Beautiful Kaala KU-1, a popular ukulele made in Japan. Its small size makes it ideal for children and seniors. This ukulele was manufactured by Fujigen, known as one of the largest OEM factories for electric guitars in Japan. The golden age of Fender Japan guitars was also manufactured at the Fujigen factory. This ukulele is very well-made, with attention to detail in materials, design, and manufacturing methods, including high-quality neck/fingerboard materials and a bone nut/saddle. The "KU-1" is a former flagship model with a Hawaiian koa plywood body, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard, strung with black nylon strings. It has specifications comparable to the popular domestic ukulele, Famous FS-5, which retails for 39,600 yen. The original selling price of the KU-1 was around 30,000 yen. While there may be minor differences in price between the two models, there is no significant difference in major specifications. The KU-1 offers excellent cost performance, with much of the price difference due to brand name value. Many people choose this ukulele, knowing the feedback from Shimamura Music users and Fujigen's track record. Overall, it is a very beautiful item with no scratches. There is a slight bump on the headstock, but it is barely noticeable (see image). The bridge is not peeling, and the operation has been confirmed. The screws on the straight pegs are tightened, so the tuning is stable. The frets and fingerboard have been cleaned, so they are in excellent condition and should not require moisturizing for a while. A soft case is included (worth about 2,000 yen), making it convenient to carry. Spare strings and a tuner are also included. Perfect for beginners. Shipping will be done with bubble wrap and packed in a cardboard box. Unauthorized reproduction of the product description is prohibited.