Kala Brand Music Co — 2022 Children's Catalog by kalabrandmusic

KAL A UKULELE 202 2 C H I L D R E N ’ S CATALOG

2022: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

As we enter 2022, we are hopeful for a year of renewal but we have come to expect the unexpected. We have been busy planning for even more diverse products to enter our Kala catalog and we have weathered the changes and challenges 2021 presented. I am amazed at how many of our dealers shifted, adapted and re-tooled their businesses in the middle of this ongoing pandemic. You guys are truly creative! We at Kala have adapted as well, shifting our shipping operations to a larger facility in Ashland, Virginia, to accommodate more inventory and improve transit times. Our Sales and Marketing Operations as well as Kala Elite USA Manufacturing will remain in Petaluma, California with new streamlined facilities. We continue to ship and make local deliveries direct f rom our Hawaii Warehouse. For 2022, we are releasing many products unlike what we’ve had before, such as: our concert-sized, hard candy shell Candy Shoppe ukuleles in six colors, two Cigar Box Ukuleles with original Victorian and Art Deco laser etched designs, our many years in the making Solid Body Tenor Ukuleles, and our allnew, high-end Kala Skyline ® Series for the serious ukulele player. The U•BASS ® line will expand with a special, affordable U•BASS ® collaboration with Bakithi Kumalo, Paul Simon’s bassist, and an affordable f retless Scout U•BASS ®. We continue in our pursuit of offering the widest variety of innovative instruments — in sizes, styles, tonewoods, and more! The pages of this catalog are bursting with classic favorites alongside new and varied options at every price point. Our goal is to give you the best possible offerings in your stores — physical and online!

MIKE UPTON President & Founder

Table of Contents In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specif ications are subject to change without notice.

The Waterman®

Sea Glass Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06-07

Novelty Fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

Beach Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08-09

Novelty Bugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Watercolor Meranti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Surf Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Ukadelic Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

2 NEW MODELS Sparkle Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Ukadelic ® Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Candy Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53

Ukadelic Bamboo Hybrid . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Mandy Harvey Signature Concert . 56-57

EmiSunshine Signature Concert . . 58-59 MAKALA SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

mxmtoon Signature Concert . . . . . . 60-61

Makala ® Dolphins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

KA-15 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65

Makala Sharks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

KA-20 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73

Makala ® Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

Teak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-75

Learn to play

UKADELIC ® SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MAKALA®

KALA ® SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

ukadelic®

THE WATERMAN ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Cigar Box Ukulele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-103 Kala Learn To Play Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . 28

UKULELE ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . 138

The Kala App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ukulele Books + Accessories . . . . . 138-139

Meet Emily Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ukulele Straps + Bags . . . . . . . . . . . 140-141

KALA SERIES

LEARN TO PLAY SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Learn To Play Color Chord ® Soprano . . . 31 KALA ® PERCUSSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Learn To Play (Classic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Kala Cajón . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144-145

Meet Gio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Kala Learn To Play ELVIS™

KALA ® GUITARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Signature Series Concert Ukuleles

Student Guitars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148-149

+ Rockabilly Learn To Play ELVIS™ . . . . 35 + Blue Hawaii Learn To Play ELVIS™ . . 36

Ukulele Accessories

Meet Ukulenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

+ Viva Las Vegas Learn To Play ELVIS™ 37 Meet Mandy Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Kala percussion

Mandy Harvey Learn To Play Tenor . . . 39

Kala Guitars

The Waterman®

The Waterman

THE DURABLE, WATER-RESISTANT UKULELE

All-New for 2022! Built to accompany any outdoor adventure, The Waterman ® is a remarkably versatile ukulele that was originally designed by Kala ® as an homage to the 1950s Maccaferri ukulele. It is durable and easy to clean, making it a great instrument for classroom use as well! The Waterman is the portable, take-anywhere ukulele—take it to the beach, the river, the lake, the mountains—take it anywhere!

The Waterman®

Sea Glass Collection These all-new Transparent Waterman come in a new texture and colors for 2022! Based on the phenomena of Sea Glass, our new line-up has six eye-catching colors you might f ind hiding in the sand at the beach. As the saltwater washes over glass or plastic bottles and the sun beats down over many, many years, the broken pieces become vibrant, f rosted, and chemically changed f rom their original state. These all new Waterman reflect the unique variations of a Sea Glass treasure.

The Waterman®

GREAT FOR AGES 3 TO 103— the Kala Waterman ® is a great accessory to all of life’s adventures. Perfect for the Great Outdoors and classrooms across the world because it is durable, easy to clean, and plays perfectly anywhere! All colors available in a soprano model.

Water-Resistant Durable Easy-To-Clean ABS Composite Plastic Nickel-Plated Open Gear Tuners

KA-WMT-BL-S

KA-WMT-GN-S

KA-WMT-YL-S

Transparent

Cobalt Blue

Jade Green

Amber Yellow

Soprano

KA-WMT-RD-S

KA-WMT-PL-S

KA-WMT-CL-S

Transparent

Maritime Red

Amethyst Purple

Frosted Glass

Soprano

Aquila Super Nylgut ® Strings Waterman ® Tote Bag Learn To Play Ukulele App with Tuner

ALSO AVAILABLE:

The Waterman

KA-WMS-BK-C

Beach Collection

Concert KA-WMS-GN-C Concert

Introducing our all-new and updated Solid Color Waterman ® for 2022! Named for a warm, tropical evening on the beach, this Waterman collection has received some def inite upgrades. Each features one solid color on top, back and sides with a new textured f inish. Pink Dusk and Sunset

KA-WMS-BK-S Black Sand

Orange received a complete color update.

