{"product_id":"quilted-maple-cutaway-electric-concert-ukulele-in-trans-purple-with-a-foam-case","title":"Lanikai QM-PUCEC Quilted Maple Concert Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Trans Purple","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEye-Catching Looks, Gig-Ready Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are ukuleles that blend into the background and ukuleles that make people stop and ask, \"Wait, what is that?\" The Lanikai QM-PUCEC firmly belongs in the second category. The triple-matched quilted maple body under a transparent purple gloss finish has a depth and shimmer that's genuinely hard to ignore — each piece of figured wood has its own character, and Lanikai matches the top, back, and sides so the grain flows together as one cohesive instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the looks, this is a concert-size cutaway built for players who want to plug in without compromise. The deep cutaway body design gives you clear, comfortable access to the upper frets, and Lanikai loaded it with a Fishman Kula preamp and tuner, which is exactly the kind of electronics you want at a gig — responsive, reliable, and with onboard 3-band EQ so you can shape your plugged-in tone on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uke suits players who want a stage-ready acoustic-electric that holds its own visually and sonically, whether you're playing an intimate café set, recording at home, or just gigging somewhere you know there's a PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuilted Maple Body — Form and Function Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top, back, and sides are all quilted maple laminate — and Lanikai triple-matches the grain across all three, so the figuring lines up rather than looking like three separate pieces. That's a build detail that matters both aesthetically and structurally. Maple is known for a bright, clear tone with good projection, and the laminate construction makes this instrument more resilient to humidity and temperature swings than a solid-wood equivalent would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is finished in a high-gloss transparent purple stain that lets the quilted figure show through vividly. Multi-ply black ABS body binding frames everything cleanly, and a single-band abalone rosette around the soundhole adds another layer of visual detail without going overboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware and Playability Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanikai made thoughtful choices at every hardware point. The nut width is 37.4mm — slightly wider than a standard uke neck — which gives your fretting hand a bit more room between strings. The NuBone XB nut and saddle are a step up from basic plastic, designed to transfer string vibration efficiently and contribute to sustain and tone. Deluxe Grover nickel open-back tuners live on a slotted headstock, which keeps the headstock light while providing solid, accurate tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-hole quick-tie bridge is a practical detail you'll appreciate at string change time — it provides consistent saddle pressure and makes swapping strings noticeably faster than a standard bridge design. D'Addario strings come installed from the factory. Two chrome strap buttons are already in place, so you can attach a strap right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishman Kula Electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fishman Kula preamp system gives this uke genuine performance capability. You get 3-band EQ for treble, mid, and bass shaping, an onboard chromatic tuner, and a surface-mounted battery compartment for quick changes mid-set. Fishman's undersaddle pickup design captures the natural resonance of the instrument rather than fighting it, and the Kula system is well-regarded in the ukulele world for delivering a clean, articulate plugged-in sound that stays true to the acoustic character of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Concert, with deep cutaway for upper-fret access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop, back, and sides: Triple-matched quilted maple laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: High-gloss transparent purple stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: Fishman Kula preamp with 3-band EQ and built-in chromatic tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut and saddle: NuBone XB for enhanced sustain and tone transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Deluxe Grover nickel open-back on slotted headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 37.4mm for a wider, more comfortable neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: 8-hole quick-tie design for consistent saddle pressure and easier string changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Multi-ply black ABS body binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Abalone single-band inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario installed from factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap buttons: 2 chrome strap buttons included standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty from Lanikai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lanikai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e QM-PUCEC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e QM-PUCEC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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