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The Kala Gloss Solid Mahogany Acoustic-electric tenor ukulele's top, back, and sides are crafted from solid Indonesian mahogany to deliver impeccable tone and a timeless look for years to come. Deluxe maple binding adds a bold visual complement to the gloss-finished mahogany. Ukulele players at Sweetwater are continually impressed by how well instruments in the Gloss Solid Mahogany series play, thanks in large part to their comfortable mahogany necks and sculpted Indonesian rosewood fingerboards. In addition to its exotic tonewood construction, the Gloss Solid Mahogany Acoustic-electric tenor uke is built to perform like a champ ? from the open-gear tuners to the high-quality Graph Tech nut and saddle, this instrument comes equipped for solid tuning and great sound. And for gigging convenience, an onboard Fishman Kula pickup system with an EQ and a tuner gives you complete control of your sound from the stage. Pick up the Kala Gloss Solid Mahogany acoustic-electric tenor ukulele, and you won't want to put it down!





Solid mahogany construction





The Kala Gloss Solid Mahogany Acoustic-electric tenor ukulele's top, back, and sides are made from solid Indonesian mahogany. This construction enhances the instrument's low-end response and offers a warm tone that is centered in the mid frequencies.





Kala-quality hardware and appointments





The Gloss Solid Mahogany acoustic-electric tenor ukulele's open-gear tuners ensure reliable intonation. And thanks to a high-quality Graph Tech nut and saddle, you'll experience superior sustain and vibrational transfer. Add to that an eye-catching gloss finish with deluxe maple binding, and you've got a fine acoustic instrument you can enjoy for years to come.





Tenor ukulele size





The tenor-sized ukulele is the main instrument of choice for many solo performers. Compared to a soprano ukulele, the larger construction adds more bass and punch to the tone, which is great for an unaccompanied sound. You'll find that the Kala Gloss Solid Mahogany acoustic-electric tenor ukulele gives you impressive volume because of its larger size; the longer scale length also widens the fret spacing for a more comfortable playing experience. This model also sports a neck cutaway to give you unfettered access to lead-side higher frets.





Onboard Fishman Kula electronics





Fishman's Kula pickup system endows the Gloss Solid Mahogany Acoustic-electric Tenor Ukulele with stellar plugged-in sound. The Kula preamp gives you 3 bands of tone-shaping EQ, a tuner, and surface-mounted battery compartment, putting all the necessary tools of performance right at your fingertips. However, the Kula pickup isn’t just a miniaturized guitar pickup. It’s also designed to bring out the naturally bright and full sound of your uke, whether you plug into an acoustic guitar amp or output directly into a PA.





Kala KA-SMH-TG-CE Gloss Solid Mahogany Acoustic-electric Tenor Ukulele Features:


Solid Indonesian mahogany body construction yields warmth and resonance


Great-playing mahogany neck with a sculpted rosewood fingerboard


Brilliant gloss finish


Deluxe maple body binding


Tenor uke size makes for an ideal solo instrument


Fishman Kula electronics with EQ and tuner gives you complete control of your sound from the stage


Strung up with long-lasting, easy-playing D'Addario Clear Nylon strings


Graph Tech nut and saddle offer a synthetic alternative to traditional bone