Soprano

KA-WMG-YL-S

KA-WMS-OR-S

KA-WMS-PK-S

KA-WMG-BL-S

KA-WMS-GN-S

Starlight Yellow

Sunset Orange

Pink Dusk

Aqua Mist

Sea Foam Green

Soprano

The Waterman®

ukadelic®

Ukadelic Series

EACH UKULELE TELLS A STORY

More fun than ever, the Kala Ukadelic ® line is full of eye-catching, unique, imaginative colors and designs. We have expanded the line to include the best, inexpensive all wood color ukuleles on the market—with fun names and colors— that take you to magical destinations.

Ukadelic Colors

In our quest to always be one step ahead, we are bringing the best, affordable ukulele to the market. Every color was hand picked to be as

UK-CHERRYBOMB

UK-FLAMINGO

eye-catching as possible. We didn’t just want

Cherry Bomb

Flamingo

to make another colorful ukulele — we wanted

Soprano

UK-LOCHNESS

UK-FROSTBITE

Loch Ness

Frost Bite

Soprano

them to stand out. From the wood f ingerboard and wood bridge to each of the 12 fun, on-trend color options, these Ukadelics are meant to dazzle. Available in Soprano with logo bag and retail packaging.

Specifications TOP:

Poplar

BACK & SIDES:

Poplar

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Matte

NUT & SADDLE:

Plastic

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

INCLUDES:

Black Drawstring Bag with Ukadelic ® Logo Window Retail Packaging

DEALER EXCLUSIVE!

Brick & Mortar Only

ukadelic®

UK-RAZDAZ

UK-MARMALADE

UK-TAXICAB

UK-GRASSHOPPER

Razzle Dazzle

Marmalade

Taxi Cab

Grasshopper

Soprano

UK-BLUEYONDER

UK-BLUEINK

UK-ULTRAVIOLET

UK-DRAGONFRUIT

Blue Yonder

Blue Ink

Ultraviolet

Dragonf ruit

Soprano

Ukadelic Designs

SPACED OUT How do you f it our whole Solar System on a soprano ukulele? It’s pretty hard. The Kala team took on this astronomical task, using

several

contest

entries

as inspiration for the custom artwork.

Featuring

racing

rocket and a mysterious UFO, the Spaced Out Ukadelic ® shows off a fun and colorful arrangement of our solar system—planets, stars and

With help and inspiration f rom the

all! You don’t have to be

Kala community, we present 6 original

a Rocket Scientist to play

designs for our wood Ukadelic ® Graphic

this ukulele!

ukuleles. Each one tells a story and makes this line-up of Ukadelics truly

UK-SPACEDOUT

magical! Start your next adventure

Soprano

with the Ukadelic by Kala: explore faroff planets and stars with Spaced Out; howl at an autumn Moonrise; sing around the f ire with Happy Camper; hide in the brush gazing at f ireflies in the Night Light; trek across a tropical beach with Surfari; or achieve perfection

HAPPY CAMPER

in Uketopia. Available in Soprano with

Happy Camper is based on original

logo bag and retail packaging.

artwork by Sydney Resel, a f ilm and television She

says,

producer “My

f rom

whole

Montana.

family

loves

camping, and it seems to be the one place I can play the ukulele without any

Specifications

interruptions. Playing the ukulele brings

TOP:

Poplar

people and family together and even

BACK & SIDES:

Poplar

sounds better out in nature. I also

BINDING:

None

love photography and wanted my

FINISH:

Matte

sky to look like a long exposure of

NUT & SADDLE:

Plastic

the stars and how they circle in the

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

image and can have a purple tint to

INCLUDES:

Black Drawstring Bag with Ukadelic ® Logo

the sky.” We love it too and paired it with Dragon Fruit back and sides.

Window Retail Packaging DEALER EXCLUSIVE!

UK-HAPPYCAMPER

Brick & Mortar Only

Soprano

UKETOPIA

MOONRISE

Under velvety soft green and

On a crisp winter night in the

blue hills, past the unusually

light of a blood red moon, the solitary owl perches on a branch, staring at the mountains

land of Uketopia. This naive folk

that disappear into the distance.

art style Ukadelic ® has original

Bathed in the warm glow of the

artwork designed by Kala’s in-

Moonrise,

small

orange

birds

house art team. Sweet pastels

rest in the bare branches of

and bright pops of color are

the trees below while a lone

f ramed

Pink

crow sits, unnoticed on the

Uketopia

bottom branch. This original

back is

Flamingo

and

sides.

every

ukulele

players

artwork

paradise!

was

created

our in-house artists and is complemented by Loch Ness green back and sides.

UK-UKETOPIA

UK-MOONRISE

Soprano

NIGHTLIGHT On

hot

Soprano

SURFARI summer

night,

Just

offshore

f rom

the

f irelies come out to play and

Mokulua Islands, the classic

light up the sky, providing

Kala Woody takes in the view at

the theme for our Night Light

Lanikai Beach. Bring your kayak,

Ukadelic.® Not to be outdone

snorkeling equipment, and ukes

on Surfari this weekend for a

cricket sits on a leaf and offers

this

relaxing day in the sand. Be sure

up his own distinct song,

to stick around to catch the

while

radiant colors of a tropical

summer

dragonfly

evening,

makes

its way to the water. This

sunset.

original artwork was created

favorite art—this Ukadelic ® is

our

in-house

Based

fan-

artists

all about Kala and ukuleles.

and is complemented by

This design is paired with

Grasshopper green back

bright red Cherry Bomb for

and sides.

the back and sides!

