This instrument is an 8-string Tahitian ukulele, a model featuring a turtle-shaped body. Design: Handcrafted with solid Tahitian woods and designed in the shape of a honu (sea turtle). Strings and Tuning: Features eight nylon strings arranged in four doubled courses, typically tuned G-G-C-C-E-E-A-A. Unique Sound: Known for a bright, loud tone, often used to accompany Tahitian dance.
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