UkulEle 2012
UkulEle 2012 Greetings Greetings and welcome to Kala Brand Music! I’m glad you’re here and appreciate you taking the time to visit us. We love what we do and the people we serve. We take great pride in being a music company where: Innovation meets Tradition Passion meets Playability Quality meets Value Please enjoy all the instruments we have ready for you to see and hear! Michael Upton Kala Brand Music Co. TAJ MAHAL Joe Brown Raul MalO Tal Wilkenf eld MichAEl McDonald Ukalaliens Julia Nunes Cathy and Marcy Bakithi Kumalo Ukulele Orches tra Of Gre at Britain Hutch Hutchinson D aniel Ho Heidi Swed be rg Reggie McBrid e Table of Contents Solid Acacia & Solid Lacewood 1 Solid Mahogany & Golden Acacia 2 Solid Spruce Top-Rosewood 3 Flame Maple & Mahogany 4 Archtop & Pocket Ukulele 5 Travel Ukulele 6 Ukadelic 7 Spalted Maple & Padauk 9 Pacific Walnut & Exotic Mahogany 10 Satin Mahogany & Gloss Mahogany 11 Novelty, Makala & Makala Colors 12 Bundled Package & James Hill Educational Packages 13 Lil Rev Abraham Laboriel Espe ranza Spalding Mark Kevin Grant T Jim D’Ville Uke Crazy Accessories 14 Ukulele Tuning & Chord Chart 15 U•BASS 16 Solid Acacia Ukulele ALL-Solid Mahogany Ukulele These tropical trees are cousins of the Hawaiian Koa tree. They have gorgeous striped patterns of light and dark brown and have a deep, colorful tone that match their visual beauty. KA-ASAC-S Soprano SPECS: KA-ASAC-C Concert KA-ASAC-T Tenor KA-ASAC-B Baritone All solid Acacia, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Rosewood binding with herringbone purfling. Soprano has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, Concert has chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Tenor has vintage open geared chrome tuners, Aquila Strings. Solid Lacewood Ukulele Lacewood has a marbled, honey color grain pattern with streaks of red that produce an almost 3D look. We frame that beautifully with red and black edge purfling. We have updated our Solid mahogany ukes with a new satin finish that brings the beautiful color and grain out of this select mahogany. We have also added vintage Grover open gear tuners. There is a timeless, antique look to these solid mahogany ukes. They have a very simple finish that keep the look and sound clean with excellent projection and tone. KA-SMHS Soprano SPECS: KA-SMHC KA-SMHCE-C KA-SMHT Concert Concert Cutaway Tenor w/EQ SPECS: 1 KA-ASLAC Concert KA-ASLAT Tenor All solid Lacewood, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, mahogany binding with red and black purfling. Soprano has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, Concert and Tenor come with chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings. www.kalaukulele.com KA-SMHB Baritone All solid select mahogany, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, faux tortoise shell binding, Grover open geared tuners, Aquila strings. Golden Acacia Ukulele The wood used in the Golden Acacia Series has been carefully selected to feature gorgeous golden and honey striped patterns. The tropical Acacia trees are cousins of the Hawaiian Koa tree and are noted for their rich colorful tone that matches their visual beauty. KA-GAS Soprano KA-ASLAS Soprano KA-SMHTE-C Tenor Cutaway w/EQ SPECS: KA-GAC Concert KA-GACE Concert w/ Pick-up (EQ) KA-GAT Tenor KA-GATE-C Tenor w/ EQ & Cutaway Solid Acacia top, Acacia sides and back, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, rosewood binding on top and back, chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. www.kalaukulele.com 2 Solid spruce top ukulele FLAME SPALTED MAPLE BACK & SIDES Solid spruce tops traditionally pull out some of the best tone a ukulele has to offer. The wood is light, vibrates tremendously and transmits sound easily. It’s straight grain gives it great strength and stability. Kala combines the Spruce top with your choice of these three beautiful back and side combinations: FLAME/SPALTED MAPLE, ROSEWOOD (SAPELE) and MAHOGANY. We also offer solid spruce tops on our Thinbody/Travel series and our Solid Lacewood series. Unique