Some of the features here make me think they've been listening to your reviews and getting some free design consultancy.

I noticed a danish Intrument shop imbed your youtube videos as reviews of the ukes they are selling. So cool.

Thanks for this review. One of the (many) things I like about your videos is that you do them in one take - makes for a very watchable style.

Beautiful lookin uke. Considering the fit and finish, and the tone(will open up and better strings will help) this is a nice, value for money instrument. Consider the work that is in it. Like it a lot.

I like mahogany sound and this ukulele looks real nice. I like to see new styles but i personally am a traditionalist when it comes to Ukulele’s. I agree it is the innovation that helps us ukulele players to promote our instrument. I like the sound and the price is ok. Thanks for another good one….DOC

I have numerous Kalas, an Elite, flame maple and mahogany. If it wouldn’t be grounds for a divorce I’d think about giving this one a shot. For strings may I suggest Fremont Black line on Kala mahogany’s, Kala Elite strings on their flame maple and Uke Logic on their koa ukuleles. I’ve never been a fan of Aquila’s on my Kalas. I had problems with the koa Elite 2 and received no help from Kala USA. That was very disappointing. I corrected all of them and absolutely love the ukulele now, just not their customer service. I hope you feel better soon and thank you for taking the time to post these reviews. I’ve always loved them. Wes

Nice complete review, thanks

I have always had a soft spot for Kala, as way back when it was my first ukulele. They have been lost lately, but even with the scruffy issues, I think this is an amazing leap for them, and I hope the beginning of a renaissance for Kala. Thank you Baz, get some rest and get better!

Love it. Loving that solid mahogany. With they would go with some nice flourocarbons.

Hey this is a good looking Kala. I like how they didn’t just copy Anuanue or flight but had their own touch on it. I think the price is good. They mostly sell Kala or cheaper brands in Minnesota at this price range. Not even Ohana. So it’s nice to see Kala go in this direction ! Different strings would sound good on this also ! Good review !

All I can say is Yay!!

I have a solid Ohana Mahogany concert that I felt so so about for a long time. The set up was perfect so it was a dream to play. Then suddenly after playing a lot during Covid it opened up and the sound was magical.

Cheers Baz, great review as ever. Looking for a tenor in this price range. Maybe this one🤔. I've still got L plates on my Ukes, slowly getting there 👍

It’s very pretty. Thanks for your very comprehensive review. I don’t love the through bridge string system. And I like a standard 35 mil nut. But if I had bigger hands and that budget, I’d give it a try. You’d think that with that big lower bout, there would be more volume, wouldn’t you?

Certainly a looker thanks Barry

Review is bang on - I was keen to hear what Baz thought of this one as I had picked up one of these as a sample at GNUF last year and was really pleased with it. Build quality is great and is easy to play. It came with clear fluorocarbons so it was interesting to see that they have reverted to Aquila’s - I fitted brown Worths and, personally, think it sounds better with them. I have a few Kala’s but Kala have really upped their game with this range.

Actually looks pretty good from Kala. I'm getting definite anuenue vibes from the aesthetics. The headstock and front on is giving me amm3 vibes with cheaper mahogany.

WOW!. Huge improvement. Kala was my first uke and it's good to see them breaking out of their rut. They also released a beautiful solid black dog hair mahogany tenor that I managed to snag from Uke Republic in the states. I don't think they are in full release yet, but they have really stepped it up this year.

So nice, welcome back to the world Kala! I like it, and I can't believe I'm saying that about a Kala. I'm sure as it's played it will start to opening up, and sounding much better. Baz do you think putting a Low G on it would help? I'll have to go look at it when I get back to the States. Another nice review, Thank you.

Thanks Baz - that does look good. I agree, there’s generally nothing much wrong with Kala, but they often don’t inspire me. Nice to see an exception, and I like the tone. I wonder if this is one of those tenors which sound better tuned down to Bb?

I like Kala compared with many. This is a beautiful instrument. Apart from the minor gripes, a nice sounding ukulele. Thought it had a nice tone.

