Comments on: Kala Ukulele http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/ Advice, videos and reviews of ukuleles. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:32:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Harry Stead http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1633 Harry Stead Mon, 21 May 2012 18:34:35 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1633 Kala KA-FMS Soprano Ukulele Spalted Maple back and sides Solid Spruce Top: looks beautiful. When I first bought this ukulele i really enjoyed the punchy and light hearted sound, but after awhile, it started to dawn on me that the sound issued wasn't all that mellow. This is however the only thing wrong with this ukulele. The durability is good, and it has taken a few hard hits, which it has emerged from without bearing any visible scars, and is a great uke to carry around with you, and generally have a strum with. It is well constructed and stays in tune well. Kala KA-FMS Soprano Ukulele Spalted Maple back and sides Solid Spruce Top: looks beautiful. When I first bought this ukulele i really enjoyed the punchy and light hearted sound, but after awhile, it started to dawn on me that the sound issued wasn’t all that mellow. This is however the only thing wrong with this ukulele. The durability is good, and it has taken a few hard hits, which it has emerged from without bearing any visible scars, and is a great uke to carry around with you, and generally have a strum with. It is well constructed and stays in tune well.
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]]> By: Jasmine http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1549 Jasmine Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:35:26 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1549 I just got a kala pocket ukulele, I think it's a soprano??? Anyway, this ukulele's sound was amazing, I really like it, even though it is quite small I just got a kala pocket ukulele, I think it’s a soprano???
Anyway, this ukulele’s sound was amazing, I really like it, even though it is quite small
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]]> By: Brittany http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1467 Brittany Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:44:55 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1467 Just got my Kala, and I'm in love. It's my first uke, and I haven't been able to put it down, and I only just got it today! It's brilliant, and I'm sure I'll have this uke for quite a while. :) Just got my Kala, and I’m in love.
It’s my first uke, and I haven’t been able to put it down, and I only just got it today! It’s brilliant, and I’m sure I’ll have this uke for quite a while. :)
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]]> By: Jay http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1422 Jay Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:44:45 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1422 I've got a Kala KA-JTE/2TS Archtop Tenor. It is my favorite uke to play. It's fairly well constructed and sounds great. By the way I think this is the one that Kala refers to when they say Julia Nunes plays one. She uses it in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHhMbMdYjXE&context=C33ab97fADOEgsToPDskL-QY02wNk4VxLnowxe8IM- and this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9A3fupyjsk&context=C350f396ADOEgsToPDskL0D5I6Y3YotgdZwbJBaY8s I’ve got a Kala KA-JTE/2TS Archtop Tenor. It is my favorite uke to play.

It’s fairly well constructed and sounds great.

By the way I think this is the one that Kala refers to when they say Julia Nunes plays one.

She uses it in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHhMbMdYjXE&context=C33ab97fADOEgsToPDskL-QY02wNk4VxLnowxe8IM-

and this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9A3fupyjsk&context=C350f396ADOEgsToPDskL0D5I6Y3YotgdZwbJBaY8s