UK-NIGHTLIGHT

UK-SURFARI

Soprano

ukadelic®

long stemmed flowers, you will enter into our imaginary

Ukadelic Bamboo Hybrid

Kala’s

new

hybrid

Ukadelic ®

mixes

a traditional wood ukulele with the durability of plastic. The Bamboo top Ukadelic ®

has

original

laser-etched

artwork with an arched plastic back that creates

impressive

sound

projection.

This uke is not shy—it likes to go places. Sturdy and rugged, throw it in the back of the car and take it to the beach or the woods where its big sound can be heard!

Specifications TOP:

Bamboo

BACK & SIDES:

Textured Plastic

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Matte

NUT & SADDLE:

Plastic

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

INCLUDES:

Black Drawstring Bag with Ukadelic ® Logo

UK-BAMBOO

Window Retail Packaging

Soprano

ukadelic®

MAKALA®

Makala Series

SIMPLY THE BEST ENTRY-LEVEL UKULELE ON THE MARKET

The Makala ® Series is built using the same construction standards as all Kala ukuleles. We focus on the essentials—quality at an affordable price—making any Makala the perfect ukulele to begin with.

Makala Dolphins ®

In the world of sea animals, Dolphins are the extraverts.

Dolphins

don’t

hide

under

the water, they come to the surface to breathe and play and splash. Many people dream of social interaction with

these

maybe

f riendly

because

creatures,

seems

that

Dolphins don’t take themselves too seriously. A Makala ® Dolphin Ukulele is a reminder of the fun and colorful personality of a dolphin. Create your own dolphinarium with a ukulele that sounds great and comes in a variety of colors! An exceptional value to get anyone playing. Available in a soprano model.

Specifications TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Composite

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Gloss

NUT & SADDLE:

Plastic

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

MAKALA®

MK-SD/LBLBURST

MK-SD/PKBURST

Light Blue Burst

Pink Burst

Soprano

MK-SD/YLBURST Yellow Burst Soprano

MK-SD/GRNBURST

MK-SD/RDBURST

Green Burst

Red Burst

Soprano

MK-SD/PLBURST Purple Burst Soprano

Makala Sharks

Don’t get caught wading the waters of Wellfleet Beach with these sharks lurking around! If you can’t resist the call of the ocean, and swimming with the sharks just isn’t your thing, then perhaps lounging lazily in the sun with your colorful Makala ® Shark Ukulele is. These Sharks aren’t just coastal! They can be found inland, by f reshwater, and at your local music store! Featuring an iconic Shark bridge contrasted on a solid-color background, there is a Shark Ukulele for everyone. Choose

f rom

shark-inspired

colors like Great White, Mako Blue, and Blacktip or beach vibe colors like Surf Green, Red Sea, and Sea Urchin Purple. Available in a soprano model.

Specifications TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Composite

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

Plastic

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

MAKALA®

MK-SS/BLU

MK-SS/BLK

Mako Blue

Blacktip

Soprano

MK-SS/WHT Great White Soprano

MK-SS/GRN

MK-SS/RED

Surf Green

Red Sea

Soprano

MK-SS/PUR Sea Urchin Purple Soprano

Makala Classic

Specifications TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

Plastic

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

ELECTRONICS:

PS-900 on EQ Models

MK-S/PACK

MK-C/PACK

Soprano

Concert EACH MAKALA UKULELE PACK INCLUDES: AN UKULELE, TUNER, GIG BAG & QUICK START GUIDE

The Makala ® Classic Collection is simply the best entry-level line of ukuleles on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer at these prices, but not with a Makala. Modeled after mahogany ukuleles made over 100 years ago, the Makala line is a truly traditional, vintage ukulele that emits a soft, warm, full-bodied and balanced tone. Available in all sizes.

MAKALA®

MK-S

MK-P

MK-C

MK-CE

Soprano

Pineapple

Concert

Soprano

with

MK-T

MK-TE

MK-B

Tenor

Baritone

with

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START PLAYING UKULELE TODAY

The Learn To Play Series is the perfect tool for beginners of any age to learn the ukulele. The series includes eight options depending on level of experience. Our classic Learn To Play Series comes with everything anyone needs to start playing the ukulele today and is a crowd favorite! It is available in all three sizes: Soprano, Concert, Tenor. The Color Chord — available in a Waterman ® style Soprano — is a great option for classrooms and very young beginners. In Concert size, the three Learn To Play ELVIS™ Ukulele Packs offer themed artwork and f ree online lessons that include popular Elvis songs that match the theme of the pack. The Learn To Play Mandy Harvey Signature Tenor Ukulele has continued to grow in popularity over the years and has beautiful, custom artwork. There’s something for everyone!

Learn to play

Learn To Play Series

We developed a program to kickstart new players into a lifetime of making music. Learn To Play includes online video lessons, a play-along style app, and an easy-to-follow Quick Start Guide that accompanies each instrument. Our app and online resources are f ree to anyone and can be used with any Kala purchase.

ONLINE LESSONS Kala’s Learn To Play program includes everything you need to start playing the ukulele. RE-DESIGNED FOR 2022 with the ability to save your progress as

you

go,

this

program

includes

video walkthroughs of tuning, chords, techniques, and songs taught by our expert teachers. Head to our website for access to all of these resources, launching you into the ukulele world faster than ever. KALABRAND.COM/LEARNTOPLAY

Learn to play

The Kala App RE-DESIGNED FOR 2022, the Kala Ukulele

New features include song tempo

Tuner and Learn To Play App is the fastest

control, f iltering songs by chords,

way to learn songs on the ukulele! With f ree,

adjustable backing tracks, and song

easy-to-play versions of over 100 popular

and

songs, you’ll be a pro in no time. This app is

Baritone Tuning!

tuner

compatibility

with

the

the perfect learning tool for the beginner, as well as an awesome songbook for the more

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advanced players. The songs are presented

TUNER & LEARN TO PLAY APP TODAY!.

in a play-along display with easy chords, adjustable acoustic backing tracks, and lyrics. Many of the songs are broken down into four simple chords you can master in an instant.

