Updated On May 10th, 2025
Looking for the best Kala? You aren't short of choices in 2022. The difficult bit is deciding the best Kala for you, but luckily that's where we can help. Based on testing out in the field with reviews, sells etc, we've created this ranked list of the finest Kala.
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Kala KALA-UBASS-JYMN-BK-FS-NM Journeyman UBass Black U-BASS Mahogany with Gig Bag - New
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Kala Acoustic-Electric U Bass Ukelele Striped Ebony/Round Wounds
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Kala 15S Satin Mahogany Ukulele with Hawaiian Island Laser Etching KA-15S-H1
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Kala 15S Satin Mahogany Ukulele with Hawaiian Island & Tattoo Laser Etching KA-15S-H2
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Kala Striped Ebony Round Wound String Acoustic-Electric U-Bass
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Kala Exotic Mahogany Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric U-Bass
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KALA KA-KCG Ukulele
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Kala KA-PU-SSTU Pocket Travel Ukulele
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Kala UBASS-EM-FL Exotic Mahogany Fretless Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Ukulele
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Kala Makala Waterman Series Composite Ukulele, Nylgut Strings w/Gig Bag Included, Translucent Orange
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Kala U Bass Black Journeyman Mahogany Ubass With Gig Bag - New! The Journeyman is the grandest UBass in the new line up, made of Mahogany with white binding, f-holes, and a cutaway. The Journeyman is a great for gigging, has the original UBass tone, and it wont break the bank. Hone your skills and perfect your craft, this UBass is made to take you as far as you want to go. The Journeyman will set you on your way to becoming a master. Specifications Finish: Mahogany Weight: 80 lbs - SKU: TMPKN6565
Top, Back and Sides: Mahogany Binding: Cream Neck: Mahogany Nut & Saddle: Plastic Headstock: Standard
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Kala Brand Music Co. is the world’s most-popular ukulele brand and the founder of the Original U•BASS®, family-owned and operated in the sunny Northern California city of Petaluma. Kala is home to the most diverse catalog of ukuleles in history, with a wide variety of offerings in sizes, styles and tonewoods, all bound by a singular quality and creative vision. We are the brand of choice for artists like Vance Joy, Twenty One Pilots, mxmtoon, Walk Off the Earth, and Dodie, with instruments sold and enjoyed in over 50 countries around the globe.
Striped Ebony Top,Exotic Mahogany Neck,Laurel Fingerboard,Custom Hipshot Ultralite Tuners,Satin Finish
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Kala KA-15S-HI Hawaiian Island Laser Soprano Ukulele The Hawaiian Islands are laser etched into these Kala Mahogany Soprano ukes. These models also feature a Tribal Rosette, and an optional Tattoo
Soprano Scale Mahogany Body 12 Bass Frets Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge Mahogany Neck
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About this item Kala's most popular ukulele model, the KA-15S with laser etched Hawaiian islands and Polynesian Tattoo. The KA-15S came into the world in 2005 as the answer to a high-quality, affordable, entry-level ukulele and still remains the unrivaled ukulele in its class. The KA-15S is well-suited for classroom use, practicing, and acoustic performance. It is the instrument of choice for schools - More people learn to play on a Kala than any other ukulele brand A very traditional Mahogany Soprano Ukulele in a satin finish with a bright, warm, full-bodied tone. Comes with a beautiful Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge, Mahogany Neck, 12 Brass Frets, GraphTech NuBone and Aquila Super Nylgut Strings from Italy and distinguished by its etched Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette Kala ukuleles are played by some of the most renowned players around the world including: twenty one pilots, Vance Joy, dodie, EatMyUke, The Ukulele Teacher, and Zac Brown. SOPRANO UKULELE This is the most common size of ukulele, and the smallest, with the shortest scale length and tightest fret spacing tuned G C E A
From Kala's flagship line, the KA-15S-H2 Soprano Ukulele built from mahogany has a traditional design highlighted with a gorgeous satin finish
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The Kala Striped Ebony Acoustic-Electric U-Bass is a short bass that provides the same deep, rich tones you would get out of a standard bass. This U-Bass is even tuned to the standard E-A-D-G bass tuning. Being strung with Kala's premium metal round wood stings gives you accurate intonation, warm, booming tones with lower tension. The beautiful Striped Ebony U-Bass has a deep brown color with reddish-brown striping. The maple binding creates a striking contrast with the ebony body, helping the striping stand out. Plug in your U-Bass to truly experience the power behind this compact instrument with the Shadow U-Bass NFX electronics. Features: Acoustic-electric U-bass Striped ebony body Walnut fingerboard and maple binding Round wound strings Shadow U-Bass NFX Gig Bag Included Get your Kala UBASS-EBY-FSRW Striped Ebony With Round Wounds Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Ukulele today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.
Shadow U-Bass NFX Striped ebony body UBASS-EBY-FSRW Striped Ebony Acoustic-Electric U-Bass with Round Wounds
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The Exotic Mahogany Acoustic-Electric U-Bass was introduced in 2012 and quickly became one of Kala's best-selling models. The unique orange and brown colors distinguish the exotic mahogany's recognizable "tiger stripe" design, giving the perfect visual character to pair with the low-end and distinct bass tone. A gig bag is included.
