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title: "KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele"
brand: "kala"
price: "$3984"
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# Solid Mahogany body & neck for warm tone 4 strings, classic soprano tuning GCEA Aquila Super Nylgut strings for rich sound KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele

**Brand:** kala
**Price:** $3984
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Strum the sound of success with Kala’s classic mahogany magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele by kala
- **How much does it cost?** $3984 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/1487344-ka-15s-mahogany-soprano-ukulele)

## Best For

- kala enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kala brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Tone Woods:** Mahogany body & neck with Walnut fingerboard deliver a bright, warm, full-bodied sound
- • **Compact & Comfortable:** Soprano size with tight fret spacing perfect for small hands and quick learning curves
- • **Endorsed by Top Artists:** Played by renowned musicians like Vance Joy and twenty one pilots—join the ukulele elite
- • **Iconic Entry-Level Quality:** Industry standard since 2005, trusted by millions of beginners and pros alike
- • **Pro-Grade Strings Included:** Pre-strung with Aquila Super Nylgut strings from Italy for immediate playability and superior tone

## Overview

The Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele is the definitive entry-level instrument, combining premium mahogany construction with Aquila Super Nylgut strings to deliver a warm, bright tone. Its compact soprano size and expert setup make it ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike. Trusted worldwide and favored by top artists, this ukulele offers unbeatable quality and playability at an accessible price.

## Description

In 2005, the KA-15S came onto the market and became the industry standard for an entry-level ukulele. Before this time there were only cheap toys or expensive, custom ukuleles. The KA-15S made the ukulele accessible to everyone - a high-quality constructed Mahogany instrument with warm, full-bodied sound at an affordable price. We have expanded the 15 Series to include: Soprano Black (KA-15S-BLK), Soprano Long Neck (KA-15SLNG), Soprano Spruce Top (KA-15S-S), two with Hawaiian Tattoo laser etching (KA-15S-H1 & KA-15S-H2), and the traditional mahogany instrument now in Concert (KA-15C) and Tenor (KA-15T). Our focus has always been on providing you the best possible instrument for your money.

Review: Way better than anticipated! - I know this is more about personal experience with a uke in general than it is about the actual product, but I will get to that, also. I had been trying in vain to learn guitar, and one of my main problems is that my hands are too small to chord properly. That's why I first went looking for a ukulele. I heard that for one, with a smaller neck, and only four strings, it eliminates that issue. Two, it's easier to feel strumming patterns. I don't know if that's true for everyone or not, but it sure has been for me! Three, they're just so darn cute! So after a TON of research, reading reviews, product specs, etc, I settled on this one. It was affordable; and I LOVE the finish. Plus, it comes with aquila strings on it, so I didn't have to restring it immediately. I could focus on learning how to play the instrument before having to figure that out. It arrived a day earlier than the original delivery estimate, first off. Which was good, because I wanted it SOOOOO bad! When I pulled it out of the box, it was so much better than I thought it was going to be! The finish is spectacular! It's a matte finish, so that you can see the beautiful mahogany. The sound is perfect. Like I said, I did a lot of research before buying. One of the things I did was search comparison videos on youtube. Although there were some ukes that topped the sound, the cost was enough of a drawback that I can honestly say that within this price range, there is NO comparison!! I love that I have been able to just pick this thing up and play within a couple of hours. I couldn't do that with a guitar no matter how hard I tried!! All in all, it has been a VERY good little instrument for me so far. As a side note, I purchased a uke tuner from a different seller, and it hasn't arrived yet, so I used my sister-in-law's guitar tuner. I didn't even know you could do that, but it worked! I guess no matter what the range of the instrument, g will always be g, c will always be c, and so on.
Review: The perfect entry level instrument. - Let me start by saying I am a musician. I've played a variety of instruments but this instrument is the first string instrument I've played. So although I'm not an expert in string instruments specifically I think I have a little authority in knowing what makes a good instrument. The Kala KA-15S is the perfect string instrument to start out on. The qualities that make it so is the fact that it's high enough quality to be easy to play, while not being prohibitively expensive in cost. Basically, it's the best bang for your buck as a beginner. I got one for me and my sister. Both were in excellent condition. I like mine so much that I got a baritone ukulele so I can have access to a more unique sound in my arsenal of instruments. This instrument comes properly set up (at least the two I bought did), and prestrung with Aquila nylgut, one of the best in the industry. Some reviewers mistakenly call them toy strings because they are not steel strings, they are just ignorant of the fact that ukuleles don't have a truss rod and are too delicate for steel strings. Even classical guitar strings, though they look like metal strings, are just nylon with copper or aluminum wound around them. Only steel guitars are sturdy enough for steel strings, and you wouldn't want your ukulele to sound harsh like a steel guitar anyway. This instrument is easy to play and if you wanted to could use the same instrument up to expert level (although once you hit that level you might want to invest in a $500 dollar instrument and super nylgut strings as they do in fact sound better). I've communicated with other ukulele players and a common problem when purchasing an ukulele is that often the instrument itself is functional, but the frets, saddle, nuts, etc are not set up right, making it difficult to play. This can be corrected relatively easily by going to a local Luthier, but most beginners don't know this. The frets should be level and the action should be as low as possible without buzzing (higher action for more experienced players). Beginners will struggle to play on an instrument that is not fit to play and blame their own lack of skill, and eventually give up. I noticed this when I bought my baritone ukulele. Fortunately the problem for me was that the frets were not level, which is more easily recognizable as the instrument fault not user error. Also the strings were in visibly poor condition. The luthier has it now and says it will cost at least $35 bucks to properly set it up, plus $7 for some decent strings. The funny thing is if I had gotten a kala, it would have only been $30 more and come with a case. Long story short, if you are new to ukulele this is a no brainier. The quality you get for the price is amazing. The instrument should be fine out of the box, but if you are having a hard time with it try taking it to a Luthier before returning it and giving it a bad review. Mistakes can happen even with the best brands and you might just need a slight adjustment.

