Kiwaya (Famous) KS-1 Soprano

Kiwaya KPS-1M Solid Mahogany Soprano Ukulele - Strummer serie PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano  All solid African mahogany  African mahogany neck  Rosewood bridge & fingerboard   Gotoh geared tuners  Bone nut & saddle  Scale length : 345 mm  Total length : 560 mm  Nut width: 38 mm  17  frets  Kiwaya K-BM fluorocarbon strings  Weight : 433 g  Gloss finish  Strap button  No gig bag  Made in Japan CASA OPINION The ‘Strummer’ series are more modern designs from Kiwaya, featuring a wide neck with an ultra-flat profile and a wide, shallow body for fast response and remarkable sustain.   This series benefits from the exacting standards of Japanese-made Kiwaya ukuleles, and is at the upper end of the Kiwaya solid wood ukulele range.  High-precision craftsmanship gives these instruments remarkable finishes and a wonderfully classy look. Once in your hands, the light weight of the instrument and the delightful neck ensure exceptional playability, the sound is perfectly balanced, and depending on your playing intention, soft or powerful, it will always come out with superb harmonies that will make you want to play again and again. We're proud to offer you these magnificent Japanese instruments, so don't hesitate to drop into our shop just a few minutes from Paris. 

Ukulele Makala Soprano series sharks PARTICULARS SIGNS  Soprano size  Kauri Top & Composite body  Gloss Finish   Walnut bridge sharks design  Aquila Super Nylgut strings  "Beach bag" include  12 frets  Scale lenght : 348 mm CASA OPINION Do not be fooled by its price, it's  a real instrument with a soft and deep sound. You will be won over. A Casa Best Sellers ! 

KoAlana KSA-10 Soprano Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano size  Laminated sapele top  Laminated Sapele back & side  Nato neck  Merbau torrefied fretboard & bridge  Grover tuners  Plastic nut & saddle  12 frets  Nut width : 37mm  KoAloha 5 pointed crown headstock  KoAloha Fluorocarbon strings  KoAloha's "Musubi" sound hole   Satin finish  Deluxe gig bag included  Made in China CASA OPINION KoAlana is the ‘eco’ version of the prestigious Hawaiian brand KoAloha. Manufactured in Asia under the supervision of KoAloha, it features the brand's iconic aesthetic codes (crown headstock, musubi rosette). The comparison with KoAloha ends there, but we are nonetheless impressed by the quality of this instrument. Made from laminated sapele wood, it offers a warm, pleasant sound and exceptional playability. The instruments are well finished, attractive and robust, and are an excellent introduction to the world of the ukulele... all at an unbeatable price!

Kala Ukadelics series Ukulele Soprano with bag PARTICULARS SIGNS  Soprano size  Poplar body  Pine neck  Laurel fingerboard  Plastic nuts  Scale length: 343 mm  12 Frets  Aquila Super Nylgut® strings  Bag included CASA OPINION In store, this Ukadelics series, attracts and captures the eyes of children, it's already a good start. For the rest, this ukulele is quite correct, to make his first notes on it. 

Kiwaya KTS-3 All solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano Size  All solid Hawaiien koa  Neck: Mahogany  Fingerboard: Rosewood (12F Joint/15F)  Bone nut & saddle Tuners : GOTOH UPT-UBN-CW  Strings: KIWAYA KFC Clear Fluorocarbon  Overall Length : 530mm Scale Length : 347mm  Nut Width : 36mm  Gloss finish Made In Japan CASA OPINION Here is a splendid ukulele from the Japanese brand Kiwaya—an exceptional model produced in limited quantities that we are proud to offer you. Its craftsmanship, both understated and meticulously precise, reflects the high standards of Japanese instrument-making. Its glossy finish beautifully highlights the wood’s natural tones and lends it a remarkable elegance. Crafted entirely from premium solid Hawaiian koa, this instrument produces a rich, deep, and refined tone. Its balanced timbre and great expressiveness rival even the finest Hawaiian instruments. Versatile, it adapts to all musical styles, but reveals its full potential in fingerpicking, with mesmerizing sustain, crystalline highs, and exceptional tonal clarity. The headstock inlay is also made of Hawaiian koa, featuring a striking design that alternates between a section highlighting the wood’s grain and another painted black, for a unique look!  Finally, true to the spirit of the Artist series, this model offers optimal playing comfort: a lightweight instrument, a slim and comfortable neck, low action with strings close to the fretboard… everything is designed for an easy grip and immediate playing pleasure.

