Islander Ukuleles are designed by Kanile’a, a world-leader in ukulele making based in Oahu, Hawaii. The MAS-4 features a stunning spalted maple top, back and sides. All Islander ukulele’s take many of their design features from the Kanile’a, like bridge pins on the bridge allowing less tension on the bridge, 1.5" nut width for easier playing and less chance of string roll-off and first-generation Kanile’a bracing for a superior sound.