Meet Emily Arrow Kala Artist Emily Arrow will lead you through

young age, she went on to graduate f rom the

the Color Chord ® song tutorials. Emily creates

Berklee College of Music in Boston, where

music inspired by literature for children. Her

she also earned a graduate-level teaching

goal is not only to inspire a love for music, but

certif ication in Orff-Shulwerk Levels I & II.

for reading as well! Emily collaborates with

She has received multiple awards including

best-selling authors and artists to create

The John Lennon Songwriting Award. Emily

the best in children’s media. She keeps

has teamed up with Kala to continue ukulele

kids focused with her fun and energetic

education with the Kala Color Chord.

personality. Being drawn to teaching f rom a

The Learn To Play

Color Chord

The Kala Color Chord ® comes with everything you need to start playing today.

has

color-coded

f retboard inlays that show you where to put your f ingers to form chords—all designed with the beginner in mind. The Color Chord comes equipped with Aquila ® strings and premium open gear tuners. This kit also includes a Color Chord logo tote bag, a Quick Start Guide with information about your new ukulele and all the tips you need to get started. Patterned after our Waterman ® Ukulele, the Kala Color Chord Soprano Ukulele is durable and easy to clean— great

for

students,

parents,

and

teachers! Learn to play songs right away with Kala’s easy-to-follow, f ree online lessons with Emily Arrow that are f resh, engaging, and relevant for today’s beginner ukulele player.

KALA-LTP-CC-S Soprano

EACH COLOR CHORD UKULELE PACK INCLUDES: AN UKULELE, COLOR CHORD TOTE BAG, QUICK START GUIDE, ACCESS TO THE KALA UKULELE APP WITH TUNER, & FREE ONLINE LESSONS

Learn to play

songs

Meet Ukulenny

Kala Artist Ukulenny will be your guide through most of the Learn To Play site. Ukulenny is originally f rom San Diego, CA. He moved to California’s Bay Area in 2004 to attend the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Theatre minor.

He completed his teaching

credential f rom Cal State East Bay in 2011 and spent the next f ive years teaching in public schools around the Bay Area. In 2010, his passion for music education led him to start a YouTube channel with ukulele covers and tutorials. Ukulenny has become somewhat of a staple at Kala and helps create plenty of content for Kala’s Learn To Play program, as well as performing and educating whenever and wherever he can.

EACH LEARN TO PLAY STARTER KIT INCLUDES:

KALA-LTP-S

AN UKULELE, KALA TOTE

Soprano

BAG, QUICK START GUIDE, KALA KLIPZ CHROMATIC CLIP-ON TUNER, ACCESS TO THE KALA UKULELE APP, & FREE ONLINE LESSONS

Learn to play

ALSO AVAILABLE:

KALA-LTP-C Concert KALA-LTP-T Tenor

The Kala ® Learn To Play Pack comes with everything you need to start playing ukulele today. This pack is perfect for someone just starting out on the ukulele. It includes a high-quality Kala mahogany ukulele with Aquila ® strings, quality open gear tuners, and

GraphTech

NuBone ®

nut and saddle. The kit also includes a Kala logo tote bag, a Quick Start Guide with information about your new ukulele, and all the tips you need to get started! Learn to play songs in minutes with Kala’s FREE, easy-to-follow online lessons through the Kala Brand Music Learn To Play website.

The Learn To Play

Ukulele Starter Kit 33

Kala + Elvis ®

The newest addition to our Learn To Play Series teams the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with the ukulele. Learn to play some of Elvis’ biggest hits spanning his career with these collectible ukes celebrating three of his most def ining and recognizable eras.

Collect All 3

ROCKABILLY

BLUE HAWAII

VIVA LAS VEGAS

Meet Gio Gio Benedetti spent 10 years with California string band The Brothers Comatose touring to Australia, China, and across the US, playing bass, writing songs, and drinking copious amounts of espresso. He left that group in 2018 and now keeps himself busy as a session musician, illustrator, writer, educator, author, and dad. His new band, Bronze Medal Hopefuls, released their f irst EP in the Spring of 2020. The band’s f irst single, Pain Au Chocolate (an epic instrumental tale of outer-space adventure and delicious pastry) features an animated video drawn, directed and animated by Gio. It is, he thinks, the coolest thing he has done to date. His kids think so too. Learn more about Gio, his art & his music at giobenedetti.com.

Elvis Signature Ukulele TM

Rockabilly helped

lay

the

foundation

for

Rockabilly on his way to becoming the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. His fusion of country and

R&B

brought

Rockabilly

the

airwaves and the foref ront of American culture, inspiring many future Rock ‘n’ Roll legends. Lessons for 3 of Elvis’ most popular Rockabilly songs are included with this bundle. Available in a concert model.

KALA-LTP-C-ERB Concert

Specifications

TOP:

Spruce

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

Learn to play

Elvis

Elvis Signature Ukulele TM

Blue Hawaii Blue

Hawaii

Hawaiian

showcased

music

and

Elvis’

the

love

influence

played throughout his career. Blue Hawaii opened as the no. 2 f ilm at the box off ice and spent 20 weeks as the no. 1 album on Billboard’s Pop charts. Lessons for 3 of Elvis’ most popular songs f rom his Hawaii era are included with this bundle. Available in a concert model.

