Although he sadly passed away too soon, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole ("Iz") has posthumously achieved a legendary status held by few (if any) other musicians. His music—and perhaps one song in particular—is often the reason aspiring players choose to pick up the ukulele. In many ways, Iz is the ultimate ambassador for the ukulele and Hawaiian music in general. Across the many genres of music, there are few musicians who have had the same impact as Iz. Proudly made in Nazareth, Pa., the 1T Iz Tenor Ukulele is a fitting tribute to such a legendary musician. It features a 17"-scale tenor body constructed of Quilted Mahogany. It produces a warm ukulele sound that is well-balanced with impressive resonance and mahogany richness. From there, every detail is top level. Unlike many ukuleles—which are shoddily constructed and have issues over time—the 1T Iz Tenor has an applied dovetail neck joint—just like a good Martin 6-string! It also sports geared planetary tuning pegs, which provide optimal tuning stability. Body Size: Tenor Ukuele Construction: Applied Dovetail Neck Joint Scale Length: 17" Top: Quilted Mahogany Back & Sides: Quilted Mahogany Neck: Genuine Mahogany Braces: Spruce, 1/4" Fingerboard Width at nut: 1-11/32" Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood Nut Material: Black Tusq Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood String spacing at saddle: 1-5/8" Saddle Material: Compensated Black Tusq Tuning Machines: Black Planetary Gear On the peghead, the 1T Iz Tenor Ukulele has "IZ" inlaid in Hawaiian koa and a hibiscus flower inlaid in pink awabi pearl. It's an eye-catching inlay that makes sure you know this is a special ukulele. This one is #969 in the series.
