Kala KA-OWL-MNG-TE Tenor Ukulele
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Kala
KA-OWL-MNG-TE Tenor Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
590522
Brand:
Kala
Model:
KA-OWL-MNG-TE Tenor Ukulele
Category:
Tenor Ukuleles
Price:
$491.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala Owl is a really solid choice for intermediate players wanting a well-built, amplified tenor. The mango top gives it a sweet, focused voice, and the cutaway makes those higher notes accessible. It’s a versatile instrument, great for everything from strumming along to fingerstyle and performing live.
Product Description
- Kala KA-OWL-MNG-TE Tenor Ukulele
- Tenor Ukulele
- Style: florentine cutaway
- Back and sides: Okoume
- Top: solid mango
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 437 mm (17.1875")
- Total length: 660 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Black ABS plastic binding
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Passive piezo pickup
- Saddle: Bone
- Black open tuners
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut Tenor Low G
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid mango top delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly articulate tone.
- • Florentine cutaway provides excellent upper fret access for lead playing.
- • Okoume back and sides offer a balanced response and contribute to the ukulele’s projection.
- • Passive piezo pickup is surprisingly clean and useful for amplified performance.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't the most tonally complex wood – lacks mahogany’s depth.
- • ABS binding, while durable, doesn’t quite match the premium feel of wood binding.
- • The passive piezo pickup will require a preamp for optimal amplified tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Mango
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
Tenor (437 mm scale)
Frets
22
Electronics
Passive Piezo Pickup
Weight
Approximately 1.4 lbs (635g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mango typically offers a brighter, more focused tone than koa, which tends to be warmer and more complex. It's a matter of personal preference, but the mango offers excellent value.
The Kala Owl generally has a comfortable ‘C’ shape neck profile, though it’s not overly wide; players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, but still manageable.
A simple acoustic preamp will really bring out the best in the pickup, smoothing out the tone and adding a bit of gain. A direct box (DI) is also recommended for stage use.