The Exotic Mahogany Acoustic-Electric U-Bass was introduced in 2012 and quickly became one of Kala's best-selling models The unique orange and brown colors distinguish the exotic mahogany's recognizable "tiger stripe" design, giving the perfect visual character to pair with the low-end and distinct bass tone A gig bag is included
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KALA KA-KCG Ukulele, Concert, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, 20 Fret(s)
KALA KA-KCG Ukulele Finishing: Glossy Finishing: Glossy Number of Frets: 20 Machine Heads: Chrome Die-cast Scale Length: 14.88" Number of Frets: 20 Machine Heads: Chrome Die-cast Bridge Saddle Type: Rosewood Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Bridge Saddle Type: Rosewood
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Take these ultra thinbody ukes anywhere. Stuff em' in your backpack, suitcase or briefcase. Features a 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" archback thinbody depth with a surprisingly full sound. All models have a solid spruce top and project quite nicely. Each model comes with a deluxe custom embroidered bag.
11 Sopranissimo scale Solid spruce on top, with mahogany laminated back and sides Kala KA-PU-SSTU Pocket Travel Ukulele
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The Acoustic-Electric Kala U-Bass has been grabbing the attention of bass players since its introduction in 2012. Continuing the tradition of excellence is the UBASS-EM-FL Exotic Mahogany Fretless Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Ukulele. Featuring an exotic mahogany construction, Shadow U-Bass NFX Electronics and a truly unique compact size, this ukulele is perfect for bass players who are looking for an easily portable, sleekly designed bass that can still fill a whole room with an intense sound. Fretless Design Kala has designed this model of their U-Bass series without frets so you can have an endless sonic playground. Without frets you are able to truly master your capabilities as an artist by not relying on frets for positioning. You also have endless possibilities to discover and learn new chords without frets slowing you down.Exotic Mahogany Exotic mahogany is a stiff, hard and dense wood that provides a warm, woody tone with an emphasis on low and mid-range frequencies. This wood gives you clear, crisp and distinct fundamental tones. These tonal qualities combined with the beautiful unique grain patterns this wood provides, give you a U-Bass ukulele that will look and sound phenomenal. The black binding accents the medium dark exotic mahogany wood while the satin finish allows the exotic mahogany to truly show the woods natural unique grain patterns. Shadow U-Bass NFX ElectronicsThe Shadow U-Bass NFX gives you great amplification and tone when plugging the U-Bass into an amplifier. These electronics feature an EQ with built-in tuner, volume and tone control knobs so you can have full control over the tone of your U-Bass. Features: Fretless Design for Smooth, Upright Bass SoundExotic Mahogany Top, Back & SidesMahogany Neck with Walnut Fingerboard Shadow U-Bass NFX Electronics Padded Gig Bag Included Get your Kala UBASS-EM-FL Exotic Mahogany Fretless Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Ukulele today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.
Exotic Mahogony Top, Back & Sides Mahogany Neck with Walnut Fingerboard Kala UBASS-EM-FL Exotic Mahogany Fretless Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Ukulele
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The Makala Waterman Series by Kala features the latest water resistant composite technology packaged in vintage design and sound. The Waterman Series is designed for playability, portability and durability, making it the ultimate outdoor/travel ukulele.In addition to being the perfect go anywhere ukulele for the outdoor enthusiast, the materials used in the Waterman’s construction make it an excellent choice for school and community music programs where cleanliness is a consideration. The ukuleles are easy to keep clean which is advantageous in settings where instruments are being shared.Makala Waterman ukuleles come in soprano size and include a logo backpack/carrying bag. The instruments are made of high grade polycarbonate ABS construction which is durable and weather resistant, and are complemented with nickel plated open gear tuners. Each model is strung with Aquila Super Nyglut Strings.Waterman ukuleles are available in three different color configurations. Waterman “Colors” feature six choices of vintage color tops with matching headstock and black satin back and sides. Waterman “Clear” ukes feature three different see- through translucent colors, and Waterman “Swirls” are a nod to popular vintage 50’s and 60’s ukulele styles with unique marbleized color back and sides with egg shell tops and headstocks.Features: Water resistant Affordable Portable Durable Easy to keep clean High grade polycarbonate construction Nickel plated open gear tuners Aquila Super Nylgut Strings Logo backpack bag included
Kala Ukulele, known for several brands of high quality yet affordable instruments, has been inspired by the 1950's Maccaferri ukulele and created a new uke with a focus on the outdoor enthusiast. "The Waterman" is a ukulele for everyone but pays special tribute to people that live the waterman, outdoor lifestyle. The Waterman Ukulele pays homage in part to the legendary ukulele designer, Mario Maccaferri. Inspired at the 1939 World's Fair he saw plastic as the material of the future. Mario eventually combined his skills as a luthier and his business of injection molding and invented the Maccaferi Ukulele. After being endorsed by entertainer, Arthur Godfrey, on his TV show, 9 million of the Maccaferri ukes were sold between 1949 and 1969. KALA has taken the Maccaferri concept and brought it to another level. The innovative Waterman is a high-quality, affordable ukulele that sounds great and stays in tune. It is the portable, take-anywhere ukulele. It's the ultimate outdoor ukulele. Take it to the beach, the river, the lake, the mountains.... Take the Waterman anyplace. anywhere. It's your uke for the road.