SOLD!
Finding the "catch and release" style of purchasing really difficult! I'm so attached. But I'm more attached to my vintage instruments, so:
This one is a rarity: This excellent condition Kala KA-SML-SLNG (not the KA-SLNG - totally different instrument) long neck soprano is about as simple as can be: solid Okoume - affectionately called "African mahogany" and termed "Mahogany Lite" by Kala, rosewood fretboard and bridge, geared tuners, satin almost non-existent finish. Only adornment is the inlaid side and front MOP fret markers. Still strung with the Nylguts it came with.
It the least expensive - and least fancy - solid wood instrument in my herd. But it sounds so dang good, I've hung onto it. It convinced me that I really want to eventually buy a mid-range long neck sop (but I gotta sell some first!).
Sound defies the inexpensive price on this long neck: bright, vintage jangly, and LOUD.
Plays really well up the neck. Build is really light - surprisingly so.
Almost appears these no longer exist - I dare you to try to find another one for sale.
Here is Mim's listing and description, too old to show a photo:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/171090200583
KA-SML-SLNG MAHOGANY LITE SOPRANO LONG NECK
15” Concert Scale (Nut to Saddle distance)
22-3/4” Overall body length
9-3/8” Body length
5” Upper Bout
6-3/4” Lower Bout
4-3/8” Waist
2-3/8” to 2-1/2” Arched Back Body depth
1-7/16” At Nut
Solid Okume’Top, Back and Sides
Fret position Marks at 5th,7th ,10TH and 12th frets on neck and top of fingerboard
18 Silver Nickel Frets
Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
Mahogany neck
Satin Finish
Chrome Open geared tuners
Mim sold these retail for $179. I'm selling for 60% of that at $108 plus $20 shipping. I can include a padded black triangle Martin gig bag (fits this long neck better than the OXK it came with).
If you require a hardshell case, I can include a like new Uke Crazy black faux alligator wooden hardshell case that fits really well for another $45 (sorry, it adds a lot of weight and dimension plus it was an expensive case).
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172233494759
Finding the "catch and release" style of purchasing really difficult! I'm so attached. But I'm more attached to my vintage instruments, so:
This one is a rarity: This excellent condition Kala KA-SML-SLNG (not the KA-SLNG - totally different instrument) long neck soprano is about as simple as can be: solid Okoume - affectionately called "African mahogany" and termed "Mahogany Lite" by Kala, rosewood fretboard and bridge, geared tuners, satin almost non-existent finish. Only adornment is the inlaid side and front MOP fret markers. Still strung with the Nylguts it came with.
It the least expensive - and least fancy - solid wood instrument in my herd. But it sounds so dang good, I've hung onto it. It convinced me that I really want to eventually buy a mid-range long neck sop (but I gotta sell some first!).
Sound defies the inexpensive price on this long neck: bright, vintage jangly, and LOUD.
Plays really well up the neck. Build is really light - surprisingly so.
Almost appears these no longer exist - I dare you to try to find another one for sale.
Here is Mim's listing and description, too old to show a photo:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/171090200583
KA-SML-SLNG MAHOGANY LITE SOPRANO LONG NECK
15” Concert Scale (Nut to Saddle distance)
22-3/4” Overall body length
9-3/8” Body length
5” Upper Bout
6-3/4” Lower Bout
4-3/8” Waist
2-3/8” to 2-1/2” Arched Back Body depth
1-7/16” At Nut
Solid Okume’Top, Back and Sides
Fret position Marks at 5th,7th ,10TH and 12th frets on neck and top of fingerboard
18 Silver Nickel Frets
Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
Mahogany neck
Satin Finish
Chrome Open geared tuners
Mim sold these retail for $179. I'm selling for 60% of that at $108 plus $20 shipping. I can include a padded black triangle Martin gig bag (fits this long neck better than the OXK it came with).
If you require a hardshell case, I can include a like new Uke Crazy black faux alligator wooden hardshell case that fits really well for another $45 (sorry, it adds a lot of weight and dimension plus it was an expensive case).
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172233494759
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