Kala Makala Shark MK-SS-BLU
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Makala Shark MK-SS-BLU
Product Info
Article Number:
600645
Brand:
Kala
Model:
Makala Shark MK-SS-BLU
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kala Makala Shark is a fantastic entry point into the ukulele world, especially for younger players or those wanting a super-portable instrument. It's built to take a beating, sounds decent thanks to that mahogany top, and the cool shark design is a real winner. Don’t expect concert-level performance, but for casual strumming and fun, it's hard to beat the value.
Product Description
- Kala Makala Shark MK-SS-BLU
- Soprano Ukulele
- Top: Philippine mahogany
- Body: Plastic
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 348 mm
- Total length: 533 mm
- 12 Brass frets
- Rosewood bridge
- Colour: Mako Blue Matte
- Includes Makala nylon bag
PROS
- • The Philippine mahogany top delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone for the price.
- • The plastic body offers excellent durability, ideal for travel and beginners.
- • Rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience, comfortable for chord shapes.
- • The Mako Blue Matte finish is distinctive and aesthetically pleasing, a real standout.
CONS
- • The plastic body, while durable, lacks the acoustic projection of a wood body ukulele.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might show some minor fret buzz, common at this price point.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end response and advanced playing techniques.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Philippine mahogany
Back & Sides
Plastic
Size
Soprano (348 mm scale)
Frets
12 Brass
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 220g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The plastic construction dampens the tone, resulting in less sustain and a slightly thinner sound than a fully wooden model. It's still pleasant, just not as rich.
Yes, the soprano scale and rosewood fingerboard are generally quite comfortable, even for those with smaller hands or no prior experience.
It’s surprisingly robust! The plastic is designed to handle bumps and scrapes better than a traditional wood body, making it ideal for kids or travel.
