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- #1,663 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #13 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments)
In 2005, the KA-15S came onto the market and became the industry standard for an entry-level ukulele. Before this time there were only cheap toys or expensive, custom ukuleles. The KA-15S made the ukulele accessible to everyone - a high-quality constructed Mahogany instrument with warm, full-bodied sound at an affordable price. We have expanded the 15 Series to include: Soprano Black (KA-15S-BLK), Soprano Long Neck (KA-15SLNG), Soprano Spruce Top (KA-15S-S), two with Hawaiian Tattoo laser etching (KA-15S-H1 & KA-15S-H2), and the traditional mahogany instrument now in Concert (KA-15C) and Tenor (KA-15T). Our focus has always been on providing you the best possible instrument for your money.
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Reviewed in Turkey on September 15, 2024
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Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
I used to think I hated soprano ukuleles. Turns out I have never tried a good, high quality one. I have 5 ukuleles including this one, and hands down this is the highest quality in my selection besides my Kala u-bass. Feels very nice to the touch, tunes smoothly, tension is very comfortable, and it has a rich sound, especially for a soprano. It’s got looks on top of the utility. It’s very playable. A lot of sopranos look like kids toys, but not this one! This looks and sounds like the proper instrument that it is. I would highly recommend this instrument to both beginners and intermediate players alike. The only downside is its size, which is normal for this kind of ukulele. It’s not good for those who have big hands.
Cliente
Reviewed in Spain on April 24, 2024
Lo compré para un regalo. Conocía la fama de la marca y había tenido ocasión de probar un par de sus instrumentos de gama similar y un poco superior que tienen dos familiares y me habían gustado el tacto y el sonido.Tras leer tanto aquí como en otras plataformas reseñas eminentemente positivas, finalmente me decidí por este modelo y creo que fué un acierto. El sonido, siendo un instrumento de entrada de gama media, podríamos decir, es bueno, cálido y no demasiado estridente (dentro de las posibilidades de un ukelele soprano).Los acabados, remates etc. impecables, se nota atención por parte del fabricante, al que su fama le precede.El tacto del mástil se me hace muy agradable. Aunque yo no toco habitualmente el ukelele, sí llevo más de 15 años tocando instrumentos de cuerda de todo tipo y he tenido y, en alguna ocasión, probado ukeleles (en algunos casos más batalleros, pero en otros de gama en principio igual o superior) con un tacto más basto, un poco sensación de pequeño "leño" y este no es el caso.Como dato adicional, la persona para la que lo compré llevaba unos meses aprendiendo a tocar con un ukelele prestado muy batallero y al probar este, incluso no siendo una persona con demasiada experiencia en instrumentos de cuerda, notó una diferencia en sonido y comodidad a la hora de tocar considerables y quedó muy contenta con el regalo. Creo que no es tanto que yo sea especialmente maniático o exquisito, más bien que la diferencia es notoria y el tacto es objetivamente bueno.Mantiene la afinación razonablemente bien tanto durante sesiones más o menos largas como en lapsos de mayor inactividad, lo cual, a pesar de que sea una muy buena costumbre darle una pasada de afinación antes de tocar, es de agradecer, sobre todo para tenerlo a mano y tocar en sesiones breves por diversión o para gente que esté iniciándose y le suponga un poco "suplicio" el andar afinando constantemente.En definitiva, muy satisfecho con la compra.Por sacarle un mínimo "pero", quizá hubiera sido un buen detalle de cortesía por parte del fabricante que viniera con alguna funda simple aunque fuera de tela sin más (que por otra parte, en mi caso en realidad no hubiera utilizado puesto que junto con el ukelele regalé también una funda acolchada muy apañada). No es un contra, para nada, sigue siendo una compra magnífica, pero si hubiera quizá sido un buen detalle para alguien que no tuviera mucha intención de sacarlo de casa pero quisiera mantenerlo protegido del polvo, por ejemplo.
pittbull57
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
I bought the Official Kala Learn to Play Ukulele Concert Starter Kit as a gift for my son who loves music. He was thrilled with it and started playing right away. The kit comes with everything you need to start learning the ukulele, including a high-quality mahogany concert ukulele with Aquila strings, quality open gear tuners, and saddle. It also includes a free online lessons, a tuner app, a booklet, and a tote bag. The ukulele sounds great and is easy to tune and play. The online lessons are very helpful and fun. The booklet has some basic information and tips on how to play the ukulele. The tote bag is convenient for carrying the ukulele around. I think this is a great starter kit for anyone who wants to learn the ukulele. It is well worth the price and I highly recommend it.
AlysonxChains
Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2021
Purchased for my 15 y/o as I accidentally broke her other one 🥴 The Ukelele arrived quickly and was packaged with care. Loved the extras it came with. Purchased the Hawaiian Islands one, beautifully crafted and well worth the extra cost. Definitely recommend 👌
Rüdiger Knauff
Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2021
Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist Ok. Guter Klang
Cliente Kindle
Reviewed in Brazil on December 1, 2021
Produto de ótima qualidade. Boa madeira, bom acabamento, ajustes das cordas preciso.
