A tribute to legendary artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole ("Iz"), this tenor ukulele features beautiful genuine quilted mahogany construction, an East Indian rosewood headplate adorned with "IZ" inlaid in Hawaiian koa and a hibiscus flower inlaid in pink awabi pearl.

Features

• Solid quilted mahogany top, back, and sides for a warm, rich sound
• Satin finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood
• Tenor ukulele body size for a well-rounded tone with strong projection
• Applied dovetail neck joint for stability and durability
• East Indian rosewood bridge and fingerboard for smooth playability
• Compensated Black Tusq saddle for accurate intonation
• Multi-stripe rosette and faux tortoise binding for vintage-inspired aesthetics
• Pegheds black planetary tuners for precise tuning
• Optional electronics available for amplified performance

Specifications

General
- Body Size: Tenor Ukulele
- Construction: Applied Dovetail Neck Joint
- Finish: Satin
- Electronics: Optional

Top
- Top Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Top Color: Dark Mahogany
- Top Detail: Quilted
- Bracing Pattern: Tenor Ukulele
- Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
- Binding: Faux Tortoise
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Rosette: Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Style: Tenor Ukulele
- Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Bridge String Spacing: 1 5/8''
- Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq

Body
- Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Back Color: Dark Mahogany
- Side Color: Dark Mahogany
- Back Detail: Quilted
- Side Detail: Quilted
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 1/4"
- Endpiece: Black

Neck
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Tenor Ukulele
- Neck Taper: Standard Taper
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/32''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 1 23/32''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1/8" Dots
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
- Number of Frets: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Side Dots: White

Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Ukulele Profile
- Tuning Machines: Pegheds Black Planetary Gear
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Custom
- Knob: Large
- Nut Material: Black Tusq

Miscellaneous
- Case: Soft-Shell
- Left-Handed Availability: Yes
- Label: 2 Paper Labels – One signed by the widow of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole & numbered in sequence without total, and one with a photo of IZ

The Martin Tenor Ukulele – Quilted Mahogany is a masterfully built instrument that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern playability. Whether you're a professional musician or a passionate ukulele enthusiast, this model offers the rich sound, high-quality construction, and stunning aesthetics that define Martin instruments.