Kala Ka-Surf-Farout Ka-Surf Surf Series
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A "Surf" Series Designed for Playing Pleasure
This Surf series is directly inspired by the aesthetics of California beaches: vintage lines, board culture spirit, and relaxed vibe. Within the Kala range, it is a ukulele designed to combine a strong visual identity with a reliable sound, featuring simple and effective luthiery that emphasizes musicality and playability.
For Whom and Which Styles?
With its concert format and accessible setup, this model is suitable for both beginners seeking an inspiring instrument and intermediate musicians looking for a pleasant everyday ukulele. It is particularly well-suited for accompaniment styles (pop, folk, chanson), dynamic rhythms, clean arpeggios, and quintessential "beach" playing, while remaining precise enough to work on intonation and placement.
Sound
The spruce top provides a clear attack and good definition, with a bright quality that highlights chords and picking patterns. The concert format generally offers more presence and projection than a soprano, while remaining compact and comfortable. The GraphTech NuBone nut/saddle combo promotes consistent vibration transmission and stable intonation, while the Aquila Super Nylgut strings deliver a soft feel and balanced response, with the typical warmth of "nylon-like" materials.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For practical use, a clip-on tuner is perfectly suited to the ukulele format (quick and discreet tuning). If you want to maintain exactly the same feel and response, prioritize Aquila Super Nylgut strings when replacing strings.
Technical specifications
| Category | Ukulele | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Format | concert | Electroacoustic | No |
| Left handed | No | Color | Multicolor |
| Strings | nylon | Finishing | Satin |
| Top | Spruce | Hardware | Chromed |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | ||
| Type | Concert | Scale length | 35.56 cm (14" / 355.6 mm) |
| Finish | satin | Nut and saddle | GraphTech NuBone |
| Neck | mahogany | Note | free Kala app available on smartphone or tablet (tablatures, tuner, playing tips) |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Kala Ka-Surf-Farout suitable for beginners learning the ukulele?
This concert-size model is designed for beginners as well as intermediate players. Its 35.56 cm scale length offers a compact size suited for working on chords, rhythms, and fingerpicking patterns.
What sound does the spruce top of this concert ukulele provide?
The spruce top delivers a clear attack and bright definition. Chords and picking patterns gain clarity, supported by a mahogany back and sides.
Can this Kala Surf Series ukulele be plugged into an amplifier?
This ukulele is not electro-acoustic and does not include any built-in amplification system.
What replacement strings should be used on this model?
The original setup uses Aquila Super Nylgut nylon strings. This specification preserves the soft feel and balanced response characteristic of the instrument.
Which accessories are appropriate for this ukulele?
A clip-on tuner is recommended for quick tuning of the ukulele size. The free Kala app, available on smartphone or tablet, also offers a tuner, tablatures, and playing tips. The GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle contribute to stable intonation.
