Kala KA-EMTU-T Travel Tenor Uke
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Kala
KA-EMTU-T Travel Tenor Uke
Product Info
Article Number:
574294
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-EMTU-T Travel Tenor Uke
Category:
Tenor Ukuleles
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kala Travel Tenor is a really solid option for beginners or anyone needing a compact, good-sounding uke. The all-mahogany construction delivers a mellow warmth, and the build quality is surprisingly good for the price point. It's perfect for travel, lessons, or just casual strumming around the house – a really versatile little instrument.
Product Description
- Kala KA-EMTU-T Travel Tenor Uke
- Tenor Ukulele
- Kala Exotic Mahogany Travel Series
- Type: Thin-Line
- Top: Exotic mahogany
- Back and sides: Exotic mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Black binding
- Total length: 654 mm
- Scale length: 430 mm (16 15/16")
- Body depth: 47 mm
- 18 Frets
- GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle
- Aquila Super Nylgut strings
- Colour: Natural silk-matte
- Includes custom deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Exotic mahogany provides a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
- • The GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle noticeably improve sustain and tuning stability.
- • Travel-friendly size and included gig bag make it ideal for portability and travel.
- • Rosewood fingerboard offers a comfortable playing experience with smooth action.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can lack the bright sparkle of some other tonewoods.
- • Thin-line body, while comfortable, offers slightly less volume than a full-size tenor.
- • While playable, the 18 frets limit higher register access for more advanced players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Exotic Mahogany
Back & Sides
Exotic Mahogany
Size
Travel Tenor (654mm total length, 430mm scale)
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.4 lbs (635g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Koa typically offers a brighter, more articulate tone, while this mahogany model leans towards a warmer, more mellow sound – a matter of preference.
The neck is fairly standard in profile, but the travel size might feel a bit cramped for those with very large hands, though most will find it manageable.
The gig bag is a decent, basic accessory, offering reasonable protection from bumps and scratches during travel; a hard case would be preferable for more rigorous transport.
