I gotta admit, I never imagined myself playing a ukulele before. A while back we were doing a campfire on the beach and a friend started playing a ukulele. It sounded pretty good and was much easier to carry around than a full size guitar. After doing a little more research I came upon the Kala ka15s ukulele and placed an order for the bundle.
This is NOT your little toy ukulele that those cheap souvenir shops sell. This one feels like a real instrument and not a toy. The look, feel, and finish of this uke is really nice and good quality. Im glad I didnt choose those no-brand ukuleles.
Shipping was sooner than expected, so thats nice. As noted by others, the strings take a couple days of playing to break in. All guitars do this, specially with nylon strings. I broke mine in in about 2 days of average playing. Once fully stretched, they hold tune very well. The tuners are pretty good. Ive had better and worse out of guitars so I cant complain there.
The bundle I chose came with a polish cloth, instructional CD, tuner, and hard case. I havent used the CD as nowadays you can find almost anything on youtube. Having said that, Im glad there is a pretty big following to these instruments so, you can always find what you need online.
Im not sure exactly why it came with the polish cloth. I guess its nice to dust off the instrument with, but since its in a case most of the time, it hardly gets dusty. I ended up using the cloth for my laptop instead. Still a nice gesture, cant complain about that. It would just be nice to skip the cloth and CD and save a few extra bucks.
The tuner had me really surprised. I was expecting a really low quality tuner that hardly worked. But after testing it with my snark st-2 and my iphone app, I was really surprised at how accurate it is. It takes the same flat round battery as the snark, and I guess ill find out how long it lasts. You can turn it on and off by pressing the button and holding it for a few seconds. It will also turn off by itself when not in use for a while which is a really nice feature to save the battery. As for the size, I was expecting something really huge and heavy, but its actually almost the same size as the snark. I guess it just seemed larger on the pictures.
I strongly suggest you spend the extra $10 and get the hard case instead of the soft bag. It makes a world of difference. Unlike most hard cases, this particular one has a cloth like exterior, but the inside is just like any hard case should be. Its a very soft material and has a storage compartment inside. I can fit a capo, tuner, and the case strap inside with extra room for a few more small things. Of course, it probably wont protect the ukulele if you fall on top of the case, but It can definitely protect it from drops or other objects hitting it.
Overall, I strongly recommend this ukulele bundle for anyone wanting to practice playing it or wanting to try it out.
Kala KA-15C Satin Mahogany Concert Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Tuner, Strap, Strings, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and P
4.6
| 1,418 ratingsPrice: 99.99
Last update: 12-21-2024
About this item
This KA-15 C is a concert ukulele and its traditional design is highlighted with a satin finish.
The concert ukulele comes with a Mahogany top, back, sides, and neck which makes it more unique.
Great for players of all ages and skill levels, the affordable KA-15 Series is sure to be a staple for generations to come.
This ukulele fingerboard is made up of walnut to make it stylish and durable.
This bundle includes a Gig Bag, Tuner, Strap, Strings, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and Polishing Cloth.
The concert ukulele comes with a Mahogany top, back, sides, and neck which makes it more unique.
Great for players of all ages and skill levels, the affordable KA-15 Series is sure to be a staple for generations to come.
This ukulele fingerboard is made up of walnut to make it stylish and durable.
This bundle includes a Gig Bag, Tuner, Strap, Strings, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and Polishing Cloth.
Product information
Item Weight | 2.14 pounds |
---|---|
Product Dimensions | 27 x 10.5 x 4.5 inches |
ASIN | B07BC684Y9 |
Item model number | AUS-KA-15C-COMBO-STD |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,411 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,617 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #20 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
Date First Available | April 23, 2018 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | KA-15C Concert |
String Material | Nickel |
Top Material | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | Bundle w/ Gig Bag |