{"product_id":"ʻekolu-tiny-tenor-limited-edition-10th-anniversary-model","title":"ʻEkolu Tiny Tenor – Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Model","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eʻEkolu Tiny Tenor – Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eFor the first time ever, I’m offering this very special instrument in my shop and as a music educator, I am genuinely excited about what it makes possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eThe ʻEkolu Tiny Tenor was created in collaboration with 6-time Grammy Award-winning producer \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDaniel Ho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and master luthier \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePepe Romero Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRomero Creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their shared vision blends innovation, world music influence, and master craftsmanship into something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eWhy Three Strings?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eʻEkolu means \u003cem data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e“three”\u003c\/em\u003e in Hawaiian. 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For seasoned players, it opens creative possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eThe Tiny Tenor Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eThe Tiny Tenor is the model that started it all for Romero Creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eIt features:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eTenor scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e (for full, warm tone)\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eConcert body size\u003c\/strong\u003e (for comfort and portability)\u003cbr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e• Big sound in a compact instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eYou get the depth of a tenor with the ease of a smaller build — perfect for travel, teaching, or everyday playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eThis complete package includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e• ʻEkolu Tiny Tenor – Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Model\u003cbr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e• Quality gig bag\u003cbr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e• Clip-on tuner\u003cbr data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e• Printed chord charts (so you can start playing immediately!)\u003cbr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e• Shipping included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eEverything you need — whether this is your first instrument or your next inspiring addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eAs a full-time music educator, I care deeply about instruments that remove frustration and invite people into music-making. 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