Pono MGSD-K  Mango Soprano Deluxe Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano  Solid mango top   Solid mango back & sides  Mahogany neck   Ebony bridge & fingerboard  Ko'olau Alohi soprano All Plain strings  Bone nut & saddle  Grover open gear tuners  Rope marquetry rosette  Nut width : 35mm  Gloss finish   Scale length : 343mm / 17 frets  Made in Indonesia CASA OPINION Pono's deluxe models feature a high-gloss finish, an ebony fingerboard and an inlaid rosette surround. The solid mango wood used has a different appearance to that of the standard version, with an exotic look and variations in the wood grain that are reminiscent of a multitude of tiny caterpillars criss-crossing each other, which is very pleasing to admire. The warm, mellow mango tone is also very clear and precise, and the high notes are magnificently bright. Only a handful have arrived, so don't miss the chance to discover these new models.

 KoAloha Opio KSO-10 Soprano (real pictures) PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano  Solid acacia top  Solid acacia back & sides   Marengo neck  Sapele bridge & fingerboard  Koaloha gear tuners  Tusq nut & saddle   12 frets  Nut width : 37mm  KoAloha 5-pointed crown headstock   Maple fret maker  Koaloha's "Musubi" sound hole  Satin  finish  Deluxe Gig bag included   Made in Thailand CASA OPINION The Opio series from KoAloha (a Hawaiian term meaning ‘young’ or ‘junior’) offers all the warmth and sonic power of Hawaiian ukuleles, in a version carefully crafted in Thailand by The Rebel Ukulele.  Made from solid acacia wood, these instruments retain the famous clear, rich and resonant sound that has made KoAloha's reputation, ideal for both accompaniment and melodic playing.  The craftsmanship is exceptional, with a semi-gloss finish that is very pleasant to the touch and offers a ‘better than weather’ guarantee against humidity variations. The playability is also incredible, with low action that requires no effort and impressive projection.  This line aims to offer ‘KoAloha’ quality with greater accessibility. Hawaiian tradition at your fingertips! 

APC ST Soprano Traditional  PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano   Solid acacia top   Solid acacia back & sides   Blackwood bridge & fingerboard   Aquila nylgut strings  16 frets   Traditional APC binding   Open pore finish   Nut width : 35mm  Scale length : 343 mm  Made in Portugal  Gig-bag not included CASA OPINION  This "Traditional" series offers the same sound as the "Classico" series, they are very pleasant to hear, they do not have a big projection, but the tone is extremely melodious. The sound balance between each string is perfect, the melodies sing well and the chords, even the most complicated ones, are precise and defined. Available in soprano, concert and tenor. 

Islander Soprano ukulele MSS-4 All Solid Mahogany PARTICULARS SIGNS  Soprano  Body : solid mahogany   Neck : okoumé   Nut width 38,1mm  NuBone nuts   1st gen Kanile'a bracing system   Aquila Nylgut© strings   Mother of pearl rosete   Scale lenght 343 mm   12 Frets   Tortoise bindings  Satin finish CASA OPINION Little sister of the prestigious Hawaiian brand Kanile'a, Islander has inherited an undeniable know-how in ukulele design.  This series, entirely made of solid wood, offers particularly careful finishes, with a special mention for this magnificent mother-of-pearl rosette. The sound is clear and precise and will improve over time.  Available in soprano, concert and tenor size. Gig-bag not included.

Famous FS-5 Soprano Ukulele  PARTICULAR SIGNS   Format soprano  Layered Hawaiian koa body  Mahogany neck  Walnut fingerboard  Tuner : Gotoh friction  ABS resin nut & saddle  Scale length : 350 mm  12/15  frets  Famous Aranjuez nylon strings  Weight : 333g  gloss finish  Made in Japan CASA OPINION  Created in 1955, “Famous” is Kiwaya's oldest brand, and also the best-selling in Japan. Until now, these models have been reserved for the Japanese market, but we've been receiving them in Europe under the Kiwaya name and the “eco series” designation. In order to harmonise their offer, they have now decided to distribute the “eco series” in France and Europe under the name “Famous”. Apart from the label, nothing changes - it's a Kiwaya made in Japan! The instrument is made from laminated Hawaiian Koa, and offers exceptional acoustic performance with an impressive, extremely well-balanced volume. Its light weight and extremely precise tuning make this ukulele an addictive instrument to play. This model is the same as the FS-5G but with friction action action, making it even lighter at just 333g! Kiwaya has a long history as a ukulele manufacturer, which makes this Eco series different from and above other ukuleles in the same price range.