KALA-LTP-C-EBH Concert

Specifications

TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

Elvis Signature Ukulele TM

Viva Las Vegas residencies you see today. His run of 636 sold out concerts in Las Vegas cemented his status as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Lessons for 3 of Elvis’ most popular songs f rom his Las Vegas era are included with this bundle. Available in a concert model.

KALA-LTP-C-ELV Concert

Specifications

TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

Learn to play

Elvis helped pave the way for the Las Vegas

Mandy is a singer, songwriter, author, and inspirational speaker who lost her hearing at the age of 19. She came to national attention on Season 12 of America’s

Got

performances

Talent. have

Her been

inspiring viewed

millions of times and won the coveted “Golden Buzzer” f rom Simon Cowell. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have people in my life that have continually encouraged me to try—to push past self-doubt and persist. My grandmother

Meet Mandy Harvey

was one of those people. She cultivated a desire in me to do my best through encouragement and her conf idence in what I could achieve. The artwork on my Signature Series Tenor Ukulele was inspired by my grandmother and the beautiful gardens she always kept. It’s an image of growth and persistence and symbolic of what we can achieve if we always remember to ‘Try.’”

Mandy Harvey

THE MANDY HARVEY LEARN TO PLAY STARTER KIT INCLUDES: •

MANDY HARVEY LEARN TO PLAY SIGNATURE SERIES TENOR UKULELE

•

PADDED UKULELE GIG BAG WITH CUSTOM ARTWORK

•

FREE ONLINE LESSONS TAUGHT BY MANDY HARVEY

•

QUICK START GUIDE WITH EXCLUSIVE MANDY HARVEY SONGS

•

KALA KLIPZ CHROMATIC

Learn to play

CLIP-ON TUNER •

PLUS THE FREE KALA APP WITH MANDY’S SONGS INCLUDED

KALA-LTP-MH Tenor

The

Learn

Play

Mandy

Harvey

Signature Series Tenor Ukulele is the f irst Kala Artist edition for our popular Learn To Play Series! As with all models in our Learn To Play program, this uke comes with everything a beginner needs to start playing songs right away, including many of Mandy’s original songs, accessible via our f ree Kala App, f ree online lessons, or the included booklet. The Mandy Harvey Signature Series Tenor ukulele is made of Mahogany and includes white binding and artwork reminiscent of 1800s Swiss folk art. The delicate vine pattern with birds and flowers was created by Mandy’s sister making this a very personal, oneof-a-kind piece of art.

Mandy Harvey Learn To Play Signature Series

Tenor Ukulele 39

DEFINING UKULELE SINCE 2005

If you’re looking for your f irst ukulele or if you’ve been playing for years, there is a Kala for everyone. The Kala line continues to grow and expand with ukuleles in any price range. Known for high-quality ukuleles that sound great, we offer many styles, f inishes, and woods to choose f rom.

KALA SERIES

Kala Series ®

Orange

To make a great Guacamole, you can’t be afraid to mix things up. Thankfully, that’s what the ukulele does best! Pineapple

ele

Soprano

Gua cal

KA-NV-GUAC

Finally, an ukulele that looks just as refreshing as it sounds! Time to practice and peel away at that perfect Vitamin C Major 7 chord . . . KA-NV-ORNG

Pineapple Soprano

Meet the star of your next picnic! And just like the real thing, this Watermelon was made to be shared, too.

Novelty Fruits Express yourself in more ways than one with our Novelty Fruits! Offered in what is called the Pineapple Soprano size, the

KA-NV-WTML

Pineapple Soprano

bright and colorful designs on these ukuleles are original Kala illustrations celebrating three popular f ruits — all as delicious as they are healthy!

vibrant

designs:

original

Orange,

and

Guacalele,

and Watermelon. With eye-catching character and an

lon Waterme

abundance of personality f rom top to bottom, the Novelty Fruits offer the lasting quality you have come to expect f rom Kala instruments. Underneath these designs is a trusty mahogany build, making each ukulele just as fun to play as they are to display.

Specifications TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

KALA SERIES

This series features

Busy, hard-working, and a vital part of life, the Honey Bee makes the best practice buddy. KA-NV-HBEE

tle Blue Bee

Pineapple Soprano

Did you know that there are more species of beetle than any other insect? Well, Kala just discovered one more! KA-NV-BTLE

Pineapple Soprano

ee Honey B

Novelty Bugs Celebrate the beauty of the natural world with our Novelty Bugs! Offered in what is called the Pineapple Soprano size, the detailed and intricate designs on these ukuleles are original Kala

Ladybug

illustrations paying homage to three of our favorite little insects in the animal kingdom. 3

original

and

playful designs: Blue Beetle, Ladybug, and Honey Bee. With eye-catching character and an

Beloved and spunky to the core, Ladybugs love being the center of attention. We knew they’d get along with the ukulele just fine. KA-NV-LBUG

Pineapple Soprano

abundance of personality f rom top to bottom, the Novelty Bugs offer the lasting quality you have come to expect f rom Kala instruments. Underneath these designs is a trusty mahogany build, making each ukulele just as fun to play as they are to display.

