Review Details

Kala Solid Acacia Tenor (KA-SA-T)

Product Rating:

Product Rating
Price
100%
Quality
80%
Value
80%

Product Review (submitted on November 26, 2014):

i bought my Kala ASAC TE used in the UK. It's the same model but has the Shadow pickup and preamp factory fitted and costs around £80 more. Mine also came witha TGI ABS hard case. All for under £250 and the cases cost over £50 so very pleased with the price. A couple of members of my Uke club already had this model so I knew they were good. Mine is beautifully made and flawlessly finished. The only negative is that the strap button/jack socket is 1/4 inch off centre. The person who fitted it must have had his eyes closed! I also own 2 fairly new made in Mexico Martins a S1 and C1K. Both weigh considerably less than the Kala and are louder with more treble. However the Kala is mellow and sweet where the Martins are a little brash. I love my Martins and have nothing but praise for them even though they're not USA made. But of course neither is the Kala its Chinese. There is this idea that USA made ukes are the best. Well the Chinese have been making instruments for centuries so if you buy a Chinese uke at this price you can expect it to be just as well made as a USA uke costing much more
Due to wage costs. My Kala is beautifully set up now and a pleasure to play. The slot head looks amazing with the way it's veneered and routed to show the different coloured woods. The tuners are Grovers. As good as any. My Martins have Grovers too. The neck is beautifully finished and the frets perfect as far as I can tell. No sharp edges or high spots. It plays in tune as far up the neck as I ever venture. Ok it's not loud but it is just so so sweetly voiced that you forgive that. Plus I can always plug mine in if I want loud! Try before you buy as with anything. I'm very pleased with mine.

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