Thinker (Works From Home)
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
I chose this as of my birthday gifts.I was worried that I'd get a starter ukelele and outgrow it right away as I have done with guitars (bass and acoustic) in the past. However, this instrument sounds very good for the price. I'm enjoying it so much that I've probably practiced about 15 hours already--and I've only had it 4 days!The design is burnt into the wood, which actually feels like laminate (though I don't know for sure.) It's obviously well-made for the price. Don't let the design put you off, it still sounds sweet.Even though the ukelele craze has long passed, I chose the ukelele because I have small hands and sensitive fingers and find guitar painful. I wanted a portable, fun instrument, that was easy to learn the basics on--and this fits the bill. I like to sing and this will easily accompany me. I don't expect to be a virtuoso, but rather want to play for fun and enjoyment. I do have a sensitive ear as I was trained musically and can't stand listening to an out of tune or poor-quality instrument. The Kala KA does not sound tinny, twangy or cheap.The strings go out of tune constantly, I was told by a ukelele player takes a few weeks before they break in. My only concern is that the G string goes out every 5 minutes, the others after an hour or so of playing.Before I chose this, I read a ton of reviews not just on Amazon, but on music store sites and online mags. It's pretty much a universal--this is the best uke you can get for around 50 dollars.
Pamalamadingdong
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2014
Previously I wrote a review regarding the Makala Shark Bridge Soprano Ukulele. Unfortunately, with that particular uke, it arrived in very disappointing fashion. The workmanship [or lack thereof] and quality control issues forced us returning it, and spending an additional $10 for the Kala Mahogany Soprano Ukulele. Let me just say that the differences between these two Ukuleles is truly like night and day……for those of you who DIDN'T read my previous review, I will say that I've been a guitarist for over 25 years. I have a lot of experience in the construction, setup, and playing of acoustic and electric stringed instruments. Specifically I am a rock and metal player, but cull experience from nearly every genre of music. My wife and I were searching for an inexpensive beginner's ukulele for a 5 year old girl to use for her first foray into music. Upon ordering the ukes, we had them delivered to us so that I could go over them, make sure that they were properly constructed and setup prior to sending to her. Being that I have given MANY lessons in my day, and have encountered many different instruments, I know that THE most common reason that a student gives up on a stringed instrument is if it is poorly set-up [i.e., physically hard to play]. NO stringed instrument should require a Herculean amount of strength.The Kala Ukulele arrived very well packed…by both Amazon and from the company. Upon taking the ukulele out of it's second inner most packing box, I could immediately see that it was in fact made of mahogany [intentional mislabeling of construction wood is an unfortunate part of inexpensive guitars and stringed instruments]. Not only is this actual mahogany, but it is a very excellent example of mahogany. The wood is a deep shade of brown with a dark black grain running throughout. The pores of the wood [a tale tale sign of true mahogany] are very visible and clearly indicate that this is an excellent example of mahogany.The fretwork is EXEMPLARY. I've seen $400-$500 guitars have fretwork not as good as this. The brass frets are all properly seated and well finished. For anyone familiar with guitars and stringed instruments, fret ends [the point at which your hand makes contact up and down the neck] can be a very troubling point of contact with inexpensive instruments. However, these frets have been manicured to a level that there is no sensation whatsoever.Another point of emphasis: the nut. The nut, in my estimation is one of THE most important parts of any stringed instrument. A nut should be properly cut as to allow the strings to move without binding [binding creates issues with tuning and intonation] and the nut slots should be cut as so to allow the strings a downward trajectory into the tuning machines [maximizing resonance and projection of the instrument]. Again, this instrument is exemplary as it relates to the nut. The nut is a plastic "bone facsimile" and it is properly cut with an attention to detail I could never have expected at this price point.Tuning CAN be a bit tedious with this uke…the tuners are VERY pedestrian, but at $53 [most tuning machine sets cost more than this ukulele did] one shouldn't expect them to be more than utilitarian. Please be prepared for the tuning machines to slip a bit when tuning…it's very easy to get impatient, but if you take your time it will get to pitch. Once you've tuned the ukulele, as with any stringed instrument, it will be important to stretch the strings and then retune at least two additional times before optimal tuning stability will be achieved.Upon tuning the ukulele, and strumming some chords, I quickly realized what a gem this truly is. The uke is dynamic, resonant, and truly is the sum of all the aforementioned parts. Single notes sing out and have great harmonic content. Chords ring and project very well. I have played every note on the fingerboard and none of them are dead or have any intonation issues whatsoever.To put this in perspective, I just bought myself a guitar three weeks ago. It cost me $2,500. It is the epitome of modern guitar construction and is arguably the greatest stringed instrument I've ever played. But this $53 Kala Uke has a home, in my home, right next to that guitar. I'm not comparing the two; I'm simply saying that the playability is such that I WILL be buying myself one once this goes to our granddaughter. The "dollars per smile" ratio on this thing is incomprehensible. I can not say enough about this Ukulele and if you're in the market for a Uke PLEASE do yourself a favor and buy one. You will NOT be disappointed, nor will you regret it for one single solitary minute.
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