Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele

The Satin Mahogany line is Kala’s flagship collection and has become an industry standard. The traditional design is highlighted with a satin finish and cream binding. Built and designed to stand the test of time.For those musician who are looking for projection with the flavour of folk, the Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele is the perfect pick. Its body is made from prime quality mahogany tonewood that generates a warm tone with a clear low end. The ukulele sports a rosewood fretboard that cleans stray overtones to ensure articulate sound quality. Rosewood is also known for its oily surface that gives a pleasant woody feel when you touch it. NuBonenut is incorporated in the design that can withstand daily wear to maintain the clarity of the tone. There are four geared chrome tuners in the headstock, which can be used for tuning the ukulele strings.This great-sounding uke is part of Kala's Mahogany series, providing you with stunning looks and tone to match. The lush and warm sound it produces is further proof of Kala's quality workmanship. Equipped with a set of ultra-stable die-cast tuners and strung with premium Aquila Nylgut strings.

Mahogany Body

Kala uses quality tonewoods and plys to construct its instruments with the ukulele range being no exception. Mahogany is used as the tonewood for the ukulele top, back, and neck. It provides depth to the overall sound quality by enhancing the lower end of the tone. The concert shape of the ukulele improves the projection making it ideal for ensemble playing.

Rosewood Fretboard and Bridge

The Kala ukulele features a rosewood fretboard that strengthens the low end and the midrange. Rosewood also improves sustain so that the generated sound can be heard throughout the auditorium. The oily surface of rosewood makes you want play the ukulele time and again. This ukulele has a rosewood bridge that ensures warmth is maintained when the string vibrations pass to ukulele top.

NuBone Nut and Aquila Ukulele Strings

The Kala ukulele uses Aquila ukulele strings to deliver its unique timbre. These strings are made from Nylgut material that perfectly combines the durability of both nylon and workability of gut. Playing these strings is a pleasant experience altogether. The Graph Tech NuBone nut is incorporated in the design. It is made from TUSQ, Graph Tech’s patented plastic material. The NuBone nut shows rigidity under pressure and keeps the ukulele in tune to produce the same sound quality for ages.

Stylish Body Finish and Chrome Tuners

The looks of this ukulele is what attracts the eye. Its shimmery yet matte surface complements the overall look. Four geared tuners are incorporated in the headstock. They are chrome plated to offer protection against corrosion.

SPECS

SIZE: Concert
TOP: Mahogany
BACK & SIDES: Mahogany
BINDING: Cream
FINISH: Satin
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Walnut
NUT & SADDLE: GraphTech NuBone®
HEADSTOCK: Standard
STRINGS: Aquila Super Nylgut®
ELECTRONICS: NA

MEASUREMENTS

Scale Length: 14.875 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 24.125 inches, Body Length: 11.125 inches, Number of frets: 18, Width at upper bout: 6 inches, Width at lower bout: 8.25 inches, Width at waist: 4.875 inches, Body Depth: 2.75 inches, Fingerboard width at nut: 1.37 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 1.74 inches

Features

• Mahogany body with traditional white binding
• 18 Silver Nickel Frets and Chrome Die-Cast Sealed Geared tuners
• Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
• Mahogany neck with gloss finish
• Premium AQUILA NYLGUT Strings