the seductress, a curly mango tenor with a gloss finish and Misi pickup.
Next is a look at the Piano Black Gloss finish which comes with a spruce top and chambered mahogany body. A sharp look and the spruce top really adds an acoustic quality we love. The gallery next to it shows the first of the new baritone series for these chambered electrics. We put a passive pickup in this one and as Corey notes in the video, it has a natural warmth that makes baritone so nice. It also shows the satin finish option that will be available in the all acacia and cedar top as well. Any of them will have the two pickup option and all of them will come with a perfect fitting hardshell case. So that’s a sneak peek of what is soon to come. I am keeping the details brief, but feel free to ask questions below.
Gloss Curly Mango Top, Faceplate, & Chambered Mango Body- Satin Mahogany Neck – Custom TE Misi Active Pickup -Sound sample with Ko’olau Mahana w/3 high G set-
Satin Acacia Top & Chambered Acacia Body- Rosewood Faceplate & Mahogany Neck – Pono Passive Pickup. Sound sample with Ko’olau Mahana w/3 & 4 baritone set-
All TE & BE models will include a deluxe arched top hardshell case and all feature a radius fretboard and come equipped with a light weight titanium dual action truss rod.
To learn more about Pono Ukulele visit this article – Keep it Pono!
So…what do you think of the new Pono Models, any questions? We are still evolving the line and really appreciate your thoughts, ideas, and opinions. I am especially proud of this new line along with the new mango models. I truly believe these new instruments will inspire the ukulele community and musicians around the world . Email me to get in line for any specific model or for specific requests. – andrew@theukulelesite.com
Happy new years & Aloha from your friends at HMS – TheUkueleSite.com
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The black one! Just take my wallet and keep it, ok?
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lol! positive response, thanks Linus! We’ll try to keep them as affordable as possible so you can keep the wallet and still rock out. 🙂
They all look and sound wonderful! Do you know if Pono will build a Concert sized model?
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good question. no plans presently, but hey, why not right.
Oh no… I may have to save up for another one? (darn). We are loving the satin we got from the very first batch. WONDERFUL!
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Thanks Jen! Congrats on getting one right off the bat! Woohoo! I am stoked on the feel and sound and look too. Say hi to Dan from us. You kids have fun 😀
Any idea how much these are going to cost? Any difference in cost between the mango and the spruce?
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I’ll let you know soon. I remember the flame mango deluxe retail is 899 so sale price is 20% less. comes with the case. So good when you feel and see the quality. Thx Erik
They look and sound amazing! Any idea when they’ll be available again? Also, any chance that a tone knob will be added like the Ko’olau CE2?
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We just got a shipment. We still need to put in the pickups. Not sure on the tone knob. Seems like reasonable next step though. Thanks Dan
Any news about the the Baritones BE / BE-C satin ? I think I’ll go for one of those as soon as they are available !
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Should have a few within a few weeks. Thanks Anton!
I’ve seen that the Pono baritone electric deluxe has arrived on your website !
Great news… but waiting for the satin versions : this one is definitely too glossy for me !
Heading to Kauai in October. This will be my souvenir. I only need one souvenir and the TE will do the trick.