Kala Ka-15 Bariton Mahogany + Gigbag
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The KA-15 Series: A Must-Have from Kala
A true flagship of the brand, the KA-15 series has established itself as a standard thanks to an excellent balance between simplicity, musicality, and careful craftsmanship. Available in several sizes and finishes, it retains Kala's DNA: recognized tonewoods and an approach designed for immediate playability with a reliable instrument, whether you are a beginner or already advanced.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Kala KA-15 Baritone is aimed both at beginners looking for an easy-to-handle instrument and at intermediate players seeking an inspiring baritone to expand their palette. Its lower register is perfectly suited for vocal accompaniment, folk, pop, soft jazz, as well as arrangements with enriched chords. It is also an excellent choice for guitarists who want to find familiar size and range while enjoying the ukulele feel.
Sound
With a mahogany top, the KA-15 Baritone favors a soft attack and warm tone with present mids that highlight rhythms and arpeggios. Mahogany provides a balanced response across the spectrum, while the long scale length typical of the baritone promotes a sense of sustain and a more "settled" projection. The combination with the GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle contributes to good vibration transfer, improving precision and tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For maintenance and identical replacement, choose a set of Aquila Super Nylgut strings dedicated to the baritone ukulele. A gig bag is available as an option: make sure to select a model explicitly designed for the baritone size to ensure a proper fit.
Technical specifications
| Category | Ukulele | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Format | Baritone | Electroacoustic | No |
| Left handed | No | Color | Natural |
| Strings | nylon | Finishing | Satin |
| Top | Mahogany | Hardware | Chromed |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | ||
| Type | Baritone | Nut and saddle | GraphTech NuBone |
| Finish | satin | Accessories | gig bag optional |
| Neck | mahogany | Note | download the free Kala app on your smartphone or tablet for tablatures, a tuner, and playing tips |
| Scale length | 20" / 508 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What tuning is used for the Kala KA-15 Baritone Mahogany?
The description identifies this model as a baritone nylon-string ukulele but does not specify its original tuning.
Is the baritone size suitable for guitar players?
Its 20-inch scale length, or 508 mm, provides size and pitch references suited to an approach close to the guitar. This size is intended to retain a ukulele feel in a lower register.
What tonal quality does mahogany construction provide?
The top, back, and sides are made of mahogany. This wood promotes a soft attack, present midrange, and even response, suitable for both rhythmic strumming and fingerpicking.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier?
This model is not electro-acoustic and therefore does not have electronics intended for direct amplification.
Is a gig bag included with this baritone ukulele?
The gig bag is listed as an optional accessory. A model designed for the baritone size is required to ensure proper fit. The GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle contribute to vibration transmission and intonation stability.
