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Official Kala Learn to Play Ukulele Soprano Starter Kit, Satin Mahogany – Includes online lessons, tuner app, and booklet (KALA-LTP-S)
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Brand | Kala |
Color | Natural |
Top Material Type | Mahogany |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Mahogany |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Fretboard Material Type | Walnut |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-S-H |
String Material Type | Nylon |
Hand Orientation | Right |
About this item
- Kala Ukulele, known for high-quality instruments, is the most recognized and sought-after ukulele brand in the world. Kala ukuleles are the instrument of choice for schools - more people learn to play on a Kala than any other ukulele brand
- The kit includes a Kala logo tote bag, a 20-page 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 website.
- It includes a high-quality Mahogany Soprano Ukulele with traditional Polynesian Shark Teeth laser etched rosette, Aquila strings from Italy, quality open gear tuners, and GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle.
- What makes the ukulele a great instrument to begin on is that you don’t need a lot of accessories to be successful. We can help you get in tune and start playing songs today!
- Kala ukuleles are played by some of the most renowned players around the world including: twenty one pilots, Vance Joy, dodie, EatMyUke, The Ukulele Teacher, and Zac Brown.
- SOPRANO UKULELE – This is the most common size of ukulele, and the smallest, with the shortest scale length and tightest fret spacing – tuned G C E A.
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Product information
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 3.25 x 8.38 x 22.63 inches |
ASIN | B01F543PAW |
Item model number | KALA-LTP-S |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,182 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #43 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2016 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Walnut |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-S-H |
String Gauge | Custom |
String Material | Nylon |
Top Material | Mahogany |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
Instrument Key | C |
Size | KALA-LTP-S |
Battery type | Lithium Ion |
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Product Description
The Official Kala Ukulele Starter Kit comes with everything you need to start playing today. It includes a high-quality mahogany soprano ukulele with Aquila strings, quality open gear tuners, and GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle. The kit also includes a Kala logo tote bag, a 20-page 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 website.
From the manufacturer
Kala Keeps It Simple
At Kala, our focus is on providing you the best possible instrument for your money. As the industry leader, we know that you don't need an excess of accessories to have fun and play ukulele. That's why we stick to the essentials - a better instrument and a frustration free learning experience.
3 Ways to Learn
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App + TunerSimple to use and easy to learn! Our Kala app includes a tuner, play-along songs, and easy to follow lessons. All included. Download the app to your iOS or Android device and start playing today! |
Online LessonsCheck out the Learn to Play section on our website for easy-to-follow ukulele tutorials! Build your musical foundation by learning basics like tuning, beginner friendly chords, strumming techniques and songs. |
Learn to Play Quick Start BookletIncluded in your pack is a page-by-page instructional booklet designed to help you learn to play the ukulele successfully from the start! Best of all, our materials are in clear, understandable English! |
Everything You Need to Start Playing
- Kala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele
- Online Lessons
- Quick Start Guide
- Tuning App
- Custom Logo Tote Bag
Kala Ukulele
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Kala CultureNestled between Northern California's treasured Redwoods and its coastal waters, our hometown, Petaluma, is a harbor to an eclectic mix of creativity and culture. Since first planting our roots in 2005, Kala has grown to become the most recognizable ukulele brand in the world. |
Kala LifestyleKala ukuleles have seen the tops of mountains, sat in sandy beaches, floated down rivers and sung under the stars. They are played in classrooms, neighborhoods and iconic music venues. More than just an instrument, they are an extension of you. |
Kala QualityQuality craftsmanship, amazing tone, and the largest selection of models anywhere, makes Kala the industry leader of the modern ukulele movement for more than a decade. We value our players and have earned their trust by providing them with affordable, easy-to-play instruments that help them grow as musicians. |
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Customers like the app, performance, quality and sound quality of the ukulele. For example, they mention it works well into the intermediate stages, the tuner app surprisingly works great and the strings are of high quality. Some are happy with appearance, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on tuning and value.
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Customers like the quality of the ukulele. They mention that the strings are of high quality, the construction seems solid, and the included tuner is great. Some say that the uke is a decent brand and a great instrument for the money.
"...This was a great, beautiful, well-made ukulele to start out with, especially since I went in with no knowledge of what made a ukulele "good"...." Read more
"Good quality for a beginner. Stays tuned." Read more
"...This uke is beautiful and good quality!!!!! Don’t forget to re tune it every time you play when you first get it...." Read more
"...It didn't feel cheap. Unfortunately, about 7 months after I bought it, the higher G string wouldn't tune, and then the lower G string wouldn't tune...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the ukulele. They mention that it looks and sounds beautiful, and is very fancy. They also appreciate the bag, which is lined and has a rope-style carrying strap. Customers also mention that the KA-15S mahogany finish with nice detailing around the sound hole is perfect for those who live in an apartment.
