Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele

Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele
Mahogany body and rosewood fretboard defines warm and articulate tones

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 rosewood 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 rosewood 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 rosewood that’s preferred by a number of professional musicians. As for the rosewood 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 guitar 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.

Features:

• Mahogany body and neck offer fundamental warm tone with strong lows and beefy midrange
• Rosewood fretboard improved clarity and sustain
• Aquila nylgut string give a pleasant playing feel
• NuBone nut can withstand daily wear
• Compact and lightweight size for easy transportation

Specifications:

• Size: Soprano
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard and Bridge: Rosewood
• Frets: 12 Brass frets
• Scale Length: 346mm
• Nut and Saddle: GraphTech NuBone
• Headstock: Standard
• Strings: 4-Aquila Super Nylgut
• Tuners: Geared
• Finish: Satin

Dimensions:

• Overall Instrument Length: 530mm
• Body Length: 238mm
• Upper Bout Width: 130mm
• Lower Bout Width: 177mm
• Waist Width: 114mm
• Body Depth: 60mm
• Fingerboard width at Neck/Body Joint: 41mm