Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele

I did not know what to expect but I will say I am very happy. The sound is rich and beautiful. Tunes easily. I feel like it’s great for my kids who are learning to play but also great for me. I’ve had fun with this. Actually it is so nice, my daughter is learning on her sister’s and also my son. I’ve already ordered another and may end up with a third so they can all play together!

I keep seeing comments that this is a fantastic beginner uke. That is rubbish. This is a fantastic ukulele regardless of skill level. What do you want before it is no longer a beginners instrument? It has a rosewood fretboard, nickel frets, geared tuners, great action, great sound, comes with quality strings. So what's left? I understand that it doesn't have a solid wood body but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are people like me that don't want to concern themselves with whether or not the humidity in the corner of the bedroom is going to warp the body of our favorite ukulele. I don't have to worry so much about humidity with this ukulele. I have three ukuleles now. One is an Oscar Schmidt OU3 concert and the other is a mango Fluke. The fluke is much deeper and louder. This Kala ukulele manages to remain delicate and still project it's sound well. It's hard to tell you what I appreciate about this ukulele without bringing emotion into it. But I'm going to try to explain. If I were knocking around with a friend who had an acoustic guitar then I would grab my Fluke. If I were singing with a group of kids I would grab my Fluke. It's loud, fun, and looks cool. If I were posing for a picture I would grab my Oscar Schmidt because it looks beautiful. That's mostly what it's good for. Nothing wrong with that. It really is a pretty concert ukulele. However, if i'm going to sit in the front lawn by myself under the moonlight and pitch a ballad out there this Kala is the ukulele I'm taking. If I'm singing to my wife, this Kala is the ukulele I'm using. Do you know what that means? It means that this ukulele is special.

This was my first ukulele, i bought it a bit over six months ago and I still can't put it down, it's amazing. I'm always VERY weary of buying musical instruments online, but my local Sam ash didn't have anything in my price range, so I chose this based on the wonderful reviews and I'm glad I did. Amazing sound and quality, especially for the price and super fun and easy (but I play guitar so that might be why it took me five minutes to master a good handful of basic chords and an hour to work out "here comes the sun" by ear) to play. I still have the original strings on it and they still sound amazing after all these months. At first the strings WOULD NOT stay in tune (but I've heard that's just a thing that happens with new strings on ukulele) but after a week or two of tuning and retuning (at first every half-hour or so, but gaining time the more they were tuned until they finally stayed) but now they'll stay in tune for a good few days depending on how much I play and whether or not I use a pick ( I'm told your not supposed to, but I'm a guitarist at heart and I prefer the crisper sound it gives the music so I use a thin size guitar pick ) It's also pretty tough, the zipper on the gig bag I bought for it broke about a month in so it's been flying naked to and from band practice and, occasionally, school and there isn't a scratch on it. I'm comfortable with tossing it onto the (carpeted, I wouldn't try it with hardwood or tile or anything) floor of our practice space at my drummer's house without a second thought, plus I'm a total klutz. But you'd never know what it's been through looking at it. My one complaint is that the fretboard feels kind of unfinished, which might present problems in the future with repeated use. Bottom line: his is a great ukulele and you will NOT regret buying it

This is the first instrument I have ever owned or played. It sounds amazing and is so much fun to just pick up and jam out some chords. You cannot go wrong with this Uku, I have heard a few different brands/models and I think this one sounds the best (for the cost), it definitely passes that line between toy and instrument. It even comes with nylgut strings, which are the brightest sounding. It is also laminate which means it's strong and forgiving, so you can take it anywhere and don't have to worry about temperature and humidifiers like a solid wood piece. My C string has a little "whistle" to it which is common of cheaper instruments or ones that have not been "set up". It could be fixed if sent to a music shop, but it's so miniscule that it is a non issue for me. It took about a day or so of constant tuning and playing to stretch the strings. It's so simple and fun to just sit down and learn to play your favorite songs! For $50, you could not ask for more fun!

I really like this ukulele, and have enjoyed playing it. The construction seems good, and I haven't noticed any flaws in how it was put together, its finish, or it's stability. It's very visually attractive, and aside from a few flaws in the fretboard wood it looks great! As far as intonation and play is concerned, it is alright. It barely deviates from being in tune up the fretboard, and seems to perform well. The sound is nice and rich, and while I'm just an intermediate player I like it a bit more than my soprano. The extra frets do come in handy for playing some songs as well. My only issue with it is that the third string can buzz a bit when playing the notes a little hard (within reason), but this is a random manufacturing defect that could occur in a new uke. Don't be afraid to return and re-buy this ukulele if you have buzzing issues that can't be easily fixed. Overall I would definitely buy this ukulele again. It's a pretty cool instrument, and this one performs well. I've talked to friends who have been interested in getting one, and this is the one I recommend.

After much online reading about which Ukulele brand and style is good for a beginner I pick this one and I could not be happier. First off it looks great, like a real instrument, not like some of the toy ukuleles I have seen. The wood has a rich look to it and it feels like it should have cost a lot more. With a little bit of tuning with the cherub tuner I got also, I was making a decent sound for a person who has never played a stringed instrument. I have had it a couple of weeks now and I have had to tune it each day, but I have read that is normal for newly stringed instruments and it will eventually get broken in and stay in tune longer. The sound quality is great, it has a nice rich tone to it and with just a few cords that I have learned I can produce a really good tune.

I bought two ukuleles - The KA-S for myself and the KA-15S for my daughter for Christmas. They are both beautiful instruments. I like the appearance of the KA-15S with its darker wood and the etching around the hole. But, I prefer the tone on the KA-S, which I would describe as richer and fuller. The KA-S has a lighter finish with a bit of a golden hue. Both have Aguila nylgut strings, which sound great and are easy on the fingertips. The only negative is that the tuning peg for the E string on the KA-S is loose. It doesn't affect my ability to tune, but doesn't feel right. No issues with the KA-15S. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube, so it's easy to get started playing songs right away. Also, Kala has an online tuning app, so don't need to buy the digital tuner. I absolutely love both instruments! Great value and great fun.

This was a great choice for my first Uke. It's not a toy, has a nice look & sound (although I expected the finish to be a bit shinier). It is obviously well made and as an absolute beginner, I found I was quickly making pleasant sounding music with just a few basic chords. This Uke helped add me to the ranks of the Ukulele-addicted & as I got better, it sounded better :). Five months later, I'm ready to reward myself for daily practice with 2nd Uke, this time with a solid koa body top. I've tried the solid wood body Ukes and there is a definite difference, but at 3 or more times the price! That was not the place to start. I shall always be grateful to my Kala KA-C for helping draw me into the wonderful world of Ukulele music. I suspect within a couple years, I shall be addicted enough to have a collection of sizes and brands as most Uke players seem to do. If you're just testing the waters but want a quality instrument to start, I heartily recommend the Kala KA-C.