VGS Tenor Ukulele Electro-Acoustic Manoa Roadie E-A Tenor Silver Shadow
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Electro-acoustic tenor format: comfortable playability and a beautiful sound presence, with simple amplification via preamp.
- Homogeneous sapelli construction (body + neck): a warm and balanced tone, ideal for accompaniment as well as fingerstyle playing.
- Ready-to-play setup: Aquila Supernylgut strings and padded Deluxe gig bag included for transport.
- VGS UK-S1 preamp: volume and tone controls for quick sound adjustment on amplifier or PA system.
Manufacturer Information
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A Roadie Ukulele Designed to Play Anywhere
The Manoa Roadie E-A Tenor stands out with its flat body, a practical approach for an instrument that is easy to carry and comfortable to hold close, whether at home or on the go. Its refined presentation (cream binding, glossy finish, gold tuners) gives it an elegant look while remaining focused on being a "playing instrument" thanks to a simple and effective design.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This tenor ukulele is suitable for both beginners seeking a reliable and rewarding instrument, and intermediate players who want an electro-acoustic model for rehearsing, recording demos, or playing amplified. The tenor format is well-suited for pop, folk, chanson, reggae, and fingerstyle arrangements, with comfortable playability across the entire neck.
Sound Characteristics
Sapelli (body and neck) provides a generally warm tonal color, with present mids and a consistent attack, ideal for maintaining clarity in chords. The American walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to a crisper response and good note definition. The Nubone nut and bridge inlays promote stable vibration transmission with well-controlled sustain. When amplified, the VGS UK-S1 preamp allows quick adjustment of output level and brightening or softening of the tone via the tone control.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The included padded Deluxe gig bag is ideal for daily protection of the instrument. For powering the preamp, plan on having 2 CR2032 batteries on hand to always have a backup solution before rehearsals or concerts.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic tenor ukulele | Tuners | gold Kluson-Style |
| Body | sapelli | Strings | Aquila Supernylgut |
| Format | flat body | Nut | Nubone |
| Binding | cream color | Bridge inlays | Nubone |
| Finish | glossy | Preamp | VGS UK-S1 |
| Neck | sapelli | Controls | volume, tone |
| Scale length | 430 mm / 16.93" | Power supply | 2 x CR2032 batteries |
| Nut width | 35 mm / 1.38" | Gig bag | padded Deluxe gig bag included |
| Fingerboard | American walnut | Package dimensions | 790 x 475 x 505 mm |
| Bridge | American walnut | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the ukulele suitable for amplified playing?
The VGS UK-S1 preamp offers volume and tone controls. It requires 2 CR2032 batteries for power.
Is the tenor flat-body ukulele easy to transport?
Its flat body is designed to facilitate transport and to be held comfortably. A padded Deluxe gig bag is included for daily protection.
Is this tenor ukulele suitable for beginners?
With a scale length of 430 mm and a nut width of 35 mm, this tenor size provides a suitable neck for playing. The model is intended for beginners as well as intermediate players. The instrument comes factory fitted with Aquila Supernylgut strings.
What strings are fitted on the Manoa Roadie E-A Tenor?
The original setup uses Aquila Supernylgut strings.
What woods make up the Manoa Roadie E-A Tenor Silver Shadow?
The construction combines a sapelli body and neck, with an American walnut fingerboard and bridge. The nut and bridge inlays are made of Nubone.