I like it and i think it's worth the money 👍.

Hi Baz, I Just got the Mahogany Baritone from W O U I'm not a fan of Aquila's strings so I changed the strings to my favourite strings Uke logic D G B E soft tension with smooth wound low D And I'm loving the sound and tone, I think the change has made a great difference, like you said Barry, If only Kala would be brave and change from Aquila's to something else, Well I think the new strings have made a massive difference 👍 the make of string I put on are only my preference But sounds good to me 🎸👍 Thanks for all your reviews every week I really look forward too them 👍 🎼🎵🎶🎸

Thinking about ordering this one. I have one of the older Kala mahogany tenors. Probably had it 5 years or so. It's opened up to a mellow sound, but I don't like the neck and I hate to tie strings. Definitely giving this one a good think!

Thanks! I love my Kala mahogany travel ukes (one high G, one low G) and like the design of this one although I much prefer a satin finish

I like everything about this one except the slothead. Just not a slothead guy...hope they make it in a standard headstock too

Ammoon is still my favorite.

My first good uke was a Kala KA-SRT-CTG-CE Comfort Edge, based partly on your review Baz. Have purchased better ukes since but still return to my Kala as a solid, comfortable, durable soldier. This reminds me a bit of that one. Also winning a great recomendation from you Baz.

Is it an optical illusion from the comfort edge, or is the lower bout actually asymmetrical?

Now this is a change for Kala, my first Uke was an SMHT, which so opened up over 4years and I will never sell it. I have black water strings on it as the mahogany really finger picks lovely with these strings. Love the comfort edge, the gig bag, through bridge and the ebony headstock. Kala listening, hope it does well for them and can’t wait to see and hear there other offerings. You have a good week and thanks for the great review.

This is the exact model I’ve considered getting; and honestly it’s mostly because I love the way it looks (and yes, that is an important factor to me) I really like that it has such a cool design, uses solid mahogany, and to a rather reasonable price at that. Feels like most of the really pretty ukes are often almost twice the price, e.g. the Flight Fireball Great review, definitely gonna save up for one of these later this year! Currently, I’m head over heels with my Fanner Pixelator, absolutely stunning instrument

Nice showing for Kala! Hope they keep it up.

That looks really good but a little dear for what it is

I just recently ordered the acacia model, myself. It was very hard to choose between the three, especially with the lack of reviews and demos (I’ve only found two demos of each, and your review). I decided on the acacia, because “go big, or go home”, I figured. I was limited to Kala due to complicated situations, and thought the contour line looked and sounded good for the money. My only solid experience is with my Lanikai SPST-S, which is a solid spruce top, with morado laminate back and sides. As someone who has only dealt with “higher end” laminates, the sound of a solid top blows me away. I can only imagine what it’ll sound like in person; I know that videos don’t do it complete justice, and the strings may need to be swapped too to enhance the sound further. I can’t wait for her to come in!

It’s very nice but I have an Enya mahogany which is around £220. I think £250 would be a more reasonable price for this model.

I am now looking at this model in solid acacia. $449 USD...hmmmm. You got me thinking, Baz!

I have been borrowing a uke from a friend and been looking buy one of my own. I want one I can grow into, I am not looking to buy more than one. Would you recommend this one or should I keep looking? Thanks 😊

Can't imagine getting excited about paying $349 for a Kala. I hope they have success with it and it leads to more unique models. But I doubt it will. Kala suffers from boring brand ubiquity. On top of that, it sounded a bit subdued as if the soundhole is too small or the wood isn't mature enough compared to many I've heard on this channel. Thanks for another excellent review. Very sorry to hear your "diarrhea is all over the place".

They just need a cedar topped edition and my life would be complete.

well done KALA 👏🏻

Anyone use the strings made from sugarcane? I have and I don't recommend them. They squeak, they have a lot of drag, and they are truly uncomfortable.

The only innovative thing I’ve ever seen come out of Kala was the U Bass.

Kala is a little bit as a swedish Volvo. Reliable, but however a bit boring 😂