Kala Ka-Sa-Te-C - Solid Acacia

A Key Piece in Kala's Solid Acacia Range

The Solid Acacia series highlights a wood prized for its lively visual appeal and warm nuances, often compared to koa in appearance. Within this line, Kala offers several sizes (from soprano to baritone), with the tenor positioned as an excellent balance between comfort, projection, and versatility. This cutaway electro-acoustic version clearly targets musicians seeking an expressive acoustic instrument that's also ready for stage or recording.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

This model is suited both for intermediate players looking for a genuine qualitative step up, and advanced players seeking a high-performance, elegant tenor. The tenor format is particularly well-suited for dynamic strumming, vocal accompaniment, fingerstyle, and richer arrangements (pop, folk, indie, ballads, modern acoustic). Thanks to the cutaway, melodic lines and chords high up the neck become more accessible, appealing to musicians exploring solo playing.

Sound

The solid acacia construction promotes precise response and a good dynamic range: the attack is clear, with present mids and controlled brightness that helps the instrument "cut through" a mix. The tenor size generally offers more body and sustain than a concert, enhancing chord depth and note sustain in picking. In terms of luthiery, the combination of a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard contributes to comfortable playability and a warm tonal balance. When amplified, the Fishman Kula provides practical and consistent sound reproduction for rehearsals, stage, and direct recording.

Technical specifications

Category	Ukulele	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Format	tenor	Electroacoustic	Yes
Left handed	No	Color	Natural
Strings	nylon	Finishing	Satin
Back&Sides	Acacia	Hardware	Chromed

Type	tenor cutaway electro-acoustic	Neck	mahogany
Top	solid acacia	Nut and Saddle	GraphTech NuBone
Binding	maple	Preamp Type	Fishman Kula
Finish	satin	Accessories	case available as an option
Scale Length	43.18 cm / 17" / 432 mm	Note	free Kala app available for tablatures, tuner, and playing tips.