Top, back, & sides of triple-matched, satin-finished laminate oak give the Lanikai Oak Soprano Ukulele a deluxe tone and exotic good looks. All the key elements of the Lanikai ukulele family are here. You get the same wide, comfortable neck profile, upgraded GraphTech nut and saddle, lightweight open-back tuners, and Quick-Tie bridge that have helped make Lanikai ukuleles a household name among players in the know. This result is a great-playing, high-performance soprano that’ll draw the eye hanging on your studio wall or slung over your shoulder. D’Addario strings and a Lanikai padded gig bag add value to this stunning uke. Looking for a comfortable instrument that stands alone in a performance setting? You’re going to want to check out the Lanikai Oak Soprano Ukulele.
The Lanikai tradition
Lanikai ukuleles are still made today on the Hawaiian isle of O’ahu by some of the most skilled hands in the industry. Lanikai ukuleles come highly regarded by Sweetwater customers and the uke community at large for their quality and value — great for the beginner and seasoned player alike.
Oak laminate construction
Oak is revered in acoustic instruments for its deep grain patterning and fast, full tone. The top, back, and sides of the Lanikai Oak Soprano Ukulele’s body are built from a quality oak laminate that has been triple-matched for grain consistency. The result is an instrument that stands alone among all other ukuleles.
The Lanikai advantage
Need more reasons to invest in the surpassing beauty and sonics of the Lanikai Oak Soprano Ukulele? Here are some reasons players at Sweetwater stand behind the Lanikai brand.
- Hidden scarf joint — This soprano-sized ukulele features an extended scarf joint that pairs the neck and headstock to the body at a much lower point on the instrument. The end result is better resonance in the hand a more sophisticated tone overall.
- GraphTech Nubone XB nut/saddle — Rigid, premium Nubone is used in the string-contacting parts of the fingerboard (nut) and body (saddle) to add to the Oak Soprano Ukulele’s richness and projection.
- Lightweight open-back tuners — Lanikai’s tuning machines maintain their tuning accuracy while keeping the headstock light in the hand.
- 8-hole Quick-Tie bridge — Not only does Lanikai’s Quick-Tie bridge dramatically speed up string swaps, but it creates consistent downward pressure on the saddle for greater acoustic projection. Just run strings through one hole, wrap around the bridge, and run up to the tuners. Fan of the classic string-tie method? The Quick-Tie bridge supports that too.
- Strap buttons — Pre-installed strap buttons at the tail block and neck rear give this ukulele the edge for strap users.
- D’Addario strings — Enhanced tone, output, and tuning are yours to enjoy each time you tune up your Oak Soprano Ukulele, thanks to its stock D’Addario strings.
Lanikai Oak Soprano Ukulele Features:
- Top, back, & sides of satin-finished laminate oak
- Triple-matched for grain consistency
- Wide, comfortable neck profile is good for a variety of hand sizes
- Chrome open-back tuning machines reduce weight in the hand while supplying dependable tuning
- 8-hole Quick-Tie bridge streamlines stringing while maximizing projection
- Rigid GraphTech Nubone XB nut and saddle enhanced harmonic richness and out
- Pre-installed strap buttons
- Pre-strung with long-lasting D’Addario strings
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