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The Maple Solidbody Tenor Ukulele from Kala combines the rich sonic texture of maple and okoume tonewoods with pro-grade hardware and a design that's made to be plugged in. Ideal for performers, this ukulele can be played clean, paired with effects pedals like chorus and delay, or used with studio software for DI recording. A popular size among professional ukulele players, its tenor body shape slightly expands the classic concert-sized ukulele for added resonance with a more audible balance between your playing’s highs and lows. Plus, fingerpicking and chords have more room to breathe, thanks to its widened frets and roomier fingerboard.





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Deluxe hardware and electronics





At Sweetwater, we value instruments that go the extra mile, and the Maple Solidbody Tenor Ukulele's hardware selections are impeccable. Built with ultra-stable synthetic NuBone from Graph Tech (one of the most trusted names in the guitar world), this ukulele’s nut and saddle are built to coax the best tone possible from your instrument. The strings not only vibrate with precision and accuracy, but they are also strung through deluxe sealed metal tuning machines, keeping your uke in tune longer. Last but not least, the Kala Maple Tenor Ukulele’s useful B-band U1 amplification system lets you plug in anywhere ? perfect for concerts, gigs, and recording.





From Kala: the uke company





Kala is all about ukulele. In fact, ukes are all they make, and they make them exceedingly well. Kala is in no small part responsible for the strong resurgence of interest in ukuleles since the mid-1990s. They design and manufacture over 120 different models made from a variety of woods, including lacewood, koa, mango, and many more, with each imparting its own sonic signature and aesthetic beauty to these popular and iconic instruments.





Kala Maple Solidbody Tenor Ukulele Features:


Cutting-edge solidbody ukulele designed for plugging-in and use with effects pedals


Active B-band U1 preamp for amplification and plugging in


Gorgeous flame maple and okuome build


Ultra-stable sealed tuners


Low G string enables easier, more guitar-like chording that's perfect for vocal accompaniment


Premium Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for smooth rich tone and consistent string performance


Smooth satin finish for protection and looks


Tenor body shape with 16.875-inch fingerboard and 14 frets


Overall length: 25.75 inches


Includes deluxe padded gig bag