Gewa Manoa Kaleo Tattoo KT-SO-MAORI
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Gewa
Manoa Kaleo Tattoo KT-SO-MAORI
Product Info
Article Number:
486839
Brand:
Gewa
Model:
Manoa Kaleo Tattoo KT-SO-MAORI
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$86.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Gewa Kaleo Tattoo is a surprisingly solid soprano ukulele for the price. The Sapelli wood gives it a pleasant, mellow tone that's great for beginners or players wanting a traditional Hawaiian sound. It’s a good option for someone wanting a decorative ukulele that plays well without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Gewa Manoa Kaleo Tattoo KT-SO-MAORI
- Soprano Ukulele
- Body and neck: Sapelli
- Fingerboard and bridge: American walnut
- Scale: 344 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- 17 Frets
- Nut and saddle: NuBone
- Laser "Maori" tattoo
- Chrome-plated
- open machine heads with black knobs
- Aquila SuperNylgut strings
- Finish: open-pore silk-matte lacquer
- Colour: Sapelli Maori matte
- Includes gig bag with a Maori design
PROS
- • Sapelli body provides a warm, balanced tonal foundation.
- • NuBone nut and saddle enhance sustain and clarity.
- • Open-pore finish allows the wood to breathe, improving resonance.
- • Maori tattoo laser etching adds a unique aesthetic touch.
CONS
- • Sapelli can be a bit 'woody' sounding, lacking high-end sparkle.
- • Open machine heads might require occasional tuning adjustments.
- • The 344mm scale is standard soprano, limiting low-end response.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapelli
Back & Sides
Sapelli
Size
Soprano
Frets
17
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 18 oz
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Frequently Asked Questions
Koa typically has a brighter, more complex tone. The Sapelli offers a warmer, more mellow response, which some may prefer for traditional Hawaiian styles.
While functional, the open-gear tuners are simpler and may require slightly more frequent adjustments compared to geared machine heads, especially when new.
The standard soprano scale and nut width can feel a bit cramped for players with larger hands, but it’s manageable with practice.
