Martin TKE Solid Koa Tenor Acoustic-electric Ukulele - Natural Gloss

Martin TKE Solid Koa Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele – Natural Gloss | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Martin TKE is a superbly constructed tenor ukulele that brings together over a century of Martin craftsmanship with the warm, sweet, resonant voice of solid koa — a tonewood combination that produces one of the most beautifully expressive ukulele sounds available at any price point. Solid koa top, back, and sides, a select hardwood neck joined via a dovetail joint, an East Indian rosewood fingerboard, TUSQ nut and saddle, nickel open-gear tuners, and Martin's own Tenor M620 strings give the TKE exceptional acoustic performance right out of the gig bag. The integrated MiSi Simple Jack active preamp system adds battery-free plugged-in capability for live performance and recording — charged through the output jack in 60 seconds for 16 hours of amplified playing time. Whether you're a first-time ukulele player or an experienced player looking for a professional-grade tenor, the Martin TKE is a magnificent instrument that rewards every moment spent playing it.

Product Overview

Martin has been building ukuleles since 1916 — longer than almost any other instrument maker in the world — and that depth of craft is present in every detail of the TKE tenor. The fully solid koa construction is the most significant tonal advantage the TKE carries over laminate or mixed-wood alternatives. Koa is the tonewood most closely associated with the ukulele's Hawaiian origins — a dense, resonant hardwood with a warm, rich fundamental, naturally sweet midrange, and a musical sustain that develops and deepens as the instrument is played over time. Unlike laminate-top instruments that remain tonally static throughout their lifespan, a solid koa ukulele opens up and improves with age and play, making the TKE an instrument that rewards years of dedicated playing with increasingly expressive tone.

The select hardwood neck is joined to the body via a dovetail neck joint — a construction method borrowed from Martin's acoustic guitar building tradition that maximizes resonance transfer from the neck to the body and ensures long-term structural stability at the neck joint. This joinery detail contributes meaningfully to the TKE's acoustic projection and sustain, transferring string vibration efficiently into the solid koa body for fuller, more resonant sound. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, warm playing surface across 20 frets and a 17" tenor scale length — a scale that makes the TKE accessible to players of all hand sizes and experience levels while providing the fuller, richer voice that distinguishes the tenor size from soprano and concert ukuleles. TUSQ nut and saddle contribute additional resonance and smooth string movement, and nickel open-gear tuning machines keep tuning stable and precise.

The MiSi Simple Jack is one of the most practical and elegantly designed pickup and preamp systems available on any acoustic-electric ukulele. Unlike conventional pickup systems that require battery replacement or management, the Simple Jack charges through the output jack — 60 seconds of charging via a standard USB charger delivers 16 full hours of plugged-in playing time. The active preamp produces a clean, natural acoustic signal that represents the TKE's solid koa voice accurately through an amplifier or PA system, making it a reliable choice for live performance, recording sessions, and any situation where acoustic tone needs to be amplified without coloration.

Ideal For

• Beginners looking for a professionally crafted, genuinely solid-wood tenor ukulele from one of the most trusted names in acoustic instrument building
• Intermediate and advanced ukulele players ready to invest in a solid koa instrument with the tonal depth, sustain, and aging characteristics that laminate instruments cannot provide
• Performing musicians who need a reliable, battery-free acoustic-electric ukulele for live gigs, open mics, and recording sessions
• Hawaiian music enthusiasts and players who appreciate the authentic tonal character of solid koa — the tonewood most historically associated with the ukulele tradition
• Ukulele players in Idaho Falls looking for a Martin-built instrument with professional-grade construction at a tenor size that suits all experience levels

Key Features

Fully Solid Koa Construction — Top, Back, and Sides Solid koa throughout the top, back, and sides delivers the warm, sweet, resonant voice that has made koa the defining tonewood of the ukulele tradition — a tonal character that deepens and improves with age and play in a way that laminate instruments simply cannot replicate.

MiSi Simple Jack — Battery-Free Active Preamp The MiSi Simple Jack active preamp system requires no batteries — 60 seconds of charging via the output jack delivers 16 hours of plugged-in playing time, producing a clean, natural amplified representation of the TKE's solid koa acoustic voice for live performance and recording.

Dovetail Neck Joint A dovetail neck joint — borrowed from Martin's acoustic guitar building tradition — maximizes resonance transfer from the neck to the solid koa body and ensures long-term structural stability at the neck joint, contributing to the TKE's acoustic projection and sustain.

East Indian Rosewood Fingerboard with TUSQ Nut and Saddle The East Indian rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, warm playing surface with natural tonal articulation across 20 frets and a 17" tenor scale length, while TUSQ nut and saddle enhance resonance and ensure smooth, consistent string movement for reliable intonation and tuning stability.

Martin's Ukulele Heritage Since 1916 Martin has been crafting ukuleles since 1916 — bringing the same commitment to tonal excellence, construction quality, and material selection to their ukulele line that has made Martin acoustic guitars the benchmark of the instrument-building world for nearly two centuries.

Nickel Open-Gear Tuning Machines Nickel open-gear tuners provide smooth, precise tuning adjustment with the classic, elegant aesthetic that suits the TKE's natural gloss koa finish — keeping the instrument in tune reliably across the 17" tenor scale length.

What's Included

• Martin TKE Solid Koa Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele (Natural Gloss)
• Gig Bag
• Martin Ukulele Tenor M620 Strings
• Free standard shipping

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Martin Ukulele Today

The Martin TKE Solid Koa Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to play it in person and hear what solid koa construction sounds like firsthand, or reach out online to arrange your purchase. A Martin-built, fully solid koa tenor ukulele with battery-free electronics at this price point is an outstanding value — and one that only gets better with time.