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Kala KA-SSEBY-B-CE Solid Spruce Top Striped Ebony Baritone Ukulele • Review & Specs

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Description

The Kala KA-SSEBY-B-CE baritone cutaway ukulele has a solid Sitka spruce top with laminated striped ebony back and sides. Unlike the other models in the Striped Ebony series, the KA-SSEBY-B-CE has a cutaway and Fishman Kula pickup.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

Ebony is often associated with fingerboards, but some companies have experimented with using it as a tonewood. Many people don’t realize that ebony isn’t always pure black and can often have beautiful figuring or “striping” as seen on this model.

In addition to the striped ebony back and sides, the KA-SSEBY-B-CE has a striped ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include wood binding, open-gear tuners, and a satin finish.

The KA-SSEBY-B-CE is available in two other sizes: the concert-sized KA-SSEBY-C and the tenor-sized KA-SSEBY-T.

KA-SSEBY-B-CE Review

I have not yet reviewed the KA-SSEBY-B-CE. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistently good instruments.

Click here to see customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Baritone
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Striped Ebony (Laminated)
• Scale: 20″
• Nut Width: 1.5″
• Finish: Satin
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: Fishman Kula

Kala KA-SSEBY-T Solid Spruce Top Striped Ebony Tenor Ukulele • Review & Specs

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Description

The Kala KA-SSEBY-T tenor ukulele has a solid Sitka spruce top with laminated striped ebony back and sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

Ebony is often associated with fingerboards, but some companies have experimented with using it as a tonewood. Many people don’t realize that ebony isn’t always pure black and can often have beautiful figuring or “striping” as seen on this model.

In addition to the striped ebony back and sides, the KA-SSEBY-T has a striped ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include wood binding, open-gear tuners, and a satin finish.

The KA-SSEBY-T is available in two other sizes: the concert-sized KA-SSEBY-C and the baritone cutaway KA-SSEBY-B-CE.

KA-SSEBY-T Review

I have not yet reviewed the KA-SSEBY-T. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistently good instruments.

Click here to see customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Tenor
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Striped Ebony (Laminated)
• Scale: 16-13/16″
• Nut Width: 1-7/16″
• Finish: Satin
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None

Kala KA-SSEBY-C Solid Spruce Top Striped Ebony Concert Ukulele • Review & Specs

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Description

The Kala KA-SSEBY-C has a solid Sitka spruce top with laminated striped ebony back and sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

Ebony is often associated with fingerboards, but some companies have experimented with using it as a tonewood. Many people don’t realize that ebony isn’t always pure black and can often have beautiful figuring or “striping” as seen on this model.

In addition to the striped ebony back and sides, the KA-SSEBY-C has a striped ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include wood binding, open-gear tuners, and a satin finish.

The KA-SSEBY-C is available in two other sizes: the tenor-sized KA-SSEBY-T and the baritone cutaway KA-SSEBY-B-CE.

KA-SSEBY-C Review

I have not yet reviewed the KA-SSEBY-C. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistently good instruments.

Click here to see customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Concert
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Striped Ebony (Laminated)
• Scale: 14-13/16″
• Nut Width: 1-7/16″
• Finish: Satin
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None

Kala KA-FMTG Solid Spruce Flame Maple Tenor Ukulele • Review & Specs

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Description

The KA-FMTG is a tenor-sized ukulele with a solid Sitka spruce top and flame maple back/sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

The maple used for the back and sides appears to be spalted. Spalting is a discoloration caused by fungi in the wood, and it usually takes the form of dramatic dark streaks. Spalting adds an interesting look to the wood and does not affect the wood’s structural or tonal properties.

The KA-FMTG has wood binding and rosette as well as a high-gloss finish.

This model is available in two other sizes: the soprano-sized KA-FMSG and the concert-sized KA-FMCG.

Kala KA-FMTG Review

I have not yet reviewed the Kala KA-FMTG. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistently good instruments.