Specifications TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

KALA SERIES

This series features

KA-MRT-GRN-S

KA-MRT-BLU-S

KA-MRT-RED-S

KA-MRT-PUR-S

Fern Green

Ocean Blue

Adobe Red

Royal Purple

Soprano

Specifications

Our Watercolor Meranti Ukuleles are awash

TOP:

Meranti

BACK & SIDES:

Meranti

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

STAIN:

Green, Blue, Red or Purple

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech TUSQ ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

in rich hues. The semi-transparent stain allows the Meranti wood grain to show through, highlighting the best of both worlds—striking color plus a beautiful wood texture. Meranti is a durable wood, which makes it a great choice as an entry-level instrument. Each Watercolor Meranti offers you a place to unleash your creativity, show off your personality, experiment and learn new things—AND add a pop of color to your ukulele collection for a great price! Offered in four brilliant watercolor stains— Fern Green, Ocean Blue, Adobe Red and Royal Purple. Available in Soprano and Concert.

Watercolor Meranti KALA SERIES

KA-MRT-PUR-C

KA-MRT-RED-C

KA-MRT-BLU-C

KA-MRT-GRN-C

Royal Purple

Adobe Red

Ocean Blue

Fern Green

Concert

Surf Series The electric spirit of California’s surf culture and the pursuit of an endless summer inspired our new Surf Series ukulele collection. Whether it’s the retro-inspired surf patterns or vintage surfboard designs, there’s something in this quiver for the young grom and the old guys that rule. Whether heading for the surf or cruising in town, our Surf ukes are a go-to for beach vibes all year round. Enjoy the sound of summer in style, and make waves wherever you go.

Specifications TOP:

Spruce

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

Graph Tech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

KA-SURF-FAROUT

KA-SURF-RIPTIDE

Concert

KA-SURF-SURFSUP

KA-SURF-SWELL

KA-SURF-WIPEOUT

Concert

KALA SERIES

KA-SURF-DAWNPATROL

Sparkle Series

Expanded to include two new models this year, Kala’s Sparkle Ukulele Collection has been a roaring success since its release in 2020. A glittery phenomenon for ukulele lovers worldwide, it’s not hard to f ind an excuse to play and display these shiny and jubilant instruments every day of the year. Underneath the glitz and the gloss is a reliable wood build that offers the same tonal clarity, playability, and consistent tune that you’d expect f rom any of our more traditional flagship series. With an impossible to ignore look at an

Specifications

affordable price, our Sparkle Ukulele

TOP:

Basswood

Collection comes in a Concert size and a

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

gloss f inish in six sharply-dressed shades:

BINDING:

Cream

Ritzy Red, Pink Champagne, Stardust

FINISH:

Gloss

Gold, Rhapsody in Blue, and our two

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

brand new additions: Gatsby Green and

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut

Galaxy Black.

KA-SPRK-GOLD

KA-SPRK-BLACK

Ritzy Red

Stardust Gold

Galaxy Black

Concert

KA-SPRK-AQUA

KA-SPRK-PINK

KA-SPRK-GREEN

Rhapsody in Blue

Pink Champagne

Gatsby Green

Concert

KALA SERIES

KA-SPRK-RED

Candy Shoppe Play

the

Rainbow!

Bright

and

shiny,

Specifications

the mid-sized concert ukuleles in the Kala Candy Shoppe Collection offer a bit

TOP:

Basswood

more playing range than their soprano

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

counterparts. With an array of vibrant color

BINDING:

Cream

choices wrapped in high gloss “hard candy”

FINISH:

Gloss

shells, these high quality instruments look

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

and sound sweet enough to eat.

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

KA-CANDY-ORG

KA-CANDY-LEM

Candy Apple Red

So Orange

Lemon Drop

Concert

KA-CANDY-KEY

KA-CANDY-BLU

KA-CANDY-BER

Key Lime

Cotton Candy Blue

Blackberry

Concert

KALA SERIES

KA-CANDY-CAR

Meet Mandy Harvey “EVERY UKULELE DESIGN IS PERSONAL. This design is meant to give you a bird’s eye view of the world. As you pursue your passions and discover new adventures, don’t forget to look back and see how far you have come.” — Mandy Harvey

Mandy Harvey Signature Concert Ukulele A follow-up to the success of this Signature Artist’s tenor ukulele f rom our Learn To Play series, Kala and singer-songwriter

Mandy

Harvey

have teamed up again to bring her new vibrant and personal design to the Concert ukulele size. Backed by a reliable Kala Satin Mahogany build, new

Signature

Concert

KALA SERIES

Mandy’s

Ukulele is truly a visual stand-out: bringing to life the many twists, turns, and kinetic symmetry of our creative journeys through life.

Specifications TOP:

Mahogany

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

White

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

KA-MANDY-C Concert

TENNESSEE’S RISING STAR EMISUNSHINE HAS TEAMED UP WITH KALA TO CREATE HER VERY OWN SIGNATURE UKULELE!

Meet EmiSunshine

Born Emilie Sunshine Hamilton and captivated f rom a young age by “salt of the earth” mountain music and melodies of appalachia, EmiSunshine launched

her

professional

career

performing at churches, community outings and local festivals. After her raw performance f rom a Tennessee flea market went viral on YouTube in 2014, Emi began cultivating national attention

with

her

staggeringly

powerful and distinct vocal style. Deeply

influenced

country

forebearers such as Hank Williams, June Carter, and Dolly Parton, Emi has spent the years since touring nationally and coming into her own as a prolif ic songwriter and model storyteller. The

EmiSunshine

bandwagon

loaded with adoring fans numbered in the millions f rom all over the globe. Personal musical heroes have been captivated by her commanding stage

presence;

Emmylou

Harris,

Loretta Tim

Lynn,

McGraw,

Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and The Grateful Dead (to name just a few) have stepped forward to sing the praises of EmiSunshine as her biggest applauders. Best yet: she has been accompanied by the ukulele every step of the way as her accompanying instrument of choice.