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]]> By: James Cook http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1409 James Cook Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:43:22 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1409 I've had my Kala-FMT for about 3 weeks now and it is fantastic. Thanks to the guys at Hawaii Music Supply and Music Guy Mic for the advice and set-up. My old arthritic fingers were getting a bit too stiff to comfortably play my guitar but the uke is just right! Rearranging some of my fingerpicking tunes for the uke has proved to be a real joy and learning clawhammer style a challenge, but also a thrill! Well done Kala. [PS: The uke LOOKS magic too] I’ve had my Kala-FMT for about 3 weeks now and it is fantastic. Thanks to the guys at Hawaii Music Supply and Music Guy Mic for the advice and set-up. My old arthritic fingers were getting a bit too stiff to comfortably play my guitar but the uke is just right! Rearranging some of my fingerpicking tunes for the uke has proved to be a real joy and learning clawhammer style a challenge, but also a thrill! Well done Kala. [PS: The uke LOOKS magic too]
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]]> By: RONNIE http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1354 RONNIE Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:56:19 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1354 hi all bought my kala ka sstu -c no, 110 travel uke in waikiki may 2011 ..love it ....as a guitar player for the last 50 years ....was easy to pickup and self teach the uke. ...the kala has a fantastic sound and very well made ..i have several ukes ..an old harmony ....a old regal. and a aria..... my next will poss be the kamaka hf 2 concert or the concert bell delux HB 2D NEED A PRICE ON ONE OF THESE ... THANKS RONNIE GOLD COAST QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA hi all bought my kala ka sstu -c no, 110 travel uke in waikiki may 2011 ..love it ….as a guitar player for the last 50 years ….was easy to pickup and self teach the uke. …the kala has a fantastic sound and very well made ..i have several ukes ..an old harmony ….a old regal. and a aria….. my next will poss be the kamaka hf 2 concert or the concert bell delux HB 2D NEED A PRICE ON ONE OF THESE … THANKS RONNIE GOLD COAST QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
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]]> By: Diane http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1161 Diane Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:11:38 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1161 My first Kala was a KA-KB, a satin-finished baritone in Koa wood. I already had a soprano and a tenor from one of the high-priced brands but loved the tone of the Kala so much that I had to buy it. The baritone is a wonderful instrument that stays in tune and sounds great whether the humidity is high or low. This would be the perfect "first stringed instrument" for anyone who finds most guitars too big.The change to a small guitar would be simple once a learner became comfortable with the baritone ukulele. The next Kala was a total impulse buy. I saw a video of the tiny KA - PU - SSFM, a travel ukulele made of spalted maple in its own little gig bag with the embraidered Kala patch and decided that I needed a uke that could go with me anywhere because it was so little. It isn't the loudest ukulele but it is perfect for times when I want to entertain myself "on the road". My third Kala is the one that sold itself to the kid in me. I saw a picture of the KA - WTML, a watermelon so cute and cheery that the one I bought almost never goes back in its bag. It makes me smile - and not just because it is so cute. The Watermelon is very well made for such an inexpensive instrument and while I bought it so that kids visiting our home would feel comfortable enough to try to play it, I end up playing it because it has a lovely tone and needs only a quick tuning at the start of a session. All my Kala's are well made and give me excellent sound and playability for their price. I've been so pleased with the quality that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kala Ukuleles to anyone who wanted to buy one - whether they were beginners or experienced musicians. Kala's are like salted peanuts - it is very hard to stop at 'just one'! My first Kala was a KA-KB, a satin-finished baritone in Koa wood. I already had a soprano and a tenor from one of the high-priced brands but loved the tone of the Kala so much that I had to buy it. The baritone is a wonderful instrument that stays in tune and sounds great whether the humidity is high or low.
This would be the perfect “first stringed instrument” for anyone who finds most guitars too big.The change to a small guitar would be simple once a learner became comfortable with the baritone ukulele.
The next Kala was a total impulse buy. I saw a video of the tiny KA – PU – SSFM, a travel ukulele made of spalted maple in its own little gig bag with the embraidered Kala patch and decided that I needed a uke that could go with me anywhere because it was so little. It isn’t the loudest ukulele but it is perfect for times when I want to entertain myself “on the road”.
My third Kala is the one that sold itself to the kid in me. I saw a picture of the KA – WTML, a watermelon so cute and cheery that the one I bought almost never goes back in its bag.
It makes me smile – and not just because it is so cute. The Watermelon is very well made for such an inexpensive instrument and while I bought it so that kids visiting our home would feel comfortable enough to try to play it, I end up playing it because it has a lovely tone and needs only a quick tuning at the start of a session.
All my Kala’s are well made and give me excellent sound and playability for their price. I’ve been so pleased with the quality that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kala Ukuleles to anyone who wanted to buy one – whether they were beginners or experienced musicians. Kala’s are like salted peanuts – it is very hard to stop at ‘just one’!
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]]> By: Hoyanani http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/kala-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1035 Hoyanani Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:41:02 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=55#comment-1035 Aloha everyone! I raved about my Kala Flame Maple Tenor earlier this year and just recently purchased a Mahogany concert (gloss finish). I go to the beach a lot with my tenor and worried about it being damaged or worse, stolen, 'cause it did attract a lot of attention. I also was having a tough time getting used to some of the trickier chords that required a bit more finger extension (Dbm or Gbm anyone?) So I decided to purchase a less expensive, smaller uke. I first tried a number of Kalas, then Mahalos, Lanikais, and even a few Ko'olaus and Kamakas just to compare. I chose a Kala that sounded incredible for a small price. And my best friend who first got me hooked earlier this year? He went out and bought a Flame Maple Tenor too! Aloha everyone! I raved about my Kala Flame Maple Tenor earlier this year and just recently purchased a Mahogany concert (gloss finish). I go to the beach a lot with my tenor and worried about it being damaged or worse, stolen, ’cause it did attract a lot of attention. I also was having a tough time getting used to some of the trickier chords that required a bit more finger extension (Dbm or Gbm anyone?) So I decided to purchase a less expensive, smaller uke. I first tried a number of Kalas, then Mahalos, Lanikais, and even a few Ko’olaus and Kamakas just to compare. I chose a Kala that sounded incredible for a small price. And my best friend who first got me hooked earlier this year? He went out and bought a Flame Maple Tenor too!
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