Kala KA-S Soprano
Overview
The Kala KA-S Soprano is a well-crafted soprano ukulele that delivers the classic, bright ukulele sound in the traditional smallest body size. It features a mahogany top, back, and sides with a mahogany neck and a walnut fingerboard, providing warmth and resonance from the naturally musical mahogany tonewood. The soprano body produces the quintessential ukulele tone -- bright, cheerful, and jangly with a quick attack and a sweet, singing sustain that captures the spirit of Hawaiian music. The compact 13-inch scale length makes it easy to hold and play for children and adults with smaller hands, while the 1.375-inch nut width keeps the string spacing manageable for comfortable chord shapes. Aquila Super Nylgut strings deliver a responsive, lively feel that maximizes the soprano's projection and brightness. The satin finish looks clean and allows the wood to breathe, while the chrome die-cast tuners provide stable tuning that is a significant improvement over friction pegs found on cheaper sopranos. Build quality is consistent with Kala's reputation for reliable, well-made ukuleles, with smooth fret ends and a comfortable, playable neck. This soprano is an excellent choice for beginners looking for a genuine ukulele experience, or experienced players who want a quality soprano for travel or casual playing. The soprano size naturally has less volume and bass response compared to concert or tenor ukuleles.
Ukuleles
A well-crafted soprano ukulele in the classic smallest size, producing bright, cheerful tone from its all-mahogany body with reliable die-cast tuners for stable pitch.
Instrument Details
$59
Beginner
Brand
Kala
Type
Soprano Ukulele
Made In
China
Year
2010
