ukulele · soprano
Kamaka HF-1
| Maker | Kamaka |
|---|---|
| Type | ukulele · soprano |
| Status | current |
The Kamaka HF-1 is the standard soprano ukulele from a Honolulu workshop that has built the design for generations.
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Why it matters
The HF-1 is the reference soprano: a plain, solid koa instrument that later models are measured against rather than a decorated showpiece. Kamaka builds it in Honolulu with family ownership going back to 1916, and the model is the brand's standard soprano rather than its most elaborate instrument. Production is small, so retail examples sell quickly and asking prices vary between dealers.
Note
The standard Hawaiian soprano, made in Honolulu by the same family since 1916. Koa body, and the reference point most other sopranos are judged against.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Soprano is the smallest common size, so confirm the scale suits before choosing it
- Solid koa responds to humidity, so plan for stable storage
- Options such as a long neck or deluxe trim change the price and the lead time
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Elderly Instruments · 2013-07 · 15,704 views
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Elderly Instruments plays a Kamaka HF-1 soprano ukulele, showing the classic koa voice.
iamshake · 2019-02 · 5,559 views
“This is a sound comparison video of Kamaka HF1 vs.”
A back-to-back sound comparison of a koa Kamaka HF-1 against a mahogany Kiwaya KTS-4.