Click here to see customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Tenor
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Flame Maple
• Scale: 17″
• Nut Width: 1.39″
• Finish: High Gloss
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None

Kala KA-FMCG Solid Spruce Flame Maple Concert Ukulele • Review & Specs

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Description

The KA-FMCG is a concert-sized ukulele with a solid Sitka spruce top and flame maple back/sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

The maple used for the back and sides appears to be spalted. Spalting is a discoloration caused by fungi in the wood, and it usually takes the form of dramatic dark streaks. Spalting adds an interesting look to the wood and does not affect the wood’s structural or tonal properties.

The KA-FMCG has wood binding and rosette as well as a high-gloss finish.

This model is available in two other sizes: the soprano-sized KA-FMSG and the tenor-sized KA-FMTG.

Kala KA-FMCG Review

I have not yet reviewed the Kala KA-FMCG. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistent good instruments.

Click here to see customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Concert
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Flame Maple
• Scale: 14-5/8″
• Nut Width: 1.39
• Finish: High Gloss
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None

Kala KA-FMSG Solid Spruce Flame Maple Soprano Ukulele • Review & Specs

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Description

The KA-FMSG is a soprano-sized ukulele with a solid Sitka spruce top and flame maple back/sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

The maple used for the back and sides appears to be spalted. Spalting is a discoloration caused by fungi in the wood, and it usually takes the form of dramatic dark streaks. Spalting adds an interesting look to the wood and does not affect the wood’s structural or tonal properties.

The KA-FMSG has wood binding and rosette as well as a high-gloss finish.

This model is available in two other sizes: the concert-sized KA-FMCG and the tenor-sized KA-FMTG.

Kala KA-FMSG Review

I have not yet reviewed the Kala KA-FMSG. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistent good instruments.

Click here to see customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Soprano
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Flame Maple
• Scale: 13-5/8″
• Nut Width: 1-3/8
• Finish: High Gloss
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None

Kala KA-SSEM-T Solid Spruce Top Exotic Mahogany Tenor • Review & Specs

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Description

The Kala KA-SSEM-T is a tenor-sized ukulele with a solid Sitka spruce top and laminated “exotic mahogany” back and sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

Kala’s exotic mahogany is simply a more figured version of the standard mahogany often found on entry-level instruments. The wood has striking grain patterns that are similar to what you might see on koa or flame maple.

However, since the back and sides are laminated, the type of wood used has a minimal effect on tone and is largely a cosmetic feature.

A fully bound body, open-gear tuners, and satin finish round out the understated appointments of the KA-SSEM-T.

This model is also available in a smaller concert size as the KA-SSEM-C.

Kala KA-SSEM-T Review

I have not yet reviewed the Kala KA-SSEM-T. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistent good instruments.

Click here to read customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Tenor
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Exotic Mahogany (Laminated)
• Scale: 17″
• Nut Width: 1.39″
• Finish: Satin
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None

Kala KA-SSEM-C Solid Spruce Top Exotic Mahogany Concert • Review & Specs

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Description

The Kala KA-SSEM-C is a concert-sized ukulele with a solid Sitka spruce top and laminated “exotic mahogany” back and sides.

The solid top offers more bass, resonance, and volume than the laminated tops found on many beginner ukuleles.

Kala’s exotic mahogany is simply a more figured version of the standard mahogany often found on entry-level instruments. The wood has striking grain patterns that are similar to what you might see on koa or flame maple.

However, since the back and sides are laminated, the type of wood used has a minimal effect on tone and is largely a cosmetic feature.

A fully bound body, open-gear tuners, and satin finish round out the understated appointments of the KA-SSEM-C.

This model is also available in a larger tenor size as the KA-SSEM-T.

Kala KA-SSEM-C Review

I have not yet reviewed the Kala KA-SSEM-C. However, I’m generally a fan of Kala products and feel that they make very good ukuleles for the money.

As the manager of a small music store, I’ve played hundreds of Kala ukes and they have been consistent good instruments.

Click here to read customer reviews on Amazon.

Key Specs

• Body Size: Concert
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Exotic Mahogany (Laminated)
• Scale: 14-7/8″
• Nut Width: 1-3/8″
• Finish: Satin
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Electronics: None