Kala Makala Waterman Series Composite Ukulele, Nylgut Strings w/Gig Bag Included, Translucent Orange

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.