Kala Soprano Ukulele in Satin Mahogany (KA-15S)

I had bought a Rocket US10R but that was claimed by granddaughter so looked for another one a little more substantial and preferably with better strings. This one had consistent good write up plus Nygut strings already fitted. I'm not a super duper player but like to tockle along. This Uke is very good quality, looks beautiful too and has beautiful clear sound. It comes with Nylgut strings which make a big difference and saves you buying them later. Nylon strings need regular tuning anyway but these are easy and hold their tune well, only very minimal adjustment needed before playing. The cheaper strings on previous model didn't need much adjustment either after bedding in, but these sound and feel far superior and settle almost immediately. Delivery was super fast and within days. As a bonus it came with a very good quality Uke bag, which isn't made clear in the description. Taking into consideration the Nylgut strings and the bag. not speaking about the excellent built quality and sound of this ukulele makes it a fantastic bargain, It always sits near me and I have to smile each time I look at it. I highly recommend this one.

The best thing I have ever bought for myself for the amount of money spent!! I deliberated over a lot of ukes. The pictures do not do it justice - it looks, feels and sounds beautiful - the tuner buttons are pearlescent rather than block white which is a really nice touch. The strings are light, and gentle on the finger tips for a beginner. Even though the instrument is new it holds tune well only requiring minor adjustment. I also bought a flight tus35 for my son and it is going majorly out of tune every time it’s put down, so there’s quite a contrast between the two despite being similarly priced... I really can’t rave about the Kala ks15 enough - it’s just sheer joy!! I’ve played a few hours every day, wonderful. Update 3 weeks later: playing daily, still love it. Warning: the wood is very soft, head stock vulnerable to damage (small ding thanks to son 😫), if not in your hands put in a case straight away.

Really good ukulele! Picked it up as a starter one just to learn. The build quality is excellent, has been dropped a few times but has remained sturdy, yet is light enough to take anywhere. The sound quality is excellent, can produce a very loud sound when strummed hard. Did have a slight issue with one of the strings being a bit loose (would lose tune after round 20 minutes), however restringing that string fixed the issue. As with all nylon stringed instruments, this will lose tune very quickly to begin with, however after a few weeks they will settle in and hold a tune much longer - my uke has been in tune for 2 days now.

This is a great little starter instrument which really sings. Had never played a uke before but a I do play a bit of guitar and bass. Chose this due to the geared tuners, mahogany body and quality strings. Is a doddle to play with a good action. I really like the simple plain design. ..took it to a local uke jam where there were a lot of prettier instruments which were doubtless more expensive than my little Kala, but this uke projected above them all. A sweet tone too - am very impressed. Glad that I spent a little more than I had originally budgeted, but at the same time I would be very reluctant to spend much more when you can get such a quality little instrument at this price.

A wonderful instrument for the price, beautiful sound and holds its tuning well,not needing much even in the first few days.Though I am a beginner, I could not hear a significant difference between this uke and an expensive one made by a lutier at a group I attended.A lot of care seems to go into the making of these instruments and I am so happy with the uke that I have ordered the kala c concert uke.My husband was a little put out, thinking I planned to give concerts, as a senior citizen beginner.Playing the uke is such a joyful thing and beats all the mindfulness twaddle when you are a certain age.I am uke mad at the moment.Review from wife of account holder, a very happy bunny, with this product and brilliant Amazon service, as ever.

Perfect first Uke for kids or anyone who prefers a soprano size. Aquila Super Nylgut strings, geared tuners (holds tune well) and everything's straight and lined up correctly which you often don't get on lesser instruments. The mahogany has a nice simple and even grain and has a lovely satin finish. This ukulele has a lovely warm tone for a soprano which you often only usually get once you step up to more expensive solid wood instruments. Kala have made a great little instrument here that sounds great and feels nice enough to make you want to pick it up and play.

Waiting for ukulele for so long and receive it defective

I am so glad I did my online research to see how different ones sound and didn't just go for a cheep end market one as a beginner, because the sound and the feel makes me want to keep picking it up to practice. The YouTube reviews with a Ukulele being played by someone who had a musical ear pointed out the clear difference of the sounds, which ruled out all the cheep non mahogany ones. The also demonstrated the quality of make in all the important areas, some of which make all the difference in enjoying the item. I narrowed it down to enjoying the sound of the Kala KA-155 and the Luna Tattoo. The cheeper ones sounded much harsher and more toy like in comparison. This was my first choice to learn with as I wanted a Soprano ukulele to start. If I decide I would like to move onto a Concert Ukulele the Luna will be my next purchase.

