Kala KA-15S Satin Finish Mahogany Soprano 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. Built and designed to stand the test of time.The Kala KA-15S is a quality soprano ukulele with a nice price. It features a traditional mahogany body, giving you that classic ukulele look at an unbeatable value.The Kala KA-15S satin mahogany ukulele also features quality geared tuners, so you know your uke is working with you to stay in tune.Add a soothing folk tune in the musical ensemble with the Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele. This ukulele is specially made for beginner level musicians. It features a mahogany body that is known for its rich low end and strong midrange, which results in its soprano voice. The walnut fretboard articulates the tone by absorbing any stray overtones. In addition, you get a pleasant woody feeling when you touch the fretboard. The ukulele has a NuBone nut that adds clarity to the tone. You can fine tune the ukulele with the geared tuners in the headstock.

Body and Neck

Kala has known to use some of the best tonewoods and plys to achieve the desired sound quality. The Kala ukulele is constructed using such superior-grade tonewoods and by following traditional designing methods. Mahogany is used for the main body. It decides the fundamental warm yet clear tone of the ukulele. The sound has some grind and a beautiful depth. The neck shares the same mahogany tonewood. It ensures the vibrations travel from the neck to the body and retain their natural warmth.

Fretboard and Bridge

One thing that decides the clarity of the tone is the fretboard. The Kala ukulele features a Walnut fretboard that accentuates the midrange and the low end. It ensures the resulted sound is rounded at higher frequencies. It is not just the sound, but feel of Walnut that’s preferred by a number of professional musicians. As for the sturdy bridge, it ensures the string vibrations get transferred in the body and resonate the same warmth.

NuBone Nut and Aquila Ukulele Strings

Aquila ukulele strings are what makes the instrument resonate its distinct sweet warm sound. These strings are made from special Nylgut material that inherit the qualities of both nylon and gut. These strings are easy to play and give you a satisfying feel as you strum them. The ukulele has a NuBone nut that is made by Graph Tech’s innovative resonant TUSQ material. It has high tolerance while working under pressure. The NuBone nut is strong and long-lasting. It ensures the ukulele keeps delivering the full rounded tone for a long time.

Beautiful body design and Finish

The body is crafted by keeping the playability in mind. Its curved body shape lets the player hold the Ukulele with comfort. The lightweight construction allows you to strum the ukulele while standing or walking down the adjacent footpath near a beach. The attractive satin finish enhances the look of this ukulele even further.

MEASUREMENTS

Scale Length: 13.625 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 20.875 inches, Body Length: 9.375 inches, Number of frets: 12, Width at upper bout: 5.125 inches, Width at lower bout: 7 inches, Width at waist: 4.5 inches, Body Depth: 2.375 inches, Fingerboard width at nut: 1.375 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 1.625 inches

SPECS

• SIZE - Soprano
  
• TOP - Mahogany
  
• BACK & SIDES - Mahogany
  
• BINDING - NA
  
• FINISH - Satin
  
• NECK - Mahogany
  
• FINGERBOARD - Walnut
  
• NUT & SADDLE - GraphTech NuBone
  
• HEADSTOCK - Standard
  
• STRINGS - Aquila Super Nylgut