Comments on: Pono Ukulele http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/ Advice, videos and reviews of ukuleles. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: uku 1956 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1250 uku 1956 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:51:06 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-1250 Just received my New Pono MC Solid Mahogany Uke. Very nice, balanced, Killer turners, nice neck. Not sure of the strings, Paid $215. Not bad. 1960's Gold Label Kamaka Saprano Leolani Saprano Koa Pili Koko Pineapple Oscar Schmidt OU2 Concert Pono MC Concert Just received my New Pono MC Solid Mahogany Uke.
Very nice, balanced, Killer turners, nice neck.
Not sure of the strings, Paid $215. Not bad.

1960′s Gold Label Kamaka Saprano
Leolani Saprano
Koa Pili Koko Pineapple
Oscar Schmidt OU2 Concert
Pono MC Concert

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]]> By: Bryce http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1164 Bryce Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:59:53 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-1164 I have a PT-6. All solid wood. From Hawaii Music Supply: Body: Solid Mahogany with inlaid ebony sound hole circle Neck: Solid Mahogany Binding: Solid Ebony Fretboard: Solid Ebony Bridge: Solid Ebony Nut and Saddle: Bone Headstock: Solid Mahogany with pearl inlay with layered ebony GREAT ukulele. Low G string for that deep tone. Ko'olau Gold string set. One of the best ukuleles I've ever played and seen. I believe this is the only PT-6 out there. This uke has made me very happy and didn't have to break the bank! HIGHLY recommended brand! I have a PT-6. All solid wood. From Hawaii Music Supply:

Body: Solid Mahogany with inlaid ebony sound hole circle
Neck: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Solid Ebony
Fretboard: Solid Ebony
Bridge: Solid Ebony
Nut and Saddle: Bone
Headstock: Solid Mahogany with pearl inlay with layered ebony

GREAT ukulele. Low G string for that deep tone. Ko’olau Gold string set. One of the best ukuleles I’ve ever played and seen. I believe this is the only PT-6 out there. This uke has made me very happy and didn’t have to break the bank! HIGHLY recommended brand!

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]]> By: willem http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-813 willem Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:28:36 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-813 I recently bought a pono solid mahogany concert. I chose not to go for the deluxe version, which has a ebony bridge and fretboard, because I like the looks of rosewood better. On the internet the uke looked pretty plain, and indeed, also in reality. The mahogany looks surprisingly light, and there are no bindings. The bridge is built extremely light. In fact so much, that I took a photo of one of the holes through which the strings are fastened, in case it should tear in future. Positive factor are the tuning grips, which are small, and made of wood (ebony?) and look better than plastic ones. The action was very well adjusted; this is my first uke which I didn't have to adjust. Intonation is above average. The neck of the uke is rather wide and thick, the string spacing wider than on a western guitar. This is a very good uke for strumming. It produces, well, a classic, friendly uke-sound, and if you put in a bit of power, the sound is really loud. I also like to pick the strings, and there I was a bit disappoited. The C-string sounds dull when picked, there is no sustain whatsoever. However, if you mainly strum your uke, this is a very good choice. I recently bought a pono solid mahogany concert. I chose not to go for the deluxe version, which has a ebony bridge and fretboard, because I like the looks of rosewood better.
On the internet the uke looked pretty plain, and indeed, also in reality. The mahogany looks surprisingly light, and there are no bindings.
The bridge is built extremely light. In fact so much, that I took a photo of one of the holes through which the strings are fastened, in case it should tear in future.
Positive factor are the tuning grips, which are small, and made of wood (ebony?) and look better than plastic ones.
The action was very well adjusted; this is my first uke which I didn’t have to adjust. Intonation is above average.
The neck of the uke is rather wide and thick, the string spacing wider than on a western guitar.
This is a very good uke for strumming. It produces, well, a classic, friendly uke-sound, and if you put in a bit of power, the sound is really loud.
I also like to pick the strings, and there I was a bit disappoited. The C-string sounds dull when picked, there is no sustain whatsoever.
However, if you mainly strum your uke, this is a very good choice.
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]]> By: Eron G. http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-811 Eron G. Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:46:29 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-811 I played a new Pono MSD (Soprano made of Mahogany) along side of about a dozen other ukuleles, all ranging from $250 to $2,000 (USD) and the Pono was a real standout; even when compared to its more expensive Ko'olau brother. I have an Applause and a Lanikai soprano ukulele at home and the Pono blows them both away. (they're all using the same Ko'olau Gold strings) The Pono MSD is a very bright, moderately loud, classic uke sound. I wound up ordering the uke from Hawaiian Music Supply (www.theukulelesite.com) who shipped it free, in a Ko'olau hard case and even included a guitar humidifier. I'm very happy with it. Great uke for the price. I played a new Pono MSD (Soprano made of Mahogany) along side of about a dozen other ukuleles, all ranging from $250 to $2,000 (USD) and the Pono was a real standout; even when compared to its more expensive Ko’olau brother.
I have an Applause and a Lanikai soprano ukulele at home and the Pono blows them both away. (they’re all using the same Ko’olau Gold strings)

The Pono MSD is a very bright, moderately loud, classic uke sound.

I wound up ordering the uke from Hawaiian Music Supply (www.theukulelesite.com) who shipped it free, in a Ko’olau hard case and even included a guitar humidifier.

I’m very happy with it. Great uke for the price.

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]]> By: Carl Harmon http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-600 Carl Harmon Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:07:48 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-600 I bought my Pono PKT-2 about 2 years ago and must say this Uke is sweet as can be. I have the curly Koa version which in itself is a work of art. The first time strummed it I was in love. Highly recommended for the price. I bought my Pono PKT-2 about 2 years ago and must say this Uke is sweet as can be. I have the curly Koa version which in itself is a work of art. The first time strummed it I was in love. Highly recommended for the price.
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]]> By: David Comiskey http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-308 David Comiskey Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:28:25 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-308 Last week I purchased a Pono PKT-1. I bought it used for 375.00 Canadian. It is stunning! I just can't believe how beautiful it sounds. During the day I can really strum it, and it's loud and clear. In the evening when everyone is sleeping I can strum it gently, and the sounds that it produces are subtle and sweet. My rating is obviously skewed and over the top. However, I don't have anything to compare it to. If anyone could give me some feedback re. my new axe, I'd very much appreciate it. Last week I purchased a Pono PKT-1. I bought it used for 375.00 Canadian. It is stunning! I just can’t believe how beautiful it sounds. During the day I can really strum it, and it’s loud and clear. In the evening when everyone is sleeping I can strum it gently, and the sounds that it produces are subtle and sweet. My rating is obviously skewed and over the top. However, I don’t have anything to compare it to. If anyone could give me some feedback re. my new axe, I’d very much appreciate it.
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]]> By: Brett http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/pono-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Brett Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:05:33 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=180#comment-207 Purchased the Pono PBO. Got a smashing good price on it. Solid good sounding instrument. Very happy with the decision to buy Pono. warm tone and nice playability. Purchased the Pono PBO. Got a smashing good price on it. Solid good sounding instrument. Very happy with the decision to buy Pono. warm tone and nice playability.

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