Kala KA-GTR-MTN-E Thinline Nylon
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Kala
KA-GTR-MTN-E Thinline Nylon
Product Info
Article Number:
577939
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-GTR-MTN-E Thinline Nylon
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala is a fantastic option for the gigging classical guitarist who needs amplification. The solid top gives it a surprisingly rich voice, and the Fishman pickup is a reliable workhorse. It's a comfortable and versatile instrument that bridges the gap between traditional classical and stage performance.
Product Description
- Kala KA-GTR-MTN-E Thinline Nylon
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Thinline with cutaway
- Top: solid mahogany
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Black binding
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Total length: 1048 mm
- Nut width: 47.5 mm (1.85")
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- 20 Nickel silver frets
- Pickup: Fishman Presys II with built-in tuner
- Volume
- bass and treble control
- Open gold-plated machine heads
- Original strings: Savarez nylon/carbon classical
- Colour: Natural
- high gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers a warm, focused, and surprisingly resonant tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and excellent note definition.
- • Fishman Presys II pickup system provides reliable amplified sound with tuner.
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a balanced tonal character and comfortable feel.
CONS
- • Thinline design might lack the projection of a full-bodied classical guitar.
- • Ebony fingerboard, while smooth, can be brittle and susceptible to dryness.
- • The Savarez/carbon strings are decent, but an upgrade would significantly enhance the tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20 Nickel silver
Nut Width
47.5 mm (1.85")
Weight
1.8 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pickup system itself doesn’t directly alter the unplugged tone, but the electronics housing can slightly dampen resonance. It's minimal, but noticeable in a very quiet room.
The slightly longer scale provides a tighter bass response and improved projection, but may require a short adjustment period for players used to a more traditional 650mm scale.
Mahogany's density helps reduce feedback compared to some other tonewoods, but careful EQ adjustments and mic placement are still essential at very high stage volumes.