"...This was a great, beautiful, well-made ukulele to start out with, especially since I went in with no knowledge of what made a ukulele "good"...." Read more
"...It's such a sweet little instrument and everyone in the house has played with it a bit since it got here...." Read more
"...In terms of the sound, it's great. I think it's a good starter uke...." Read more
"...This uke is beautiful and good quality!!!!! Don’t forget to re tune it every time you play when you first get it...." Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to use. They mention it's great for beginners, with a helpful booklet and web lessons. They also say it'll be fun to learn on and play.
"...replaced by any number of (better) free tuner apps and online lessons are everywhere thanks to a friendly and supportive community...." Read more
"...In terms of the sound, it's great. I think it's a good starter uke...." Read more
"...This is definitely a good choice to introduce children to music in a forgiving manner." Read more
"I absolutely LOVE this uke! So much fun to learn on and to play! Hearing me play made my dad want to buy a guitar and start playing again...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the ukulele. They mention that it has a really nice sound, the intonation is great, and it plays very well. The sound is clear and loud, with no buzzing.
"...It's got a light, bright sound and after the first week or so, keeps its tuning very nicely...." Read more
"...It sounds lovely. If I'm honest I even like tuning it lol...." Read more
"...This little ukulele tuned right up and sounds great. The tuner works just as well as any similar styled tuner...." Read more
"...The Uke sounds and looks great.The tuner is nice and works well...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the guitar. They say it plays pretty well, works well into the intermediate stages, and does what it needs to. Customers also say the tuner app surprisingly works great and has no problems with it at all. They mention that the app rates performance a little like guitar hero.
"...This little ukulele tuned right up and sounds great. The tuner works just as well as any similar styled tuner...." Read more
"...The Uke sounds and looks great.The tuner is nice and works well...." Read more
"...I check the tuning pegs and they're very lose. I tried to screw them back in, but nothing worked...." Read more
"The app works wonders. If it's been a while, it'll sound a bit off but once you start playing it's great...." Read more
Customers find the app very helpful and a great resource. They say the free app is a pretty good one, but don't bother paying for the subscription. The Kala app is also useful, but there are only a handful of free songs. The kit comes with a booklet and access to an instructional app. It comes with useful instructions and links to even more useful videos and apps.
"My first ukulele! The app is helpful, from tuning to learning to play. I was able to play a song just a few hours after unboxing the ukulele...." Read more
"...The free app is a pretty good one but don’t bother paying for the subscription as you can utube thousands of entries for learning how to play...." Read more
"...It's a fun little instrument that sounds great too!. The online lessons aren't great and she ended up using a different app to teach her...." Read more
"...It looks great, the app is outstanding during the free trial and still has lots of options and training available for free after the free trial is..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention that it keeps its tuning very nicely, the tuner on the app is great, and the tuning pegs are very well. However, others say that it comes out of tune very easily, and that they have to tune it a lot at first.
"...got a light, bright sound and after the first week or so, keeps its tuning very nicely...." Read more
"...It does sometimes lose its tune quickly...." Read more
"Good quality for a beginner. Stays tuned." Read more
"...The Uke sounds and looks great.The tuner is nice and works well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the guitar. Some mention it's a great value, especially when you are starting out and don't want to spend a lot, while others say it'd be way overpriced for its content. The uke itself is an amazing value, but some say the bag that came with it is kinda cheap and the strings don' t stay in place.
"...1. inexpensive upfront cost- totally affordable.2...." Read more
"...Seriously, this uke is a great deal for beginners or those who play guitar, but want to double on ukulele...." Read more
"...You have to download an app that you have to pay for, it isn't free. I got the 7 day trial of it and as a super beginner it was confusing...." Read more
"...I was surprised by how wonderful the sound is. A great value and I recommend this little UK for any beginners. Its also made in the USA!!!..." Read more
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The reason this is knocked down one star is, I ordered the starter kit but it didn't come with the beginner's guide booklet as advertised. Not a big deal, since the internet exists, but a bit annoying.
Also - I had wanted to learn ukulele for something like 2 years before I finally bit the bullet and bought one, and I'm so glad I did! If you're in the same boat, if this is something you're considering but you're unsure if it's something you'd like or actually commit to--I think you should do it! I'm so so happy with my uke and with the great new hobby I picked up.
The pictures don't really do the satin finish justice either. It's almost shimmery in good lighting or sunlight and has a nice amber color to it. At this price I expected the finish to be kinda flat like cheap laminate flooring. It was a really nice surprise.
Now for the "bad" (none of it's real bad) :
The tuner app is easily replaced by any number of (better) free tuner apps and online lessons are everywhere thanks to a friendly and supportive community. The only real added value I see to the Learn to Play Kit as opposed to just buying the uke by itself is the gig bag and the booklet. The Kala KA-15s is, right now, just about $10 cheaper than this. I think it might've been smarter for me to just buy the ukulele and then spend around $20 to get myself a soft case. I'm not sure what I'll do with the bag after I've gotten one. It's lined and it can be worn like a backpack, but there's no storage pouches and it's very thin. It's not bad for a $10 bag I don't think, but I'm not really sure I needed it. YMMV.
