Kala KA-GARDENIA-C Mahogany Uke
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Kala
KA-GARDENIA-C Mahogany Uke
Product Info
Article Number:
590937
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-GARDENIA-C Mahogany Uke
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kala Gardenia is a solid-wood ukulele offering a genuinely warm and pleasant tone at a surprisingly affordable price point. It's a great choice for beginners or players looking for a reliable, comfortable instrument for strumming chords and simple melodies – a real workhorse for casual playing and learning.
Product Description
- Kala KA-GARDENIA-C Mahogany Uke
- Ukulele
- The Voyage Collection series
- Body size: Concert
- Scale length: 376 mm (14.8125")
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Top: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Total length: 608 mm
- Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle
- 18 Frets
- Open machine heads with white tuning buttons
- Silk-matte finish
- Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
- Includes Voyage Collection bag
PROS
- • Solid mahogany construction delivers a warm, resonant tone with surprising depth.
- • Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle improve sustain and tuning stability.
- • Aquila Super Nylgut strings offer a bright, comfortable playing experience.
- • The Voyage Collection bag provides convenient protection and portability.
CONS
- • Silk-matte finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Open-gear tuners aren't as precise or stable as geared tuners.
- • Mahogany's tone can be a bit 'dark' for players wanting a very bright ukulele sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
1.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardenia's solid mahogany provides a noticeably warmer, more complex tone with better projection than the Lamino-C, though the Lamino is more resistant to environmental changes.
While not as precise as geared tuners, the Gardenia's open-gear tuners are acceptable for casual play; more serious players might consider an upgrade for improved tuning accuracy.
The silk-matte finish provides a nice feel, but it's a bit more delicate than gloss finishes and will show fingerprints and minor scratches more readily – regular cleaning is recommended.