EmiSunshine Signature Concert Ukulele The EmiSunshine Signature Concert Ukulele

features

inspired

design

foundation flagship

original,

placed

Kala’s

instrument

Emi-

atop

most

the

trusted

design.

This

instrument features a satin spruce top adorned with a custom black vine rosette, mockingbird headstock, and

KALA SERIES

accentuating black binding supported by a traditional satin mahogany back, sides, and neck. Hand drawn at Kala with Emi’s guidance, the instrument represents her values, process and burgeoning creative voice.

Specifications TOP:

Spruce

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

Black

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

KA-EMI-C

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut

Concert

Meet mxmtoon Born and raised in Oakland, mxmtoon is a self-made singer-songwriter catapulted to the foref ront of the indie pop sphere f rom the grassroots success of her 2018 self-released EP, plum blossom, recorded entirely f rom her bedroom. Rooted in intimate lo-f i production, mxmtoon’s style has quickly captivated a broad audience, her music awash with sweetly candid vocals, ukulele chords, and a glimmering introspection and wit. Followed up by full-length releases the masquerade and dawn & dusk, mxmtoon now has an audience of over 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, a burgeoning online following, and her own podcast: 365 days with mxmtoon. “One thing that I’ve continuously tried to remind myself of as I’ve gotten older is the importance of a cycle. That no matter how hectic life may be, the one thing that ties everything together is that the sun will rise and fall and the moon will follow each day. With my signature ukulele, I wanted that message to be represented in the engravings! I think oftentimes as creatives we can be very hard on ourselves when we aren’t able to produce art at a constant rate. So, I designed this ukulele in hopes of reminding people that even if one day is diff icult, there is always the next.” — mxmtoon

mxmtoon Signature Concert Ukulele Find

inspiration

with

this

ukulele

imbued with all the character, artistry, and independent drive of its signature artist! The

mxmtoon

Signature

Concert

Ukulele delivers a one-of-a kind design atop the foundation of Kala’s most

KALA SERIES

trusted flagship instrument design. This instrument features a satin spruce top adorned with an original etched design, supported by a traditional satin

mahogany

back,

sides,

and

neck. Hand drawn by mxmtoon, the ukulele’s astro-infused artwork is as modern, textured, and captivating as it is personal to the artist herself.

Specifications TOP:

Spruce

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

KA-MXMTOON-C Concert

KA-15 Series In 2005, the KA-15S arrived and quickly became the industry standard for entry-level ukulele. Before this time, there were many cheap toys and expensive custom ukuleles with very little available in between. The KA-15S made the ukulele accessible to everyone — a high-quality constructed Mahogany instrument with warm, full-bodied sound at an affordable price. The KA-15S is distinguished by its etched Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette. Expanding the sizes available in this incredible collection enables us to reach a wider range of ukulele players — especially those looking for more options with the same great quality. Wonderful for all players and skill levels, the affordable KA-15 Series is sure to be a staple for generations to come.

KA-15S Soprano

ALSO AVAILABLE:

KA-15C Concert KA-15T Tenor

KA-15S-H1

KA-15S-H2

KA-15S-S

KA-15S-BLK

Soprano

Spruce Top

Satin Black

Mahogany

Soprano

KALA SERIES

KA-15S-BNDL

Specifications

Soprano

ALSO AVAILABLE:

KA-15C-BNDL

TOP:

Mahogany or Spruce

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech NuBone ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

Concert EACH KA-15 SERIES BUNDLE INCLUDES:

KA-15T-BNDL

AN UKULELE, TUNER, GIG BAG, CLOTH

Tenor

STRAP & A SET OF AQUILA ® STRINGS

KA-20 Series Since 2005, Kala’s KA-15S has

been

the

industry standard for entry-level ukulele. The quality, affordability, and

simple

design

of the KA-15 Series has checked every box for a starter ukulele. Introduced

2020,

the

KA-20

Series

continues this legacy. Distinguished by the same 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 f inish lets the wood be the only focus. Similar in tone to their mahogany counterpart, these instruments are perfect for learning on, whether in the classroom, practicing at home, or playing an acoustic performance.

Specifications TOP:

Meranti

BACK & SIDES:

Meranti

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech TUSQ ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

ELECTRONICS:

Kala Active EQ w/ Built-In Tuner on EQ Models

KA-20S Soprano

KA-20CE Concert EQ

KA-20C Concert

KA-20TE Tenor with

KA-20T Tenor

KALA SERIES

with

Teak Specifications

Sleek and attractive, our Teak Ukulele collection has been a fast-favorite in our line-up of affordable models. Teak is a

TOP:

Teak

tropical hardwood that has a very soft

BACK & SIDES:

Teak

brown color with tight, straight grain

BINDING:

None

patterns and striping. It is a durable

FINISH:

Satin

wood that is unlikely to be affected by

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech TUSQ ®

humidity changes, which makes it a great

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

choice for any adventuring musician. The natural stain of the wood gives this

KALA SERIES

instrument an organic & f resh-cut feel, right at home in the outdoors. Available in Soprano, Concert and Tenor models.

KA-TEAK-S

KA-TEAK-C

KA-TEAK-T

Soprano

Concert

Tenor

KA-CB-DECO-C Art Deco

KA-CB-VICT-C

Cigar Box Concert

Victorian Cigar Box Concert

Cigar Box Ukulele Around 1840, cigars started shipping in new, smaller containers. These smaller dimensions and unique designs proved to be an inspiration for musicians throughout the country, launching a new trend of cigar box instruments! Kala’s homage to this innovative era of grassroots luthiery, our new Cigar Box with two original designs: Art Deco and Victorian.

