2020 Kamaka HF-4 Koa Baritone Ukulele

Overview: Kamaka makes my favorite ukes and this baritone is no slouch -- it's warm in tone but still has that famous island chime about it. It's got pretty koa throughout and is built to a high spec, as you'd expect, and has a thin, glossy finish that really pops the figure in the koa as the light changes on it.


Interesting features: The classical-style bridge is classy and the sealed tuners with wood buttons look excellent. The bookmatched grain on the back of the instrument is eye-catching and the pearl inlaid KK in the headstock is as well.


Repairs included: I just gave it a setup and restring. It's playing spot-on and ready to serve.

  • Weight: 1 lb 11 oz
  • Scale length: 20 1/4"
  • Nut width: 1 1/2"
  • Neck shape: slim-medium oval/C
  • Board radius: flat
  • Neck depth at first fret: 11/16"
  • Neck depth at seventh fret: 49/64"
  • Body width: 10 3/8"
  • Body depth: 3 5/16"
  • Top wood: solid koa
  • Back & sides wood: solid koa
  • Bridge: rosewood
  • Fretboard: rosewood
  • Neck wood: koa
  • Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass to 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
  • String gauges: D'Addario fluorocarbon w/wound D
  • Neck relief: straight
  • Fret style: modern narrow

Condition notes: It's almost as-new with just the lightest wear here and there to the finish. The owner bought this and babied it and it has been stored in its case the whole time. I was bought new in 2022 despite being a 2020 model.


It comes with: It has its original Kamaka hard case and tags and whatnot. The case has a little wear but is in good order.


Consignor tag: STNM



















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