## Features

- Kala’s KA-15S came into the world in 2005 as the answer to a high-quality, affordable, entry-level ukulele and still remains the unrivaled ukulele in its class.
- The KA-15S is well-suited for classroom use, practicing, and acoustic performance. It is the instrument of choice for schools - More people learn to play on a Kala than any other ukulele brand
- A very traditional Mahogany Soprano Ukulele in a satin finish with a bright, warm, full-bodied tone.
- Comes with a beautiful Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge, Mahogany Neck, 12 Brass Frets, GraphTech NuBone and Aquila Super Nylgut Strings from Italy and distinguished by its etched Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette
- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001LU1SFO |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,851 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #9 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,579) |
| Date First Available | November 21, 2008 |
| Fretboard Material | Walnut |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed Bridge |
| Instrument Key | c |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | KA-15S |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 3 x 22 inches |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| Scale Length | 13.625 |
| Size | Soprano |
| String Material | Aquila Super Nylgut |
| Top Material | Mahogany |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Kala
- **Color:** Natural
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Instrument:** Ukulele
- **Item Weight:** 16 ounces
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.5 x 3 x 22 inches
- **Size:** Soprano
- **String Material Type:** Aquila Super Nylgut
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany

## Images

![KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81A7dxIvejL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it quality**
A: I got one for me and my sister. Most low cost ukuleles are unplayable until you have them set up and restrung with better quality strings. Not this one. It comes ready to play out of the box, it just takes a couple weeks until the strings don't fall out of tune, but that's true of all nylon strings.

**Q: The picture shows the strings in the wrong place.  Instead of 1,2,3,4, it 3,1,2,4.  We ordered two, and both came this way.  Is it hard to move them?**
A: If you prefer a 1-2-3-4 string sequence, you can order a Low-G tenor ukulele string to replace the High-G string that it came with.

Read the descriptions of the string.  Some are solid nylon; some are metal-wound; some have higher or lower tension than others.

Most of your ukulele YouTube lessons, though, are for the re-entrant stringing 4-1-2-3 that your uke came with.

**Q: is it good quality**
A: Read the reviews. My wife loves hers. Mine developed a crack in the top within two weeks of owning it and I returned and swapped for a Kala KA-S. I think that my wife's less expensive Kala KA-15S has a nicer tone than mine. But yes, it's good quality. It's made of lovely wood too. A very beautiful little instrument. I recommend buying from Amazon and saving the shipping materials until you're sure you love it. Returns are free on Amazon...for a time. :)

**Q: I'm just beginning on the ukelele.  Should I buy a soprano or concert size?**
A: All ukuleles are small, and if you have larger hands, you might find the short scale of a soprano to be cramped. No ukulele could be called "too big", so try to find a shop that has all four sizes and decide which is most comfortable for you.  The tenor is easy to play and has more depth and "punch", but the little soprano wins on charm.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Way better than anticipated!
*by A***. on September 19, 2012*

