Ukecaster
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Saw a few of these on HMS, apparently new Kala Elites, but a model exclusive to HMS, tenors in both mahogany ($899.00) and koa ($999.00). They don't list them as Elites, but as Kala exclusive custom T. However, the COA says Kala Elite, USA made in Petaluma, CA. Looks cool, and sound good in the videos. Also, they are using the Graphtech Ratio tuners on these.
I'm not buying, but if I was looking for a premium tenor, I'd need to think long and hard when comparing these to a similarly priced K-brand, like a Kanilea K1T, which you can get for around $999.00 right now. My concern would be resale value, as I think the Elites take a big hit on resale value once you walk out the door with a new one, while K-brands don't necessarily.
https://www.theukulelesite.com/shop-by/brand/kala-mahogany-tenor-exclusive-custom-t-26130919.html
https://www.theukulelesite.com/kala-koa-tenor-exclusive-custom-t-26050919.html
I'm not buying, but if I was looking for a premium tenor, I'd need to think long and hard when comparing these to a similarly priced K-brand, like a Kanilea K1T, which you can get for around $999.00 right now. My concern would be resale value, as I think the Elites take a big hit on resale value once you walk out the door with a new one, while K-brands don't necessarily.
https://www.theukulelesite.com/shop-by/brand/kala-mahogany-tenor-exclusive-custom-t-26130919.html
https://www.theukulelesite.com/kala-koa-tenor-exclusive-custom-t-26050919.html
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