Kala KA-surf-wipeout 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-wipeout suitable for beginners?
Its concert size and Aquila Super Nylgut strings provide a playable setup ideal for starting out. The 35.56 cm scale length offers sufficient space to work on chords and arpeggios.
What sound character does the spruce top provide?
The spruce top promotes a clear attack and bright definition. Chords and picking patterns are articulated with precision.
Is this ukulele electro-acoustic?
This model is not electro-acoustic: no onboard electronics are included.
Which replacement strings should be chosen for this concert ukulele?
The original setup uses Aquila Super Nylgut, a type of nylon strings. This reference maintains the instrument’s declared soft touch and balanced response.
What are the materials of the neck and fingerboard?
The neck is made of mahogany and the fingerboard of rosewood. The nut and saddle are crafted from GraphTech NuBone, a material associated with consistent vibration transmission. The satin finish completes the set.