I know this is more about personal experience with a uke in general than it is about the actual product, but I will get to that, also. I had been trying in vain to learn guitar, and one of my main problems is that my hands are too small to chord properly. That's why I first went looking for a ukulele. I heard that for one, with a smaller neck, and only four strings, it eliminates that issue. Two, it's easier to feel strumming patterns. I don't know if that's true for everyone or not, but it sure has been for me! Three, they're just so darn cute! So after a TON of research, reading reviews, product specs, etc, I settled on this one. It was affordable; and I LOVE the finish. Plus, it comes with aquila strings on it, so I didn't have to restring it immediately. I could focus on learning how to play the instrument before having to figure that out. It arrived a day earlier than the original delivery estimate, first off. Which was good, because I wanted it SOOOOO bad! When I pulled it out of the box, it was so much better than I thought it was going to be! The finish is spectacular! It's a matte finish, so that you can see the beautiful mahogany. The sound is perfect. Like I said, I did a lot of research before buying. One of the things I did was search comparison videos on youtube. Although there were some ukes that topped the sound, the cost was enough of a drawback that I can honestly say that within this price range, there is NO comparison!! I love that I have been able to just pick this thing up and play within a couple of hours. I couldn't do that with a guitar no matter how hard I tried!! All in all, it has been a VERY good little instrument for me so far. As a side note, I purchased a uke tuner from a different seller, and it hasn't arrived yet, so I used my sister-in-law's guitar tuner. I didn't even know you could do that, but it worked! I guess no matter what the range of the instrument, g will always be g, c will always be c, and so on.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect entry level instrument.
*by D***I on April 3, 2018*

Let me start by saying I am a musician. I've played a variety of instruments but this instrument is the first string instrument I've played. So although I'm not an expert in string instruments specifically I think I have a little authority in knowing what makes a good instrument. The Kala KA-15S is the perfect string instrument to start out on. The qualities that make it so is the fact that it's high enough quality to be easy to play, while not being prohibitively expensive in cost. Basically, it's the best bang for your buck as a beginner. I got one for me and my sister. Both were in excellent condition. I like mine so much that I got a baritone ukulele so I can have access to a more unique sound in my arsenal of instruments. This instrument comes properly set up (at least the two I bought did), and prestrung with Aquila nylgut, one of the best in the industry. Some reviewers mistakenly call them toy strings because they are not steel strings, they are just ignorant of the fact that ukuleles don't have a truss rod and are too delicate for steel strings. Even classical guitar strings, though they look like metal strings, are just nylon with copper or aluminum wound around them. Only steel guitars are sturdy enough for steel strings, and you wouldn't want your ukulele to sound harsh like a steel guitar anyway. This instrument is easy to play and if you wanted to could use the same instrument up to expert level (although once you hit that level you might want to invest in a $500 dollar instrument and super nylgut strings as they do in fact sound better). I've communicated with other ukulele players and a common problem when purchasing an ukulele is that often the instrument itself is functional, but the frets, saddle, nuts, etc are not set up right, making it difficult to play. This can be corrected relatively easily by going to a local Luthier, but most beginners don't know this. The frets should be level and the action should be as low as possible without buzzing (higher action for more experienced players). Beginners will struggle to play on an instrument that is not fit to play and blame their own lack of skill, and eventually give up. I noticed this when I bought my baritone ukulele. Fortunately the problem for me was that the frets were not level, which is more easily recognizable as the instrument fault not user error. Also the strings were in visibly poor condition. The luthier has it now and says it will cost at least $35 bucks to properly set it up, plus $7 for some decent strings. The funny thing is if I had gotten a kala, it would have only been $30 more and come with a case. Long story short, if you are new to ukulele this is a no brainier. The quality you get for the price is amazing. The instrument should be fine out of the box, but if you are having a hard time with it try taking it to a Luthier before returning it and giving it a bad review. Mistakes can happen even with the best brands and you might just need a slight adjustment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***E on March 16, 2021*

This is a proper instrument to learn on. Great for beginners. Ukeleles that are cheap using suffer from tuning issues and poor intonation but this uke is great. Sounds great out the box and you can't really go wrong with a Kala. The finish is the only thing I could criticise but for the price it's great.

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