VGS Tenor Ukulele Manoa Maui Tenor Matte Sapelli
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The Tenor Format: More Ease and More Projection
The tenor format is an excellent balance between compactness and sound breadth. With its more generous vibrating length, it often provides greater projection and sustain than a soprano or concert, while maintaining the "ukulele" spirit: responsive, clear, and very pleasant for both rhythmic playing and melody.
For Which Musician and Styles?
The Manoa Maui Tenor is aimed at serious beginners as well as intermediate players who want a comfortable, musical, and versatile instrument. Its tenor size and precise response are perfectly suited for vocal accompaniment, fingerstyle, pop/folk, playing enriched chords, and melodic arrangements where note-by-note definition is important.
Sound
Its solid spruce top promotes a clear attack, beautiful articulation, and dynamics that respond well to right-hand variations. The sapele (back/sides) adds a rounder, warmer character in the midrange, balancing the spruce and making the instrument very pleasant for accompaniment. The American walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to a natural playing feel and balanced response, while the Nubone nut and saddle help maintain good clarity and stable intonation. The micro-porous satin matte finish allows the instrument to vibrate freely, delivering a lively and responsive sound.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel and tone, a set of Aquila Supernylgut strings for tenor ukulele is a consistent replacement option. A clip-on tuner is also an essential, simple, and practical tool for everyday use. The instrument comes with a padded gig bag for transport.
Technical specifications
| Category | Ukulele | Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Format | tenor | Electroacoustic | No |
| Left handed | No | Color | Natural |
| Strings | nylon | Finishing | Matt |
| Top | Spruce | Hardware | Gold |
| Back&Sides | Sapelli | ||
| Back | sapele | Nut width | 35 mm / 1.38" |
| Sides | sapele | Bridge | American walnut |
| Rosette | chevron pattern | Nut | Nubone |
| Purflings | yes | Bridge inlays | Nubone |
| Finish | micro-porous satin matte varnish | Tuners | open gear, gold, black buttons |
| Neck | sapele | Gig bag | padded gig bag included |
| Scale length | 430 mm / 16.93" | Package dimensions | 758 x 404 x 447 mm / 29.84" x 15.91" x 17.60" |
Questions frequently asked
Is the tenor size suitable for fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment?
With its 430 mm scale length and 35 mm nut width, the tenor size offers an extended playing surface. The vibrating length promotes projection and sustain appropriate for this model. It is aimed at serious beginners and intermediate players, especially for vocal accompaniment or fingerstyle.
What tonal qualities do spruce and sapele provide?
The solid spruce top delivers a clear attack and precise articulation, while the sapele back and sides enhance the warmth of the midrange frequencies.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier?
There is no electronics: this ukulele is not electro-acoustic. No pickup system is specified in its features.
Is a gig bag included?
A padded gig bag is included for transportation. No other accessories are mentioned as included.
Which replacement strings are recommended for the VGS Manoa Maui Tenor Sapelli matt?
The setup uses nylon strings. An Aquila Supernylgut set for tenor ukulele is recommended to maintain the original feel and tone.
