Totally redesigned for 2014, the Kala Tenor Resonator Ukulele's lightweight aluminum resonator cone will provide you with a unique, robust tone that is louder and more distinctive than the typical wooden uke. Additionally, the Tenor Resonator's stylish brass resonator cover and stunning figured mahogany body will be sure to attract attention. A serious uke with distinctive looks and sound, the Kala Tenor Resonator Ukulele's robust tone will ensure that your performance is always a memorable one.
Rather than utilizing a wooden soundboard like a standard ukulele, a resonator ukulele utilizes spun aluminum cones to produce its tone. Resonator ukes were originally designed to be louder than conventional ukuleles so they wouldn't be overwhelmed by other instruments during a performance. Resonator ukuleles also produce a different and distinctive tone quality. Although resonator ukuleles resemble lap steel guitars, these ukes are typically played in a conventional manner, rather than in a flat or bottleneck style.
The concert ukulele - one size larger than the original soprano - was introduced in the 1920s as an "enhanced" soprano, sporting a louder, deeper tone with more body and richness. In the quest for even more volume and deeper bass, the tenor came along shortly thereafter. You'll find (much to your delight) that the Kala Tenor Resonator Ukulele gives you robust volume for its relatively diminutive size, along with deliciously clear ukulele tone.
Kala is all about the uke. The company lives and breathes ukulele - ukes are all they make, and they make them exceedingly well. In fact, Kala is in no small part responsible for the strong resurgence of interest in the uke that's been going on since the mid 1990s. They design and manufacture over 120 different models made from a variety of woods, including lacewood, koa, mango, mahogany, flame/spalted maple, bocote, acacia, and the classic spruce top/rosewood back and sides combo.
The Resonator line is fitted with a lightweight aluminum resonator directly into the Mahogany body. The resonator gets a brass cover and the body gets elegant F-holes to give this model its distinct appearance.
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 that we've seen 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, each imparting its own sonic signature and aesthetic beauty to these popular and iconic instruments.
Size | Tenor |
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Number of Strings | 4 |
Color | Sunburst |
Finish | Satin |
Top Material | Mahogany with brass covered aluminum resonator |
Back & Sides Material | Mahogany |
Binding Material | Pearloid |
Neck Material | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material | Walnut |
Fingerboard Inlay | Dots |
Number of Frets | 18 |
Scale Length | 17" |
Nut Width | 1.39 GraphTech NuBone |
Tuners | Nickel-plated Open Gear Tuners |
Case Included | None |
Overall Length | 25.75" |
Body Length | 11.75 |
Upper Bout Width | 7" |
Lower Bout Width | 9.3125" |
Waist Width | 5.625" |
Body Depth | 3.125" |
Strings | Aquila Super Nylgut |
Manufacturer Part Number | KARESBRS2006 |