Makala MK-T Tenor Ukulele
RatingsMakala are Kala's introductory range of ukuleles. If you're looking for the cheapest but playable tenor, this is a good buy. But it's worth getting one with set-up and some decent strings (like Aquila) if you can find them.
On Video
gnarlieone plays Roy Smeck's Magic Ukulele Waltz on a tenor Makala.
On eBay
US $83.00
On eBay UK
Video Review
One correction to that video, he refers to it as, "pure mahogany". It's not it's laminated.
Specifications
Size: Tenor
Construction: Agathis (laminated) top, sides and back
Fretboard: Rosewood
Frets: 18
Bridge: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Tuners: Geared Tuners
Finish: Satin
5 Comments
This was my first ukulele and I swear I like it better than ukuleles on the mainland that are 300$.
I must confess that I love the tenor size ukeleles; but since I also own a Kala Black Electric model and a handmade solid wood tenor (made from a Stew-Mac kit); the sound quality of the Makala Tenor MK-T is not as good as to be chosen by me.
I got a Kala Makala Tenor a couple of months ago. I didn’t know how to play at all. And it wasn’t difficult to get a nice sound out of it!
Check this out: http://youtu.be/pN2GWMI7nqs
My second uku.Great value:stay in tune,good and mellow sounds,comfort size.I do recommend use a soprano for starter and after you get comfortable with different tabs then switch to larger size.
This will be my first Uke! I can’t rate it yet but I’m sure it will be a keeper! I just ordered a set up from Musicguymic. I was glad to track him down, and he’s feeling better again. Mike’s with Hawaii Music Supply and it was a treat to speak with him last night. Can’t wait to get this set up!
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