Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Clip-On Tuner, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and Polishing Cloth

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 682 ratings

Price: 129.99

Last update: 01-02-2025


About this item

Mahogany Body
18 Silver Nickel Frets
Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
Mahogany Neck

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JerryWithaJ
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! A really good deal!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
As a set from the Amazon reseller Austin Bazaar: What more can one ask for? A fine sounding uke, built-in electronics and tuner! And, a protective case, not just a gigbag, at a price (with free shipping) less than many others charge for the ukulele alone!

I confess! If I could have but one uke, it would be a soprano. There's something about the fragility of its tone that haunts me. Anything larger, even a concert, seems to lose it and sound like...well...a guitar, to me, anyway. This one doesn't, at least not as much. It somehow captures a bit of it so that I still feel like I'm playing a UKULELE!

The tuner works great. I'm one of those people who keeps a tuner attached to every instrument, but they are either so large that they unbalance the instrument, are small but awkward to read (), or don't stay on well () The KA-TE's tuner is just right. It's responsive, but not overly responsive, and easy to read. It took me a bit of getting used to in that an up arrow (triangle, really) means the string is flat so raise it and a down arrow means the string is sharp, so lower it. This is the opposite of what I'm accustomed to, but I find I've become used to it.

BTW, DO NOT TRIM THE ENDS OF THE STRINGS WHILE THE INSTRUMENT IS NEW! Aquila or not, these strings take days to settle in and will stretch to the point where you fins you have double windings (windings on windings) on the tuning post. This is a bit much (and can lead to tuning machine failure on a U Bass). So, let them stretch in for a few days and then unwind them, take in the slack, and rewind. Eventually, the strings will stabilize and it will be okay to trim them.

It may not be obvious how to take in the slack the first time you try it. The uke comes with each string going through the peg hole twice: once as usual, then a half-wrap around the post, and through again. My technique is to
* hold the string against the fretboard with my left hand and use a peg-winder to promptly unwind the string with my right hand, all the while doing my best to maintain as much tension on the string as possible with my left hand,
* use my right hand to push the excess through the peg hole,
* re-tighten the string against the post by pulling on the free end, and finally
* rewind string.
Christina M
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect first uke, great bundle deal!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
Perfect, perfect, perfect. I wanted to transtion from acoustic guitar, which I've played for 11 years, to something smaller and more portable for when I don't feel like lugging out my guitar case in my tiny apartment, something I can just pick up and strum for a bit while relaxing on the couch. This is my first uke and I wanted to spend a little more than people traditionally do on the first go-round so it would be high quality and a uke that lasts. After reading reviews from seasoned players on uke boards, I went with this Kala concert uke. I am a tall, bigger person, so I wanted something bigger than the traditional soprano uke. This is perfect on my frame, I don't look all Chris Farley "fat guy in a little coat" holding this up on my body. It has a fuller sound, which I also love. The strings are Aquila, so no need to replace upon receipt. The body is smooth and satiny, everything is perfectly balanced. You really won't get a better deal with the tuner, which works perfectly and is super easy to use, and the hard-side case. Other uke bundles come with a crappy gig bag, but this case is NICE. It's velvet inside with a cubby for the tuner, cloth, a capo (definitely pick up a uke capo when you get this!), etc, along with an outside zip pocket and two back straps. Awesome bundle all around, don't hesitate!
Suzi-que
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good value!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
The ukulele package was of good quality & has great sound. It was nice to have all the added stuff, too!
Mariposa
4.0 out of 5 stars Good deal! Great for beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015
Bought this for my 15 year old daughter in May 2013 for $125.00. This was her first ukulele. We were not sure she would like the Ukulele so this was an inexpensive introduction. This ukulele is excellent for beginners! Does not sound cheap at all but it doesn't sound high end either. Of course, for this price, it is very much worth it!

Bundle came with case, tuner, cleaning cloth, and glossy one page guide showing basic chords. (Ours did not come with a DVD. Now they include a DVD in bundle and for a cheaper price!)

The case is poor quality. Handle broke off soon after. The tuner works decent. No problems with tuner. Have not used cleaning cloth. Guide was helpful.

All in all, for the price, this is a good deal! Recommended for anyone who is starting out on Ukelele.

To store, you can hang one wall. It will be safe on wall while making wall look great and saving storage space. To hang on wall we bought this:
Christopher A Seaman
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and sounds great
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
The "pineapple" is a beautiful ukulele and perfect for beginners. Sounds great when played and holds tuning well.

The gig bag is essential because this instrument is a different shape than your usual "uke", and the tuner is a nice add-on for those who don't already have one.
Lee K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun musical instrument
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
I love this little ukulele! It comes with a nice, zippered case, a digital tuner, a polishing cloth and an instructional DV (which, to be honest, I haven't looked at yet). The sellers contacted me immediately after shipping to confirm deliver, and seemed eager to correct any problems. (There weren't any.)

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