Kala KA-MRT-GRN-S Soprano Ukulele
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Kala
KA-MRT-GRN-S Soprano Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
525097
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-MRT-GRN-S Soprano Ukulele
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$32.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala is a fantastic entry point into the ukulele world. The all-Meranti construction delivers a surprisingly sweet and balanced tone, and the Aquila strings make it easy to play. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun, affordable, and portable instrument for casual strumming.
Product Description
- Kala KA-MRT-GRN-S Soprano Ukulele
- Soprano Ukulele
- Top: Meranti
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Neck: Meranti
- Fretboard: Indonesian Nandu
- Total length: 534 mm
- Scale: 343 mm (13.5")
- 12 Frets
- Graph Tech TusQ nut and bridge
- Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
- Colour: Fern green transparent satin
PROS
- • Meranti wood provides a warm, mellow tone, surprisingly full for the price.
- • Aquila Super Nylgut strings offer comfortable playability and a bright, clear voice.
- • Graph Tech TusQ nut and saddle enhance sustain and intonation slightly.
- • The Fern green transparent satin finish is aesthetically pleasing and well-applied.
CONS
- • Meranti construction limits high-end sparkle; lacks the complexity of Koa.
- • The Indonesian Nandu fretboard can feel slightly less refined than rosewood.
- • Limited fret space (12) restricts higher-register playing and advanced techniques.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Meranti
Back & Sides
Meranti
Size
534 mm (21 inches)
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 220 grams (7.8 ounces)
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Koa top generally offers a brighter, more complex sound, while the Meranti provides a warmer, rounder tone—it's a different flavor, not necessarily 'better'.
With only 12 frets, it's a bit limiting for advanced fingerstyle, but perfectly adequate for basic chords and simpler melodies.
The satin finish is fairly durable, but avoid excessive humidity or direct sunlight to prevent potential clouding over time.
