Harley Benton Kahuna-S Turtle
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Harley Benton
Kahuna-S Turtle
Product Info
Article Number:
500635
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Kahuna-S Turtle
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$36.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kahuna-S Turtle is a surprisingly solid ukulele for the price. The mahogany body gives it a pleasing warmth, and the Aquila strings are a huge plus. It's a great starter instrument or a fun, affordable option for someone wanting a decent-sounding soprano without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Kahuna-S Turtle
- Soprano Ukulele
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Fret markings at positions 5/7/10/12/15
- Nut width: 35 mm
- 15 Frets
- 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 "Turtle" motif
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, mellow ukulele tone.
- • Okoume neck provides comfortable playability and stability.
- • Aquila strings offer excellent intonation and projection.
- • Purpleheart bridge and nut enhance tonal clarity and sustain.
CONS
- • Finish, while matte, may exhibit minor cosmetic imperfections.
- • Fret markers are sparsely placed, potentially hindering visual navigation.
- • Limited fretboard inlays offer minimal aesthetic flair.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Soprano (23 in)
Frets
15
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 17 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a noticeable step up due to the better wood choices and geared tuners, providing more reliable tuning stability than many similarly priced options.
The turtle motif is purely cosmetic; it doesn't impact the ukulele's sonic characteristics.
Purpleheart is relatively stable, but maintaining a consistent humidity level, like with any wood instrument, is recommended to prevent issues.
