Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S)

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I tried it with Aquila Nylguts, but I put Martin 600 fluorocarbons on it, and I like those much more. It’s great for people who want to learn the ukulele and try it out before dropping big bucks on an instrument they might not like or commit to. Only down side is that I have worn the paint through to the wood on some corners (must wear a wool pullover when playing).

It is chipped and dinged in all sorts of places (that Dolphin thick glossy finish does chip easily I have found) but it still plays just fine. I didn’t notice any buzzing or high frets as I played up the neck, and the notes consistently rang out clear and clean.The ebooks are aimed at all levels and all come with supporting MP3s and YouTube videos to help you learn. I’ve found it be really well suited to a bit of fingerpicking mainly due to the volume that you can get from it.

The Makala MK-S from Kala is a decent ukulele that I would recommend to anyone looking to get started on a budget. Even though I prefer ukes with a traditional look and finish, I think may folks will like the Dolphin’s bold color options.I can see no real discernable difference between it and the black one but the black one is not as loud nor does it have the same beautiful resonance as the white one. These larger-bodied ukes are a little more expensive, but they’ll have a richer tone with more volume and bass. While it’s better than nothing, the cover is made of a thin, flimsy material and won’t protect your uke from much more than dust.