Kala Cape Lilac Mahogany Tenor + gigbag

A Series Designed to Stand Out in the Kala Range

With the Cape Lilac Mahogany series, Kala highlights a tenor ukulele with an immediately recognizable visual character, without sacrificing the essentials: a musical instrument that is enjoyable to play and made to keep up with a regular practice rhythm. The combination of a satin finish, black purflings, and an all Cape Lilac Mahogany construction aims for a clear balance between style and performance, whether playing at home, in lessons, or rehearsals. The included case reinforces this "ready to go" logic, appreciated for protecting the instrument daily and simplifying transport.

A Tenor Ukulele for Which Musicians and Styles?

This Kala is suitable both for demanding beginners (who want to start with an inspiring and stable instrument) and for intermediate players looking for a tenor ukulele with a unique look and warm tone. The tenor format generally offers more space between positions and a more "open" playing feel: practical for working on chord clarity, fast transitions, and melodic passages higher up the neck.

Regarding repertoire, its personality particularly suits acoustic pop, chanson, folk, light bossa, and soft-touch accompaniments (steady strumming, arpeggios, fingerstyle). If you're looking for a ukulele that "fills" without harshness, with a well-grounded presence, this model ticks the right boxes.

Sound

The choice of construction with top, back, and sides in Cape Lilac Mahogany directs the sound towards a warm and balanced signature. In this range, midtones are often emphasized (where chords live), with a clear attack and a very flattering roundness for accompaniment. The tenor format contributes to broader projection and a more generous "body" feel, useful when playing with other instruments or maintaining a strong rhythmic presence.

The satin finish adds to comfort (less "sticky" hand, natural glide) and provides a consistent response, pleasant when varying attack dynamics. The Graph Tech NuBone components at the nut and bridge promote even vibration transmission: gaining precision, coherence between strings, and perceived tuning accuracy, whether in open chords or melodic lines. Finally, the Aquila strings offer a controlled tension feel and clear attack, ideal for achieving a lively and defined sound from the first minutes of playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This model comes with a case, so the essentials for basic transport and protection are already covered. To complete your setup without compatibility issues, a clip-on chromatic tuner (universal) is a simple and effective choice, as well as a universal ukulele stand to secure storage at home or in the studio. For maintenance, having a set of tenor ukulele strings (tenor format) helps maintain the desired feel and balance when it's time to replace them.

Technical specifications

Type	tenor ukulele	Radius	not provided by manufacturer
Top	Cape Lilac Mahogany	Number of frets	not provided by manufacturer
Back	Cape Lilac Mahogany	Nut	Graph Tech NuBone
Sides	Cape Lilac Mahogany	Bridge	Graph Tech NuBone
Finish	satin	Strings	Aquila
Purflings	black	Case	included
Scale length	not provided by manufacturer (inches and mm not available)	Model	Kala Cape Lilac Mahogany Tenor
Nut width	not provided by manufacturer (mm and inches not available)