Specifications TOP:

Meranti

BACK & SIDES:

Meranti

BINDING:

None

FINISH:

Satin

NUT & SADDLE:

GraphTech TUSQ ®

STRINGS:

Aquila Super Nylgut ®

◀ Location: JACK LONDON SALOON, Glen Ellen, California

KALA SERIES

Ukulele collection brings this old-school bluesy practice to the world of ukulele

Ukulele Books + Accessories

DISNEY HITS FOR UKULELE BK-DISNEY

FIRST 50 SONGS

HAWAIIAN

YOU SHOULD

SONGS

PLAY ON UKULELE

FOR UKULELE

BK-FIRST-50

BK-HAWAII

HAL LEONARD

KIDS’ GUIDE

UKULELE

TO LEARNING

METHOD

THE UKULELE

BOOK 1

BY EMILY ARROW

BK-HLMETHOD

BK-KIDS

AQUILA NYLGUT ® UKULELE

UKULELE

STRINGS

WALL HANGER WH-1-BW (BLACK WALNUT)

KK-R-WHT (WHITE) KK-R-BLK

KK-R-GRY

(BLACK)

(GRAY)

MAHOGANY FOAM UKULELE STAND US-MHG-FOAM

KALA KLIPZ CHROMATIC CLIP-ON TUNERS

KK-BK (BLACK)

KK-BL (BLUE)

KK-RD (RED)

KK-TIEDYE (TIE DYE)

Ukulele Accessories

KALA KLIPZ RECHARGE CHROMATIC CLIP-ON TUNERS

SONOMA COAST

HANDMADE UKULELE STRAPS

UKULELE STRAPS

BODEGA BLUE K-DSTP-TQ

COTTON UKULELE STRAPS K-STPC-BK (BLACK)

STP-BLUEHIBISCUS

STP-REDHIBISCUS

K-STPC-BRN (BROWN)

(1.5” BLUE HIBISCUS)

(1.5” RED HIBISCUS)

STP-BRNTAPA

STP1-PEACOCK

(1.5” BROWN TAPA)

(1” PEACOCK)

RUSSIAN RIVER RED K-DSTP-RD

VISTA POINT PURPLE K-DSTP-PL

CLASSICAL GOAT ROCK GRAY

UKULELE STRAP

K-DSTP-CL

K-CSTP-BK (BLACK)

Ukulele Straps + Bags

STP-ALOHASPRING (1.5” ALOHA SPRING) ALSO AVAILABLE: STP-BIRDPARADISE (1.5”), STP-GRNTAPA (1.5”), STP-OCEANTAPA (1.5”), STP-PEACOCK (1.5”), STP-PLPLUMERIA (1.5”), STP-TATTOO (1.5”), STP1-PLPLUMERIA (1”)

BUNDLE BAG

UKULELE GIG BAG

UKULELE LOGO GIG BAG

BB-S (SOPRANO)

UB-S (SOPRANO)

UB-S-LOGO (SOPRANO)

BB-C (CONCERT)

UB-C (CONCERT)

UB-C-LOGO (CONCERT)

BB-T (TENOR)

UB-T (TENOR)

UB-T-LOGO (TENOR)

BB-B (BARITONE)

UB-B (BARITONE)

UB-B-LOGO (BARITONE)

Ukulele Accessories

HAWAIIAN ACCENT BAGS BLUE TRIBAL

CREAM TRIBAL

FLORAL

UB-BL (SOPRANO)

UB-CR (SOPRANO)

UB-FL (SOPRANO)

UB-BL-C (CONCERT)

UB-CR-C (CONCERT)

UB-FL-C (CONCERT)

Kala Cajóns

KP-CAJON-SPMAPLE

KP-CAJON-EBONY

KP-CAJON-ZEBRA

Spalted Maple

Striped Ebony

Zebrawood

Cajón

The Cajón is a simple box percussion instrument f rom Peru that can be played with hands, f ingers, brushes or sticks. The Kala Cajón uses guitar strings which are tensioned to the back of the faceplate which mimics a snare drum-like effect for added percussive possibilities.

Spice up

your ensemble with a Kala Cajón. and Zebrawood. Includes an allen key for snare wire adjustment.

KP-BAG-CAJON Cajón Bag

Kala percussion

Available in Ebony, Spalted Maple

KA-GTR-NY23

KA-GTR-NY25

3/4-Size

Full-Size

Classical Guitar

Student Guitars The Kala Student Guitar presents a familiar classical guitar look and feel with the guarantee of Kala quality and affordable price our ukuleles are known for — now at a larger scale. Cedar top, mahogany back, sides & neck with a gloss f inish, the Kala Student Guitar features a stylized rosette and slotted headstock with a pairing of Gold and Mother of Pearl style tuning machines. With comfortable action and a clear, mellow tone, the Kala Student guitar packs immense playability into a beginner price, providing the right foundation for growth and development for a brand new player. For over a decade, Kala Ukuleles have been the most popular and trusted ukulele choice for classrooms throughout North America. By popular demand f rom educators, we are excited to present the Kala Student Guitar. This series features two sizes for beginner players: ¾-size and full-size.

Specifications TOP:

Cedar

BACK & SIDES:

Mahogany

BINDING:

Black

FINISH:

Gloss

NUT & SADDLE:

Natural

STRINGS:

Hard Tension Nylon

Kala Guitars

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