Kala Solid Spruce Solid Ziricote Super Tenor
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A Tenor XL Designed to Stand Out in the Kala Range
With this solid spruce + solid ziricote configuration, Kala offers an instrument that is both visually spectacular and highly refined sonically. The Tenor XL format (also called "Super Tenor") provides a playing feel that is more spacious than a classic tenor while maintaining the ukulele spirit: an excellent choice to enrich your instrument collection and gain in projection, dynamics, and precision.
For Which Musician and Styles
This ukulele is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced ukulele players who want an expressive instrument capable of transitioning from chord playing to more nuanced styles (arpeggios, fingerpicking, solo arrangements). Its balanced response suits pop, folk, chanson, soft jazz repertoires as well as studio and stage contexts where note definition and sustain make a difference.
Sound
The solid spruce top provides clarity, attack, and excellent dynamics: the more delicately (or energetically) you play, the more the instrument responds. The solid ziricote back and sides enhance harmonic richness, with dense lows, warm mids, and well-defined highs. The Tenor XL format contributes to a sense of sustain and projection, ideal for a balanced, clear, and resonant sound with beautiful note length.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To protect and maintain the instrument daily, you can opt for a clip-on tuner, a stand (floor or wall), and a microfiber cloth for the satin finish. For strings, prefer a set of clear nylon with wound low G to stay true to the original tension and response.
Technical specifications
| Category | Ukulele | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Format | tenor | Nbrs of frets | 19 |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | nylon | Color | Natural |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Satin |
| Back&Sides | Ziricote | Hardware | Chromed |
| Back and sides | solid ziricote | Number of frets | 19 |
| Binding | flamed maple | Headstock | slotted |
| Body length | 12.63" / 320.68 mm | Scale length | 18.90" / 480 mm |
| Finish | satin | Saddle | NuBone (Graph Tech) |
| Neck | mahogany | Total instrument length | 28.00" / 711.20 mm |
| Fretboard | rosewood | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the difference of this Kala's Super Tenor format?
The Tenor XL format features a 480 mm scale length and an overall length of 711.20 mm, providing a playing feel broader than a classic tenor. It enhances note sustain and projection.
What tone do solid spruce and solid ziricote provide?
The solid spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and dynamics. The solid ziricote back and sides support dense bass and warm midrange frequencies.
Is this ukulele suitable for arpeggios and fingerpicking?
With its 19 frets and a response described as balanced, this model is suitable for arpeggios, fingerpicking, and solo arrangements. The rosewood fingerboard supports nuanced playing across the entire neck.
Can the Kala Solid Spruce Solid Ziricote Super Tenor be plugged into an amplifier?
There is no onboard electronics: this ukulele is not electro-acoustic. Amplification will therefore require adding an appropriate external system.
What strings should be used on this Kala Super Tenor?
Clear nylon strings with a wound low G are recommended to maintain the original tension and response feel. The saddle is made of NuBone Graph Tech.
