Kala KA-T Tenor Ukulele
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Ukecaster
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I've played these in the shops, and found them to be a perfectly fine instrument for beginner to intermediate players. As a beginner, I think it's more important to be sure the tenor is the right size for you, as some of the chord finger stretches will be further apart. If you are a former guitar player, tenor will be perfect. If not, many recommend concert ukes for beginners instead. I'd also try a concert before you decide.
Croaky Keith
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I have one, it's the only actual normal tenor uke I have, but I have several tenor scale ukes, with smaller bodies, & an electric steel string. 
It's a good uke, plays well, & has a nice tone - with decent strings - I didn't like the ones that came on it, (personal opinion).
(If you haven't played a stringed instrument before, I too, suggest starting with a concert scale.)
It's a good uke, plays well, & has a nice tone - with decent strings - I didn't like the ones that came on it, (personal opinion).
(If you haven't played a stringed instrument before, I too, suggest starting with a concert scale.)
I have one, it's the only actual normal tenor uke I have, but I have several tenor scale ukes, with smaller bodies, & an electric steel string.
It's a good uke, plays well, & has a nice tone - with decent strings - I didn't like the ones that came on it, (personal opinion).
(If you haven't played a stringed instrument before, I too, suggest starting with a concert scale.)
What strings did you replace them with. I've just ordered a set of Aquila Titanium.
I tried a concert and it was too small. Have played a bit of guitar. I bought the Kala...just wondering what others thought about them.
Croaky Keith
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I like to use Living Water fluorocarbons, I use concert low G on nearly all my tenor scale ukes, I like the feel & tone of them.
Enjoy your Kala.
Enjoy your Kala.
I like to use Living Water fluorocarbons, I use concert low G on nearly all my tenor scale ukes, I like the feel & tone of them.
Enjoy your Kala.
Tried to have a look at those strings but it appears the website is suspended
http://www.kenmiddleton.co.uk
Where are you? If you're in the US, Uke Republic sells them online. I'm not sure who markets them for Ken outside the US if he's no longer selling them on his own site.
There are other fluorocarbon strings: Martin, Worth, Fremont, D'Addario, others.
Before worrying about changing strings, I'd see if you're comfortable with tenor scale. If you've played a stringed instrument before, though, you'll know that in a hurry.
I can't really play a tenor or baritone because of the stretches, so it's soprano or concert only for me.
Ken posted on Facebook that his web site is having problems but he's still in business and can be reached via email at kenmiddleton@icloud.com.
glennerd
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The KA-T is a good solid choice for a starter ukulele. Unless you get afflicted with UAS, you could be happy with it for years.
I wouldn't worry about changing the strings. The ones it comes with are fine and a good fit with that ukulele. Unless you really feel you have a dislike for them, enjoy playing it, and wait 6 months or more and then you'll appreciate the fresh new sound of whatever strings you put on it.
I wouldn't worry about changing the strings. The ones it comes with are fine and a good fit with that ukulele. Unless you really feel you have a dislike for them, enjoy playing it, and wait 6 months or more and then you'll appreciate the fresh new sound of whatever strings you put on it.
John boy
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Yeah I got a reply from him thanks. Tried his website a little later and it was back up.
Kyle23
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I have one and have only played it for about an hour in the year I've had it. Make sure you get it from a dealer who will set it up. It is almost unplayable from the factory. It's a fine instrument for a beginner though if it is set up.
You must have gotten a bad one. I've tried these in a store and found them to be perfectly well set up. In fact all of the Kalas were really nicely setup with low action and great intonation.
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