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The 1T IZ Tenor Uke honors Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole with quilted mahogany tone, custom inlays, and meaningful design touches. With rich sound and heartfelt details, it’s a tribute to Hawaii’s beloved ukulele legend. 

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Created in tribute to legendary Hawaiian artist Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole—known to the world as “IZ”—the 1T IZ Tenor Uke is a beautifully crafted instrument that honors his enduring legacy. Built with a body of genuine quilted mahogany, it delivers a warm, resonant tone with the depth and soul worthy of the man whose music touched millions. A rosewood fingerboard and bridge add richness and sustain, while faux tortoise binding and a multi-stripe rosette provide subtle vintage flair. The East Indian rosewood headplate features a koa inlay of “IZ” and a hibiscus flower rendered in pink awabi pearl—a nod to both his name and his island roots. This tenor-sized uke features an applied dovetail neck joint for strength and stability, a genuine mahogany neck with a satin finish, and PegHed black planetary tuners for smooth, reliable tuning. It includes a softshell case and two special paper labels: one featuring a photo of IZ and another signed and numbered by his widow, Marlene Kamakawiwo‘ole. The 1T IZ isn’t just an instrument—it’s a tribute to the voice, spirit, and cultural legacy of Hawaii’s most iconic ukulele ambassador.

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Tenor Ukulele body size
Genuine Mahogany back and sides
Genuine Mahogany top with Dark Mahogany top color
Tenor Ukulele with Standard Taper neck
1 11/32'' fingerboard width at nut
Soft-Shell case
Recommended Strings: Ukulele Strings - Soprano/Concert
Top Color: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Style: Tenor Ukulele
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Bridge String Spacing: 1 5/8''
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
Top Detail: Quilted
Bridge Pin Material: None
Pickguard: None
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: Flat
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Detail: Quilted
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: None
Side Detail: Quilted
Endpiece: Black
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 1 23/32''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1/8" Dots
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Ukulele Profile
Tuning Machines: Pegheds Black Planetary Gear
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Knob: Large
Headplate Logo Style: Custom
Nut Material: Black Tusq
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Case: Soft-Shell
Left Handed Availability: true
Label: 2 Paper Labels - 1 signed by widow of Israel & numbered in sequence w/o total - 1 w/photo of IZ

What's Included

1T IZ Tenor Uke
Ukulele, Tenor Ukulele
Ukulele Strings - Soprano/Concert
Pre-strung on instrument

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Tenor Ukulele

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Tenor Ukulele

1T IZ Tenor Uke

1T IZ Tenor Uke

Ukulele, Tenor Ukulele

$2,099.00
5 out of 5 Customer Rating

The 1T IZ Tenor Uke honors Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole with quilted mahogany tone, custom inlays, and meaningful design touches. With rich sound and heartfelt details, it’s a tribute to Hawaii’s beloved ukulele legend. 

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