A Concert Uke That Looks Like It Has a Story
Some instruments blend into the background. The Luna Tattoo Concert Mahogany is decidedly not one of them. Inspired by traditional Hawaiian body ornamentation, the laser-etched tattoo design wraps the body in bold geometric patterns — waves, sharks' teeth, turtles, birds — the kinds of motifs that Pacific Island artisans used to tell stories on skin. Here, they're burned into Eastern Mahogany, and they look sharp.
Beyond the eye-catching artwork, this is a well-rounded concert ukulele with genuine go-to-a-gig credibility. The onboard preamp means you can plug in when the room gets loud, and the concert body gives you a fuller, more resonant voice than a soprano without stepping up to tenor scale length. It's a genuinely useful instrument, and yes — it photographs beautifully too.
Players who want a uke that can keep up at an open mic, a beach bonfire, or a living room recording session will find a lot to like here. The satin finish keeps things tactile and natural-feeling under your strumming hand.
Design Rooted in Pacific Tradition
The Tattoo series draws directly from ancient Polynesian body art traditions — monochromatic geometric patterns that represented the natural island world. Luna renders those designs through a laser-etching process directly onto the mahogany body, giving the instrument a look that's distinctive without being gimmicky. The sharks' teeth pattern even carries through to the fret markers, so the theme stays consistent all the way up the neck.
It's the kind of detail that makes you want to show the uke off, but it doesn't get in the way of actually playing it. The satin natural finish keeps the visual tone warm and earthy, letting the etching stand out without a gloss coat competing for attention.
Eastern Mahogany Body, Concert Comfort
Concert ukuleles hit a sweet spot for a lot of players — more projection and sustain than a soprano, with a 15" scale length that still feels nimble and approachable. This one is built from Eastern Mahogany throughout, which delivers the warm, rounded character the wood is known for on ukuleles. The mahogany top, back, and sides work together to give the instrument a consistent, cohesive voice.
The rosewood fretboard is smooth under the fingers, and pearl triangle inlays keep position markers elegant and readable. At 1-5/16" nut width and 18 frets, the playability is comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes. The mahogany neck has a C profile — familiar and unobtrusive.
Onboard Preamp — Ready to Plug In
The Luna UK-T2 preamp with built-in tuner is what sets this model apart from the non-electric version in the Tattoo lineup. Plug into a PA or amp when you need volume, use the built-in tuner to stay in tune quietly between songs, and go back to acoustic playing when the moment calls for it. It's a practical, no-fuss system that gets the job done without adding a lot of visual bulk to the instrument's side.
For players who are just starting to explore amplified ukulele — or for experienced players who want a reliable backup or travel uke that can handle a small gig — the onboard electronics remove a barrier without overcomplicating the package.
Product Features:
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Body: Concert size, Eastern Mahogany
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Top: Select Mahogany
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Back & Sides: Mahogany
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Neck: Mahogany, C profile
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Fretboard & Bridge: Rosewood
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Inlays: Pearl triangle fret markers; sharks' teeth design echoed at positions
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Frets: 18
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Scale Length: 15" (381mm)
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Nut Width: 1-5/16"
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Preamp: Luna UK-T2 with built-in tuner
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Finish: Satin Natural
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Design: Laser-etched Hawaiian tattoo artwork
Brand: Luna
Model: Uke Tattoo Mahogany Concert w/Preamp
SKU: UKETECMAH
Condition: New
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