Kala KA-CB-VICT-C Cigar Box Ukulele
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Kala
KA-CB-VICT-C Cigar Box Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
593134
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-CB-VICT-C Cigar Box Ukulele
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala cigar box uke is a real conversation starter with its cool Victorian design. It’s surprisingly resonant for a budget-friendly instrument, and the Meranti wood gives it a warm, mellow tone. It's perfect for folks who want something different and enjoy a bit of vintage charm without needing a high-end instrument.
Product Description
- Kala KA-CB-VICT-C Cigar Box Ukulele
- Concert Ukulele
- Cigar Box Ukulele Collection
- Body size: Concert
- Top: Meranti
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Indonesian Nandu
- Scale: 381 mm (15")
- Total length: 610 mm
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle
- 18 Nickel silver frets
- Open machine heads with black knobs
- Top with ornate Victorian motif
- Silk-matte finish
- Factory strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Victorian motif adds a unique aesthetic appeal and visual interest.
- • Meranti wood provides a warm, resonant tone with a surprising amount of projection.
- • Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle enhance tuning stability and sustain.
- • Aquila Super Nylgut strings offer a comfortable feel and a bright, clear ukulele voice.
CONS
- • Meranti, while decent, isn’t a premium tonewood limiting high-end sparkle.
- • Open-gear tuners can be a bit finicky and require more careful adjustments.
- • The cigar box construction can make it slightly less robust than a standard ukulele.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Meranti
Back & Sides
Meranti
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.2 lbs (544g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Meranti offers a warmer, less bright tone than koa; it’s more mellow and woody, lacking some of the sparkle and high-end clarity.
The Indonesian Nandu fingerboard is generally smooth, but the shorter scale length may require slightly adjusted finger placement compared to a full-size guitar.
The design is primarily cosmetic, although the applied finish could subtly influence resonance, but the impact is minimal.