and intricate spalt patterns are found in these flame maple ukuleles. The solid spruce tops project a clear and bright sound with excellent projection. ROSEWOOD Back & Sides These ukes feature a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides, a very traditional wood combination for stringed instruments because of the great tone they produce. The sound is very bright and punchy, with very clear, pronounced attack. KA-FMS Soprano SPECS: KA-FMC Concert KA-FMT Tenor Flame maple back and sides, solid spruce top, satin finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, mahogany binding, die-cast tuners, Aquila strings. Mahogany Back & Sides KA-SRS Soprano KA-SRC Concert KA-SRCE-C Concert Cutaway w/EQ These solid spruce top ukes resonate a mahogany body with clear and bright tone. The appointments are simple and understated. KA-SC Concert KA-SRT Tenor SPECS: 3 KA-SRTE-C Tenor Cutaway w/EQ KA-SRB Baritone Solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black binding, Grover open geared tuners, Aquila strings. www.kalaukulele.com SPECS: KA-ST Tenor KA-STE-C Tenor cutaway w/EQ KA-SB Baritone Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, satin finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, black and white binding, die-cast tuners, Aquila strings. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. www.kalaukulele.com 4 Archtop Ukulele Our signature Tenor uke has a beautiful Archtop/Archback design with classic F-holes. This uke resonates with a warm, mellow sound. Julia Nunes Julia has created over 60 music videos of originals and covers, most of which have been viewed an average of 650,000 times. Julia‘s original, “Into The Sunshine” tops the list with almost 2 million views. Take these ultra-thinbody ukes anywhere. Stuff 'em in your backpack, suitcase, briefcase. Features a 1¼" to 1¾" archback, thinbody depth. These ukes have a HUGE sound. Don’t believe it, ask the thousands who own one. Each uke comes with a custom Kala embroidered logo bag. SOLID SPRUCE TRAVEL Ukulele 1¼" to 1¾" archback thinbody depth KA-JTE/2TS Tenor SPECS: Spruce Top, Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Satin finish, White pearloid binding, Active EQ, Die-Cast tuners, Aquila Strings. Pocket UKULELE Why take a small instrument and make it smaller? I don’t know, but why not? This little gem will literally fit in your back pocket for a quick getaway. Tune it either C-F-A-D or D-G-B-E. It comes with a handy logo bag. KA-SSTU Soprano KA-SSTU-C Concert KA-SSTU-T Tenor SPECS: Solid spruce top, mahogany sides and archback, satin finish, black and KA-SSTU-TEP Tenor w/EQ white binding, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings, logo bag. GOLDEN ACACIA TRAVEL Ukulele 1¼" to 1¾" archback thinbody depth 11" Scale. 7" Body length 3 3/4" Upper Bout 3" Waist 5 1/4" Lower Bout 2" Body Depth 16" Total length KA-GATU-S Soprano KA-SSFM-PU Sopranissimo SPECS: 5 Solid spruce body with spalted/flame maple veneer, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, 12 frets, friction tuners, Aquila strings, logo bag. www.kalaukulele.com SPECS: KA-GATU-C Concert KA-GATU-T Tenor TTHC Travel Tenor Hardcase Fits only Kala Thin-body Travel Tenor (sold separately) Solid Acacia top, Acacia sides and archback, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, rosewood binding on top and back, chrome die-cast tuners with Black buttons, Aquila strings. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. www.kalaukulele.com 6 Ukadelic *Ukadelic Contest Winners Original Artwork by… Adj.. A mood altering 4 string instrument that when played causes severe pleasure. To be under the inf luence of Uke. Ukadelic captures all that is fun about the ukulele. These colorful ukes incorporate art, culture and humor into their design. They are extremely playable and well made. We like 'em and we think that you will too. We will go so far as to say that you will go Ukadelic over them! SPECS: All wood construction, geared tuners, Aquila Strings KA-SSKULLS Marjorie Badinand France KA-SPEACELOVE Bethany Johnstone