Kala KA-B Mahogany Baritone Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Clip-On Tuner, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and Polishing Cloth

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 666 ratings

Price: 159.99

Last update: 06-09-2024


About this item

Baritone size
Mahogany body and neck
Walnut fingerboard
Cream binding
Satin finish

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

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!
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 ( Snark S-1 Son of Snark Guitar and Bass Tuner ), or don't stay on well ( D'Addario NS Micro Clip-On Tuner ) 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.
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.
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:  String Swing CC01UK-O Hardwood Home & Studio Ukulele/Mandolin Hanger - Oak
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.)
Zhizhen
5.0 out of 5 stars great value and darling uke!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020
this is such a cute ukulele! it’s my first one and i absolutely love it. i was able to put the tuner in the pocket of the gig bag and zip the ukulele into it fully without any issues. it isn’t a big pocket - it’s just a flat pouch on the front of the bag - so there isn’t a whole lot you can put in there and the tuner is a bit bulky for it. with the pocket empty the instrument zips into the bag with ease and slightly extra room. the ukulele itself is cute, unique, and feels well-made! not that i know much about ukuleles, but it sounds really pleasant. it did take awhile to tune the strings right out of the box, and i had to immediately retune them a few times, but i know strings have to stretch. overall i’m really happy with the package and it was a good value! it’s giftable too - it came wrapped in protective packaging inside a box, which was shipped inside of another thick box. it also arrived sooner than expected. there is a small chip and a small scuff in the paint on the body of the instrument, which was disappointing, but it really isn’t that noticeable and doesn’t affect the performance or general appearance.

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