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.
Kala KA-20CE Burled Meranti Concert Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Strap, Tuner, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and Polishing
4.6 | 672 ratings
Price: 109.99
Last update: 09-05-2024
About this item
AFFORDABLE & PERFECT FOR EVERY UKELELE PLAYER: The quality, affordability, and simple design of the 15 Series has checked every box for a starter ukulele.
KA-20 LEGACY CONTINUES: Distinguished by the etched Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette, this ukulele is made of Meranti - a wood with lots of dots, dashes, and speckles with iridescence that highlights the flecked grain. Its natural, satin finish lets the wood be the only focus.
ANYWHERE,ANYTIME & EVERYONE: Perfect for learning on, whether in the classroom, practicing at home, or playing an acoustic performance. Available in Soprano, Concert, Concert with EQ, Tenor, and Tenor with EQ.
SUPERIOR QUALITY & RICH SOUND: Visually beautiful, with a satin finish, Burled Meranti back and sides and Indonesian Nandu fingerboard provides full, rich tones. Meranti brings warm resonance and balanced sounds.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED, IN ONE BOX: This bundle includes a gig bag, black ukulele strap, digital clip-on tuner, instructional DVD, and polishing cloth. Everything you need to start playing immediately!
KA-20 LEGACY CONTINUES: Distinguished by the etched Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette, this ukulele is made of Meranti - a wood with lots of dots, dashes, and speckles with iridescence that highlights the flecked grain. Its natural, satin finish lets the wood be the only focus.
ANYWHERE,ANYTIME & EVERYONE: Perfect for learning on, whether in the classroom, practicing at home, or playing an acoustic performance. Available in Soprano, Concert, Concert with EQ, Tenor, and Tenor with EQ.
SUPERIOR QUALITY & RICH SOUND: Visually beautiful, with a satin finish, Burled Meranti back and sides and Indonesian Nandu fingerboard provides full, rich tones. Meranti brings warm resonance and balanced sounds.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED, IN ONE BOX: This bundle includes a gig bag, black ukulele strap, digital clip-on tuner, instructional DVD, and polishing cloth. Everything you need to start playing immediately!
Product information
| Item Weight | 3.65 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 27 x 6.1 x 11.2 inches |
| ASIN | B09V79HB2Z |
| Item model number | AUS-KA-20CE-COMBO-STD |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #19,266 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #123 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
| Date First Available | March 9, 2022 |
| Back Material | Burled Meranti |
| Body Material | Burled Meranti |
| Color Name | Bundle w/ Hard Case |
| Fretboard Material | Indonesian Nandu |
| Top Material | meranti |
| Neck Material Type | Meranti |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Size | Burled Meranti Concert w/ Electronics |
Top reviews from the United States
JerryWithaJ
WOW! A really good deal!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
Christina M
Perfect first uke, great bundle deal!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
Zhizhen
great value and darling uke!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020