United Kingdom KA-SSWIRLS Cintya Miralles Argentina KA-SUSA J. Charles Holt United States * KA-SSKULLS Skulls KA-SLEOPARD Leopard KA-BLPAISLEY Black Paisley KA-STATTOO Polynesian Tattoo 7 KA-SPPAISLEY Purple Paisley KA-SREG Reggae Soprano Available in Soprano & Tenor Sizes (KA-TREG) * KA-SPEACELOVE Peace Love KA-SGPAISLEY Green Paisley * KA-USA USA KA-SRPLAID Red Tartan Plaid * KA-SSWIRLS Swirl KA-STIEDYE Ukadelic Tie-Dye KA-SNIGHT Tropical Night KA-STIKI Tiki KA-SDAY Tropical Day 8 Spalted Maple Ukulele Pacific Walnut Ukulele The unique spalted patterns in these figured maple ukes make each one a beautiful, one of a kind piece. Their sound is bright and clear with warm lower tones. They are a real treat to play. The Pacific Walnut ukes feature rich, dark brown grain patterns against a light brown body. Their sound is crisp with a focused, clear tone. They represent a “high end” look and sound at a very affordable price. A great value. KA-PWS Soprano KA-SMS Soprano SPECS: KA-SMC Concert KA-SMT Tenor KA-SMTE Tenor w/ EQ Spalted figured Maple body, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, mahogany binding on top, back and neck, Grover open geared tuners, Aquila strings. PADAUK UKULELE Padauk (pronounced PA DOOK) is a beautiful hardwood from Africa. It has a deep reddish brown color with hints of purple. It is framed beautifully within the mahogany binding on these attractive ukes. The sound jumps out at you with plenty of volume and striking, well balanced tone. KA-PDKS Soprano SPECS: 9 KA-PDKC Concert KA-PDKT Tenor KA-PWT Tenor KA-PWTE Tenor w/EQ Pacific Walnut body, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black binding, Grover open geared tuners, Aquila strings. Exotic Mahogany Ukulele We are always looking to bring the best value and sound for the players hard earned “Uke dollar”. These mahogany ukes bring an exotic look and sound at a down to earth price point. They feature beautiful grain patterns that vary from wavy to curly, flamed to figured, and spotted to straight grain. They have a full bodied tone. KA-SEM Soprano KA-PDKTE Tenor w/EQ Padauk body, satin finish, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, Mahogany binding on top, back and neck, Grover open geared tuners, Aquila strings. www.kalaukulele.com SPECS KA-PWC Concert SPECS KA-CEM Concert KA-TEM Tenor KA-TEME Tenor w/EQ Flame mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black binding, die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. www.kalaukulele.com 10 SATIN Mahogany Ukulele Novelty Ukulele The Kala mahogany ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of “Sweet highs and Mellow lows” that combine for a full, rich sound. Designed with tradition in mind these mahogany ukes are nicely trimmed with classic white binding to highlight the wood. Ukulele are F-U-N! Right? Try to be sad while strumming a Kiwi or a Pineapple uke; it just doesn’t work. Play them and laugh or just hang them on the wall and see what your friends say. KA-15S KA-S Soprano Soprano (brass frets, no binding) KA-P Soprano Pineapple KA-C Concert KA-CE Concert w/EQ KA-WTML Watermelon Soprano KA-KIWI Kiwi Soprano KA-PSS Pineapple Soprano Makala Ukulele Simply the best entry level ukes on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer at these affordable prices but not with Makala. Fantastic sound and looks and easy on the wallet. Available in all sizes and multiple colors. SPECS: KA-T Tenor KA-TE Tenor w/EQ KA-B Baritone KA-BE Baritone w/EQ Mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, white binding, Geared tuners on sopranos, die-cast tuners with black buttons on others, Aquila strings. Satin finish. Except where noted. Gloss Mahogany Ukulele The high gloss finish on these ukes bring out the simple beauty of the traditional mahogany. They project a clear, distinct sound with warm undertones. MK-P Soprano Pineapple MK-S Soprano MK-C Concert MK-T Tenor MK-B Baritone Makala Dolphin Color Ukulele These Soprano size ukulele come in many vibrant colors and feature a unique dolphin bridge. This is a fun