All Solid Hawaiien Koa Soprano ukulele aNueNue BIRD US1K  PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano  All solid Hawaïen koa  Mahogany neck  Ebony bridge & fingerboard  Hawaiian koa headplate Buffalo bone nuts  Rosewood binding  High gloss finish   18 frets  aNueNue Black Water Fluorocarbon strings  Blue hardcase CASA OPINION  We have rarely heard a soprano ukulele with so much depth and expressiveness! This manufacturer surprises us every day a little more, all the ukuleles that it proposes to us, are of a smoothness and an exemplary manufacture, and an incredibly precise and beautiful sound

Famous FS-4PG Soprano Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS   Format soprano  Layered Hawaiian koa body  Mahogany neck  Walnut fingerboard  Tuner : Gotoh geared  ABS resin nut & saddle  Scale length : 350 mm  15 frets  Famous Aranjuez nylon strings  Weight : 394g  gloss finish  Made in Japan CASA OPINION  The “Eco” series, known in Japan as “Famous”, is KIWAYA's oldest brand since 1955, and also the best-selling series in Japan. Previously reserved for the Japanese market, we received these models in Europe under the name Kiwaya and the designation “eco series.” In order to harmonize their offering, they have now decided to distribute the “eco series” in France and Europe under the name “Famous.”  Apart from the label, nothing has changed—it's still a Kiwaya made in Japan!  The instrument is made from laminated Hawaiian Koa, and offers exceptional acoustic performance with impressive, extremely well-balanced volume. Its light weight and extremely precise tuning make this ukulele an instrument with addictive playability. This FS-4PG model, with its Hawaiian look and sound, is one of the brand's bestsellers!  Kiwaya has a long history as a ukulele manufacturer, which makes this Eco series different from and above other ukuleles in the same price range.

Gewa KT-CO Mexico Concert ukulele with Gig-bag PARTICULAR SIGNS  Concert size  Sapele body  Sapele neck African walnut bridge & fingerboard  Aquila Super Nylgut© strings  NuBone© nuts  Nut width : 35mm / 18 frets Open Pore finish  Tatoo designs engraved  Gig-bag included CASA OPINION Carpe Coï or Polynesian designs, the engravings on these ukuleles are worthy of the best tattoo studios! It's a nice instrument with well made finishes, the sound is quite correct and similar to what we are used to hear in this price range. 

Martin OXK Ukulele Concert PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano  Top: High pressure laminate (HPL)   Back and sides: High pressure laminate (HPL)  Neck: Brown birch laminate  Fingerboard: Sipo  Open gear tuners  Tusq nut & saddle  Scale length: 34 mm  17 frets  Nut width: 36 mm  Martin Fluorocarbon M600 strings  Satin finish  Includes gig bag CASA OPINION Made from high-pressure laminate (HPL) wood, this ukulele is a great travelling companion, as the material makes it more resistant to climatic variations. The sound is rich, round and clear - this ukulele is simply excellent! 

The Rebel Ukulele Double Creme Soprano with Gig Bag  (the model photographed will be the one shipped) PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano   All solid mango   Mahogany neck  Ebony fretboard bridge and faceplate  Maple fretboard marker and wood marquetry logo  Gotoh UPT tuners  The Rebel Excella® fluorocarbon strings  TUSQ® nut and saddle   Nut width : 37,8 mm   Scale length : 385mm  17 frets  High gloss finish  Deluxe gig bag included  Made in Thailand CASA OPINION This ukulele has a strong personality: eccentric solid mango wood, geometric and cubic shapes on the fingerboard and the bird logo inlaid on the headstock. Once in hand, the sound is smooth and creamy, and is easy to tame thanks to exceptional playability. The Rebel Ukulele takes particular care with each model, and all those we've received are always extremely well finished. Between modernity and tradition, The Rebel Ukulele never ceases to seduce us. 

Koaloha KSM-01 Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano Ukulele (real pictures) PARTICULAR SIGNS   Pineapple soprano  Solid Hawaiian koa top  Solid Hawaiian koa back & sides  CNC shaped mahogany neck  Ebony bridge & fingerboard  Koaloha gear tuners  Tusq nut & saddle   16 frets  Nut width : 37mm  Koaloha 5-pointed crown headstock  Paua Abalone headstock logo  Paua Abalone fret maker  Koaloha's "Musubi" sound hole  Gloss finish  Hard-case include   Made in Hawaii  CASA OPINION This particularly sublime model (the one that will be shipped) features magnificent koa waves, with lots of contrast between light and dark, giving it a lot of character. Classic and timeless, the pineapple shape is in the purest Hawaiian tradition. After comparing it at length with the standard version (the KSM-00 soprano), we found them to be extremely similar, but we perceive more pep and projection in this model. As you know, each instrument is unique, and in any case, two ukuleles of the same model will never sound exactly the same, especially at this level of perfection. A good reason to come visit us :) Also, the sound is extraordinary, rich, deep, and bright. We are thrilled, and you will be too. You also benefit from the “better than the weather” warranty, which allows you to have your ukulele repaired if necessary, with no time limit.