ukulele · soprano
Kiwaya KTS-4
| Maker | Kiwaya |
|---|---|
| Type | ukulele · soprano |
| Price | USD 785 (2026-09) |
| Status | current |
The Kiwaya KTS-4 is a Japanese-made soprano built in the vintage Martin idiom, for players who want light, responsive construction without buying an original.
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Why it matters
Kiwaya is known for building instruments in the style of early Martin ukuleles, and the KTS-4 is the entry point to that approach with an all-solid mahogany body. Build quality and intonation are the usual reasons buyers choose it over cheaper instruments, and it is often compared directly against vintage examples of the same size. Pricing comes from specialist dealers rather than a maker's list, and stock arrives in small batches.
Note
Japanese-made soprano in the vintage Martin idiom, built to the light construction that the originals are prized for.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Soprano is the traditional size and not the easiest for larger hands
- Cases are often sold separately
- Vintage Martin ukuleles are the direct comparison, so try one if an original is the goal
Other opinions
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TUS Clips · 2024-08 · 1,532 views
A no-talking demo of a Kiwaya KTS-4 mahogany soprano ukulele played fingerstyle.
KIWAYAch · 2024-07 · 1,297 views
“★商品ページ★ 【KIWAYA】KTS-4 ソプラノサイズ 【KIWAYA】KTC-1 コンサートサイズ ハワイのトッププレイヤーであるカレイ・ガミアオ氏とコーリー・フジモト氏が、 東京/浅草のキワヤ商会へお越しいただき、キワヤのウクレレをご紹介して頂きました。 ◆KIWAYA Artist Series 1950年代のハワイアンブームの中で一番人気のあった日本製ウクレレ「LUNA」を、…”
Kiwaya's own channel demos the KTS-4 alongside the KTC-1 concert ukulele.