and exciting ukulele for all ages. KA-SLNG Long Neck Soprano (Concert size neck) SPECS KA-CG Concert KA-TG Tenor KA-6 Tenor 6 String KA-8 Tenor 8 String Mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings. 11 www.kalaukulele.com Burst Red, Yellow, Light Blue, and Pink Sparkle Metalic Blue, and Candy Apple Red Solids Orange, Black, Green, Purple, and Pearl White In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. www.kalaukulele.com 12 Kala Education Packages “Ukulele in the Classroom” Teacher Edition JHT-1 James Hill Education Packages Co-authored by James Hill and J. Chalmers Doane, Ukulele in the Classroom is a new and exciting resource for music teachers. It is a sequential, performance-based ukulele method through which students explore elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, tempo, dynamics, and tone. Areas of skill include singing, picking, strumming, ear training, sight-reading, improvising, music theory, harmonizing, arranging, and more. Above all, Ukulele in the Classroom is intended to engage students in a fun process that develops authentic musicianship and fosters positive attitudes toward music. “The series as a whole is impressive. It’s innovative, it’s imaginative, and it shows the results of careful editing.” Deluxe Ukulele Bag DUB Series Find these accessories and so much more at: www.kalaukulele.com James Hill Dr. Cam Trowsdale Professor Emeritus of Visual and Performing Arts in Education, University of British Columbia It’s fun! It works! It’s music literacy …the ukulele way!! Black Chequered Case CC Series Tweed Case TC Series Black Ukulele Bag Deluxe Black Deluxe Green UB Series Kala Logo Bag Paisley DUB-K Series Back Pack Bag U-BASS Hard Case Fits Acoustic Electric U-BASS’s only Ukulele Straps KA-STP Makala Ukulele & “Play Ukulele Today” James Hill All books can be purchased separately Hard Black Case BC Series 1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Play Ukulele Today Soprano Package Concert Package KA-JH1 KA-JH2 UBASS Strap KA-STPC-UBASS Vintage Alligator Case AC Series Makala Ukulele & “Ukulele in the Classroom” 1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Ukulele in the Classroom Soprano Package Concert Package Mi-Si Pick-up System KU-PP KPC Pitch Pipe Kala Polishing Cloth DUB SOLID BODY U-BASS Hard-Foam Case UC Series U-BASS sold separately KA-JHS-1 KA-JHS-3 KALA BUNDLED PACKAGE These 4 color boxes are packaged with everything you need to start strumming and having Uke fun. Each package includes a Ukulele (choice of Soprano or Concert), Gig Bag, Pitch Pipe, and a Quick Start Guide. MK-S/COLOR PACK 1. Makala Soprano Ukulele 2. Padded Gig Bag 3. Pitch Pipe 4. Quick Start Guide Kala KC02 Clip-on Tuner Kala KC03 Clip On Metronome/Tuner CC01UK-OAK Kala Ukulele Wall Hangers US-1 Fold Up Stand Out Ukulele Stand Ukulele Stand Fits all sizes Fits all sizes MK-C/COLOR PACK 1. Makala Concert Ukulele 2. Padded Gig Bag 3. Pitch Pipe 4. Quick Start Guide Kala SF Red Strings Mono-filament Strings 13 www.kalaukulele.com CC04UK Kala Ukulele Mic Stand Hanger Aquila Nylgut Ukulele Strings RT-UBASS Strings 4 & 5 String Sets Pyramid U-BASS Strings In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Aquila UBASS Strings www.kalaukulele.com 14 C Cm C7 D Dm D7 E 15 Em E7 F Fm F7 G Gm G7 A Am A7 Bb Bbm Bb7 B Bm B7 Acoustic Electric Series Shadow Pickup System Custom Hipshot Tuners Custom Hard-Foam Case Tal Wilkenfeld Bakithi Kumalo Hutch Hutchinson “…playing it is bound to turn even the most cynical skeptic into a true believer.” Contact Kala for complete U-BASS Catalogue ~Bass Player Magazine 16 (pronounced Kah’ la) 1.v to free, loosen, unburden, absolve, To forgive, a prayer to free someone from any evil influence 2. nvs. Dollar, silver, money, cash, currency 3. n. Surgeonfish, Unicorn fish 4. a wonderful (Ono) brand of Ukulele!!!!!! Hawaiian Definitions for the word Kala KALA BRAND MUSIC CO. 1-877-UKE DUKE (853-3853) • Fax 707-775-4094 www.kalaukulele.com P.O. Box 751149 Petaluma, CA 94975-1149
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