Harley Benton Kahuna-S Dolphin
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Harley Benton
Kahuna-S Dolphin
Product Info
Article Number:
500640
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Kahuna-S Dolphin
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$32.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Kahuna-S Dolphin is a fantastic entry point into the ukulele world. The solid mahogany construction gives it a surprisingly rich and warm tone for the price, and the upgraded tuners make it surprisingly easy to keep in tune. It's perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a budget-friendly, playable soprano ukulele for casual strumming and simple melodies.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Kahuna-S Dolphin
- Soprano Ukulele
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- 15 Frets
- Fret markings at positions 5/7/10/12/14
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Matching headstock with lasered logo
- DLX chrome machine heads with black buttons
- Purpleheart wooden bridge
- Bone nut and saddle
- Strings: Aquila
- Colour: Natural matte with laser-engraved "dolphin" motif
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, mellow ukulele tone.
- • Okoume neck provides surprisingly good stability and playability.
- • Aquila strings offer a bright, responsive feel and sound.
- • DLX chrome tuners ensure accurate and reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Purpleheart fretboard can feel a little sharp initially.
- • Laser engraving, while visually appealing, might chip with heavy handling.
- • Limited fretboard space restricts advanced playing techniques.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Soprano (23 in)
Frets
15
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 0.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Okoume neck is a nice upgrade; it's generally more stable than the cheaper laminates often found in similarly priced instruments, though still not as robust as a premium ukulele.
The purpleheart fretboard has a very light finish, but many players find it a bit dry and prefer to apply a small amount of lemon oil to smooth it out and protect the wood.
The laser engravings are fairly shallow, so aggressive strumming or frequent handling could potentially cause some chipping or fading over time.
