Kala Premier Bocote C-Ukulele

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Kala Premier Bocote C-Ukulele

Kala

Premier Bocote C-Ukulele

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 496095
Brand: Kala
Model: Premier Bocote C-Ukulele
Price: $141.90

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This Kala Premier Bocote C-Ukulele is a real looker and a surprisingly capable instrument. The bocote top gives it a richer tone than you'd expect at this price point, and the mahogany neck makes it a joy to play. It's ideal for intermediate players or beginners who want a ukulele that looks and sounds a step above the basic models.

Product Description

  • Kala Premier Bocote C-Ukulele
  • Concert Ukulele
  • Top: Bocote
  • Back and sides: Bocote
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Total length: 587 mm
  • Scale length: 381 mm (15")
  • Rosewood binding
  • 18 Frets
  • GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle
  • GraphTech Ratio machine heads
  • Strings: Daddario Clear Nylon
  • Colour: natural high gloss
  • Includes concert bag

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration and extend the guarantee to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Bocote top provides a surprisingly warm, complex tone for the price.
  • • Mahogany neck offers excellent playability and comfortable feel.
  • • GraphTech hardware enhances tuning stability and sustain.
  • • Rosewood binding adds a touch of elegance and improves overall build quality.
CONS
  • • Bocote can be prone to cracking with significant humidity changes.
  • • High gloss finish might be slippery for some players' preferences.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more expensive, all-solid wood ukuleles.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Bocote
Back & Sides Bocote
Size Concert (587 mm total length, 381 mm scale)
Frets 18
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 18-20 oz (estimated, based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bocote generally offers a slightly brighter and more complex tone with a bit more 'snap' than mahogany, though both are warm. It’s a subtle difference, but noticeable to a trained ear.
The high-gloss finish is attractive but requires care; it's not as resilient as a satin finish and can be susceptible to scratches. A gig bag is essential for protection.
Yes, the GraphTech nut and saddle provide good clearance, making string changes straightforward even for beginners.

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