I wasn't happy with the way mine arrived either. Amazon had just put a shipping label on the retail box and sent it like that! What it is was fully on display for anyone to see and it also ruined the box. There were two gaping holes in the side of that box and if you've seen an unboxing you know there's only a thin foam bag and the gig bag between the uke and the cardboard box. I almost sent it right back unopened. I didn't know what I'd find in there. There's a small scratch, but it's otherwise fine and the scratch isn't very noticeable. I got in touch with Amazon today though and they gave me a partial refund immediately with absolutely zero fuss. This on a holiday! I've never had an easier customer service experience and I'd definitely buy again (judging from unboxings I've seen this isn't how Amazon usually ships them). The whole thing took maybe five minutes and my account was credited later in the day.
I'm impressed.
In terms of the sound, it's great. I think it's a good starter uke. I ended up reselling it to a friend after I had my fun with it but I'm looking forward in the future to something a bit more real. This is definitely a good play instrument to just get familiar with the mechanics of playing a uke because you can get quite decent sounds from this! It does sometimes lose its tune quickly. After a couple days, I would have to tune it and make sure all the sounds are normal again but not a big deal for me. Overall decent if you know what you're getting for the price!
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Reviewed in Spain on July 12, 2021
Ottimo anche il manuele presente all'interno con alcuni accordi.
Ottima anche la custodia, protegge molto ma non è rigida e tipo una sacchetto...
Però all'interno rivestita al fine di proteggere adeguatamente lo strumento.
Marca eccezionale, consiglio vivamente.
È un pò difficile prendere le ultime note ma è un ottimo strumento. Addatto sia per principianti, sia per professionisti.
Consiglio.
Ho aspettato un pò di tempo per testarlo meglio, mai avuto dubbi.
Consiglio
Eine einfache Tasche ist dabei. Wer eine Polstertasche braucht, muss sie sich extra kaufen. Das ist für mich in Ordnung.
In der kleinen, schwarzen Broschüre sind die wichtigsten Griffe und ein paar Lieder mit Akkorden abgedruckt. Dazu gibt es wohl eine App, aber da ich kein Smartphone-Sklave bin, kann ich dazu keine Bewertung abgeben.
Ich bin jedenfalls sehr zufrieden.
Acheté suite aux conseils vus sur plusieurs sites qui le recommandaient.
Je joue de la guitare, et tout de suite on voit que l'on a un instrument dans les mains, pas un jouet à bas prix. Les finitions sont excellentes sur un tel budget.
Les cordes fournies sont de très bonnes cordes d'après ce que j'ai pu lire (je n'ai pas de comparaison).
Les mécaniques sont simples, les cordes demandent plusieurs réglages les premiers temps le temps de se mettre en place (au début toute les 5 min puis sur une journée commencent à se stabiliser), elles ne sont pas trop éloignées du manches.
Au niveau couleur, les photos ne sont pas forcément représentatives, c'est une couleur bois un peu foncé (pas orange/miel) (pas aussi foncé que les meubles anciens), la finition est matte ce qui me plait beaucoup.
Les touches du manche sont en bois plus clair que le reste.
Les découpes des frettes sont impec.
franchement agréablement surpris, à voir dans le temps !
la housse est peu épaisse mais elle protège quand même un peu, suffisant pour moi, mais une vraie housse matelassée pourrait être préférable pour ceux qui veulent faire du chemin avec sans risquer de lui mettre un choc.
Reviewed in France on May 26, 2018
Acheté suite aux conseils vus sur plusieurs sites qui le recommandaient.
Je joue de la guitare, et tout de suite on voit que l'on a un instrument dans les mains, pas un jouet à bas prix. Les finitions sont excellentes sur un tel budget.
Les cordes fournies sont de très bonnes cordes d'après ce que j'ai pu lire (je n'ai pas de comparaison).
Les mécaniques sont simples, les cordes demandent plusieurs réglages les premiers temps le temps de se mettre en place (au début toute les 5 min puis sur une journée commencent à se stabiliser), elles ne sont pas trop éloignées du manches.
Au niveau couleur, les photos ne sont pas forcément représentatives, c'est une couleur bois un peu foncé (pas orange/miel) (pas aussi foncé que les meubles anciens), la finition est matte ce qui me plait beaucoup.
Les touches du manche sont en bois plus clair que le reste.
Les découpes des frettes sont impec.
franchement agréablement surpris, à voir dans le temps !
la housse est peu épaisse mais elle protège quand même un peu, suffisant pour moi, mais une vraie housse matelassée pourrait être préférable pour ceux qui veulent faire du chemin avec sans risquer de lui mettre un choc.