I'm gonna say it straight up before I give this review, I love it. I've played many guitars before but this was my first Ukelele. I adore the sound it makes. It sounds very rich and it projects across the room very well. I'm very picky on minor pitch differences since I've played piano and guitar my whole life and I hear nothing wrong with it. Everything sounds in tune, as it should. As people say, looks come secondary when it comes to an instrument. However, this I think this Ukelele is straight gorgeous. The mohagony really gives it the authentic Ukelele look and there are grooves on the body that gives it an awesome flair. It's very well built. My only concern is that the top string goes out of tune if you play it for a few hours, but I think it's due to it being new and the strings are still adjusting. Nothing to be too worried as you can tune it easy in 2 seconds and hopefully it will be fixed once its been played a lot. Other than that, I'm a happy camper. I love how portable it is, as all Ukeleles are! Plus, the sound just brings a huge smile to my face when I hear it. Totally worth the money, I can't recommend it enough for all those people that want to get their first Ukelele. That about wraps it up, I hope you enjoyed the review. Click the helpful button if it was helpful in your decision so more people can see it!

Lo compré para un regalo. Conocía la fama de la marca y había tenido ocasión de probar un par de sus instrumentos de gama similar y un poco superior que tienen dos familiares y me habían gustado el tacto y el sonido. Tras leer tanto aquí como en otras plataformas reseñas eminentemente positivas, finalmente me decidí por este modelo y creo que fué un acierto. El sonido, siendo un instrumento de entrada de gama media, podríamos decir, es bueno, cálido y no demasiado estridente (dentro de las posibilidades de un ukelele soprano). Los acabados, remates etc. impecables, se nota atención por parte del fabricante, al que su fama le precede. El tacto del mástil se me hace muy agradable. Aunque yo no toco habitualmente el ukelele, sí llevo más de 15 años tocando instrumentos de cuerda de todo tipo y he tenido y, en alguna ocasión, probado ukeleles (en algunos casos más batalleros, pero en otros de gama en principio igual o superior) con un tacto más basto, un poco sensación de pequeño "leño" y este no es el caso. Como dato adicional, la persona para la que lo compré llevaba unos meses aprendiendo a tocar con un ukelele prestado muy batallero y al probar este, incluso no siendo una persona con demasiada experiencia en instrumentos de cuerda, notó una diferencia en sonido y comodidad a la hora de tocar considerables y quedó muy contenta con el regalo. Creo que no es tanto que yo sea especialmente maniático o exquisito, más bien que la diferencia es notoria y el tacto es objetivamente bueno. Mantiene la afinación razonablemente bien tanto durante sesiones más o menos largas como en lapsos de mayor inactividad, lo cual, a pesar de que sea una muy buena costumbre darle una pasada de afinación antes de tocar, es de agradecer, sobre todo para tenerlo a mano y tocar en sesiones breves por diversión o para gente que esté iniciándose y le suponga un poco "suplicio" el andar afinando constantemente. En definitiva, muy satisfecho con la compra. Por sacarle un mínimo "pero", quizá hubiera sido un buen detalle de cortesía por parte del fabricante que viniera con alguna funda simple aunque fuera de tela sin más (que por otra parte, en mi caso en realidad no hubiera utilizado puesto que junto con el ukelele regalé también una funda acolchada muy apañada). No es un contra, para nada, sigue siendo una compra magnífica, pero si hubiera quizá sido un buen detalle para alguien que no tuviera mucha intención de sacarlo de casa pero quisiera mantenerlo protegido del polvo, por ejemplo.

I know this is more about personal experience with a uke in general than it is about the actual product, but I will get to that, also. I had been trying in vain to learn guitar, and one of my main problems is that my hands are too small to chord properly. That's why I first went looking for a ukulele. I heard that for one, with a smaller neck, and only four strings, it eliminates that issue. Two, it's easier to feel strumming patterns. I don't know if that's true for everyone or not, but it sure has been for me! Three, they're just so darn cute! So after a TON of research, reading reviews, product specs, etc, I settled on this one. It was affordable; and I LOVE the finish. Plus, it comes with aquila strings on it, so I didn't have to restring it immediately. I could focus on learning how to play the instrument before having to figure that out. It arrived a day earlier than the original delivery estimate, first off. Which was good, because I wanted it SOOOOO bad! When I pulled it out of the box, it was so much better than I thought it was going to be! The finish is spectacular! It's a matte finish, so that you can see the beautiful mahogany. The sound is perfect. Like I said, I did a lot of research before buying. One of the things I did was search comparison videos on youtube. Although there were some ukes that topped the sound, the cost was enough of a drawback that I can honestly say that within this price range, there is NO comparison!! I love that I have been able to just pick this thing up and play within a couple of hours. I couldn't do that with a guitar no matter how hard I tried!! All in all, it has been a VERY good little instrument for me so far. As a side note, I purchased a uke tuner from a different seller, and it hasn't arrived yet, so I used my sister-in-law's guitar tuner. I didn't even know you could do that, but it worked! I guess no matter what the range of the instrument, g will always be g, c will always be c, and so on.

Produto de ótima qualidade. Boa madeira, bom acabamento, ajustes das cordas preciso.

I am a beginner player, and I did some research online before finally deciding that I wanted to get this one. The brand in general is pretty great, it’s a very reasonable price and definitely beginner friendly. I think it sounds great and I definitely recommend if you’re looking for something that’s not too cheap (something good quality) but also not too expensive if you’re just looking to play as a hobby.