Kala KA-HIBISCUS-C Mahogany Uke
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Kala
KA-HIBISCUS-C Mahogany Uke
Product Info
Article Number:
590945
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-HIBISCUS-C Mahogany Uke
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$94.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala Hibiscus Concert Uke is a solid choice for beginners and intermediate players looking for a warm, inviting sound. The all-mahogany construction gives it a lovely, mellow tone that's great for strumming chords and singing along. It's a beautiful instrument, well-built for the price, and a joy to play.
Product Description
- Kala KA-HIBISCUS-C Mahogany Uke
- Concert Ukulele
- The Voyage Collection series
- Top with artistic "Resourceful" motif (hibiscus) by Maori artist Sam Mangakahia
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Total length: 608 mm
- Scale: 376 mm (14.8125")
- 18 Frets
- Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle
- Open machine heads with white tuning buttons
- Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
- Colour: Natural satin
- Includes Voyage Collection bag
PROS
- • Mahogany construction delivers a warm, focused, and pleasingly mellow tone.
- • Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle improve sustain and intonation noticeably.
- • The Aquila Super Nylgut strings offer a bright, comfortable feel and good projection.
- • Sam Mangakahia’s hibiscus artwork adds a unique aesthetic touch and collector appeal.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners can be a bit less precise than geared tuners for absolute tuning stability.
- • Mahogany’s tone, while lovely, lacks the bright shimmer of some other ukulele woods.
- • The satin finish, while attractive, might feel a little less premium to some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.3 lbs (590g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The artwork itself doesn't impact the sound; it's purely cosmetic. The wood and construction determine the tone, and this ukulele delivers a warm mahogany sound.
They’re functional, but require a slightly more delicate touch than geared tuners to achieve precise tuning. It's a good learning opportunity for tuning fundamentals.
Koa generally has a brighter, more vibrant tone with a more complex overtone series. Mahogany is warmer and more focused, offering a smoother, more mellow character.
