Kala Waterman KA-SWG-YL Glow
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Waterman KA-SWG-YL Glow
Product Info
Article Number:
526085
Brand:
Kala
Model:
Waterman KA-SWG-YL Glow
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$32.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala Waterman Glow is a solid, budget-friendly option for absolute beginners or kids just starting out. The plastic construction makes it incredibly durable, and the glow-in-the-dark top is a fun touch. Don't expect a concert-grade sound, but it's a reliable and playful instrument for casual strumming.
Product Description
- Kala Waterman KA-SWG-YL Glow
- Soprano Ukulele
- Kala Waterman series
- Top: ABS composite plastic
- Back and sides: ABS composite plastic
- Neck: ABS composite plastic
- Fretboard: ABS composite plastic
- Cream binding
- 12 Frets
- Scale: 347 mm
- Total length: 527 mm
- Nut and bridge: Plastic
- Ex-factory stringing: Aquila Super Nylgut
- Colour: Silk-matte yellow top (glows in the dark)
- matte black neck
- sides and back
- Includes bag
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Durable ABS construction handles travel and beginner abuse exceptionally well.
- • The Aquila Super Nylgut strings offer a surprisingly warm and pleasant tone for plastic.
- • Glow-in-the-dark top is a fun novelty and useful for low-light playing.
- • The compact soprano size is ideal for smaller hands and travel situations.
CONS
- • ABS composite lacks the tonal complexity and resonance of traditional wood.
- • Plastic fretboard can feel less smooth and comfortable than wood alternatives.
- • Limited tonal range restricts suitability for more advanced or nuanced playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
ABS Composite Plastic
Back & Sides
ABS Composite Plastic
Size
Soprano (347 mm scale)
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 350 grams (based on similar Kala models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The top absorbs light and emits a soft glow when dark; the brightness diminishes over 15-30 minutes depending on the initial light exposure.
While playable, the plastic construction and smaller size won't offer the nuanced tone or comfortable feel for serious fingerstyle work.
It's noticeably brighter and less resonant than a wood ukulele, lacking the warmth and sustain, but still surprisingly pleasant for a plastic instrument.
