Kala Ka-Te With Gigbag Tenor Satin Mahogany

A Classic Variation from Kala

Like the KA-15 series, Kala's Satin Mahogany series has established itself as a reliable choice thanks to its timeless aesthetic and satin finish. This approach emphasizes simplicity, efficiency, and longevity, with a ukulele designed to accompany your playing over the long term, from the living room to the stage.

Who Is It For and In Which Styles Does It Shine?

This tenor is aimed at both motivated beginners and intermediate players seeking a reliable and versatile instrument. The tenor format offers a more "guitar-like" feel under the fingers, appreciated for fingerstyle, pop/folk rhythms, vocal accompaniment, as well as more precise arrangements requiring good left-hand comfort.

Sound

With its mahogany top, this Kala delivers a warm character, with present mids and a soft attack, very pleasant for accompaniment. The rosewood fingerboard contributes to a balanced and clear response, useful for maintaining definition on arpeggios. The GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle promote consistent string vibration, aiding tuning and stability, while the Aquila Super Nylgut strings offer a supple feel and coherent projection, suitable for both light, perceptive playing and strumming.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the same feel and response, opt for a set of Aquila Super Nylgut strings for tenor ukulele. If you want a rounder or brighter sound, stick to a gauge specifically designed for the tenor format to preserve the balance and tension suited to the instrument.

Technical specifications

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

Type	Tenor	Scale length	16" / 406 mm
Finish	satin	Nut and saddle	GraphTech NuBone
Binding	cream	Preamp type	UK-300TR
Neck	mahogany