Kala Amara Tri-Top Concert electro-acoustic

The Amara Tri-Top Series: Premium Aesthetics Designed to Remain Accessible

With the Amara Tri-Top series, Kala offers ukuleles that focus on a strong visual identity without falling into "purely decorative" territory. The choice of Amara (naturally dark toned) immediately adds depth to the sound, while the mahogany center strip creates an elegant and highly visible contrast both on stage and in the studio.

Within the range, the Amara Tri-Top positions itself as a "performance" option: an instrument with a distinctive style, equipped for amplification, and designed to offer a modern playability thanks to the Florentine cutaway. The result: a concert ukulele capable of accompanying chord progressions as well as more ambitious melodic lines, while maintaining the friendly spirit of the ukulele.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This electro-acoustic concert ukulele is aimed at a wide audience: beginners will appreciate the comfortable playability and immediately rewarding sound, while intermediate and advanced players will benefit from the cutaway to explore the higher register and work on richer arrangements.

Regarding styles, its concert size is an excellent compromise: compact enough for dynamic strumming (pop, folk, reggae), while providing enough body for fingerstyle, arpeggios, and melodic themes. The built-in electronics also make it a good choice for stage, amplified rehearsals, or recording via an instrument input.

The Sound

The concert size sits between soprano and tenor: it features a lively attack and clear tone, with a bit more body and projection than a smaller size. The craftsmanship of this series highlights the Amara (top, back, and sides), which promotes precise response and a pronounced presence in the midrange, very useful for standing out in a mix or accompanying vocals.

The mahogany center strip adds a touch of roundness and a warm sensation to the overall balance. The satin open-pore finish contributes to a more "natural" feel under the hand and can also give an impression of responsiveness, with an instrument that quickly reacts to playing nuances (light attack, accentuation, dynamic variations).

The Aquila B-Blacks strings strongly contribute to the instrument's character: they are known for a soft touch and even response, with generous sustain that highlights held chords, inversions, and singing melodies. When amplified, the Kala active equalizer allows quick adjustment of the tonal color depending on the context (reverberant room, stage, group playing), and the built-in tuner simplifies daily use.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To protect your instrument, a concert ukulele gig bag is the safest choice for daily use (transport, storage, rehearsals). For maintenance, a set of concert ukulele strings is ideal for replacement, and sticking with Aquila B-Blacks helps preserve the original feel and tonal balance.

Technical specifications

Type	Concert	Fingerboard	rosewood
Top	Amara and mahogany	Scale length	35.56 cm / 14" / 356 mm
Back and sides	Amara	Nut and saddle	GraphTech NuBone
Cutaway	Florentine	Electronics	active equalizer with built-in tuner
Finish	satin open-pore	Strings	Aquila B-Blacks
Neck	acacia