Kala Amara Tri-Top Tenor electro-acoustic

A series designed to offer the Kala style and "plug-and-play" efficiency

The Amara Tri-Top series was created to offer an electro-acoustic ukulele that is both attractive and high-performing, while remaining accessible. The idea is clear: to maintain a strong visual personality (wood contrasts, dark tones, satin open-pore finish) and combine it with musician-oriented choices, such as the Florentine cutaway and active electronics ready for stage, rehearsal, or recording. Within the range, this model positions itself as an "all-terrain" instrument: elegant, reliable, and immediately usable both acoustically and amplified.

Who is this model for (and for which styles)?

This tenor electro-acoustic ukulele is perfectly suited for serious beginners seeking a durable and inspiring instrument, as well as intermediate players looking for a comfortable tenor with real sonic presence. The tenor format facilitates extended positions, enriched chord playing, and melodies high up the neck, especially thanks to the cutaway. Style-wise, it is well suited for acoustic pop, folk, reggae, light fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment. Plugged in, it becomes an excellent choice for stage, DAW use, and amplified acoustic ensembles.

Sound

The sound personality of this model primarily comes from its construction and tonewoods. The top combines Amara and mahogany: Amara provides a precise response and clear attack, while mahogany contributes a warmer tone, with present mids and a very musical roundness. The tenor format naturally enhances projection and foundation, with a more developed low end than a smaller size and more comfortable sustain to make notes sing. The cutaway is not only aesthetic: it encourages solo playing and higher melodic phrases, highlighting the balance of the treble register.

In amplified mode, the Kala active equalizer allows quick tonal adjustments depending on the amp or mixer, and the built-in tuner provides real ease on stage. Finally, the Aquila B-Blacks strings strongly contribute to the instrument's character: they promote a sense of tuning stability, generous sustain, and a balanced response, while also aligning with a more ecological approach.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and the sound behavior intended by Kala, you can opt for a set of Aquila B-Blacks strings for tenor ukulele (the same type as factory-installed). This is the simplest choice to regain the touch, balance, and sustain characteristic of this model.

Technical specifications

Type	Tenor	Fingerboard	rosewood
Top	Amara and mahogany	Scale length	43.18 cm / 17" / 431.8 mm
Back and sides	Amara (dark color palette, Tri-Top style with central mahogany strip)	Nut and saddle	Graphtech Nubone
Cutaway	Florentine	Strings	Aquila B-Blacks
Finish	satin open-pore	Electronics	active equalizer with built-in tuner
Neck	acacia