Kala Elite 1MHG-C Honduan Mahogany Doghair concert

Ukecaster · Oct 1, 2019

Selling this gorgeous Kala Elite 1MHG-C concert ukulele, from their Doghair Collection. A great looking, playing and sounding all solid Honduran mahogany concert uke, made in the USA. The 1.5" nut provides plenty of room for those who need/want that. Exc condition, only 1 tiny ding on the bottom, near the added black strap button. I got this here recently from a UU'er, but am more of a tenor guy lately, so will let this one go to a new home. Martin M600 strings installed. Comes in deluxe Kala gator hardshell case, with all case candy: Certificate of Authenticity, hangtag, and case carry-strap, still in original plastic bag.

Full description and video on the Kala site:

https://kalabrand.com/collections/kala-elite-usa-doghair/products/doghair-mahogany-concert

Ukecaster · Oct 1, 2019

Ukeatl · Oct 3, 2019

Sending PM

Ukecaster · Oct 7, 2019

Bump-a-lele, still available

Ukecaster · Oct 7, 2019

Price reduced

EDW · Oct 9, 2019

Great deal on a nice instrument. Surprised this one is still here!

Ukecaster · Oct 9, 2019

Thanks EDW. These are $649-699 brand new, with only a gigbag, not the nice Kala gator HSC I am including here.

ukeinfused · Oct 10, 2019

This was mine.
I had a hard time letting it go, but decided to keep its big brother tenor with slim neck.
This one has a 1.5“ nut, beefy Kala neck (though not as big as Pono, I don't think), wonderful tone, a great build, and a tough porefilled satin finish I just adore.
It's the older model with rosewood fretboard and a prettier inlay for the fretboard dots than recent versions (including my tenor, unfortunately).

Ukecaster · Oct 10, 2019

Tracie, thanks for the comment. Interesting on the rosewood fretboard on this one, vs Pao Ferro on the newer ones. Also, as you said, this one has pretty MOP position dots on the fretboard, while the newer ones apparently have white phenolic (plastic) dots instead.

Here's a short video of this uke. IMO, it sounds outstanding for fingerstyle, it really rings. Unfortunately, that's not my style, I'm more of a strummer/singer.

https://youtu.be/q6OgH2xEuBk

Ukecaster · Oct 11, 2019

Bumpity bump

Ukecaster · Oct 18, 2019

Weekly Bumpity Bump

Ukecaster · Oct 24, 2019

And a bump...and a bump

Wukulele · Oct 24, 2019

So neck is shallow but wide (sorta like Kanile'a Kanile? as opposed to narrow & deep-ish like Pono?)?

ukeinfused said:
This was mine.
I had a hard time letting it go, but decided to keep its big brother tenor with slim neck.
This one has a 1.5“ nut, beefy Kala neck (though not as big as Pono, I don't think), wonderful tone, a great build, and a tough porefilled satin finish I just adore.
It's the older model with rosewood fretboard and a prettier inlay for the fretboard dots than recent versions (including my tenor, unfortunately).

This non-gloss concert dog hair is still on my radar

(despite the original post appearing after I finished my most recent buying spree... um, I mean ukulele neck auditions)...

Ukecaster said:
Bump-a-lele, still available

Ukecaster · Oct 24, 2019

Wukulele said:
So neck is shallow but wide (sorta like Kanile'a Kanile? as opposed to narrow & deep-ish like Pono?)?

This non-gloss concert dog hair is still on my radar (despite the original post appearing after I finished my most recent buying spree... um, I mean ukulele neck auditions)...

I'm here for ya man!

ukeinfused · Oct 24, 2019

Wukulele said:
So neck is shallow but wide (sorta like Kanile'a Kanile? as opposed to narrow & deep-ish like Pono?)?

This non-gloss concert dog hair is still on my radar (despite the original post appearing after I finished my most recent buying spree... um, I mean ukulele neck auditions)...

Neck is not as deep as Pono but not as shallow as Kanile'a either.
Yes, same nut width as Kanile'a. John could measure string spread for you.

Ukecaster · Oct 24, 2019

Agree with Tracie on the neck specs, very comfy. Nut width is 38mm (1.5"), string spread at nut is a generous 31.7mm (from outside of G and A strings), very roomy. By contrast, cheap Asian tenors I have measured are usually 35mm nut, with measly 27-28mm string spreads. Room to move here!

Wukulele · Oct 24, 2019

Thanks, LOL... I appreciate that!

Ukecaster said:
I'm here for ya man!

Very helpful! Thank you!

ukeinfused said:
Neck is not as deep as Pono but not as shallow as Kanile'a either.
Yes, same nut width as Kanile'a. John could measure string spread for you.

just curious if you're using a caliper or just a ruler (I don't really care, just wondering if I should be usine one when measuring).

Ukecaster said:
Agree with Tracie on the neck specs, very comfy. Nut width is 38mm (1.5"), string spread at nut is a generous 31.7mm (from outside of G and A strings), very roomy. By contrast, cheap Asian tenors I have measured are usually 35mm nut, with measly 27-28mm string spreads. Room to move hetre!

Ukecaster · Oct 28, 2019

Wukulele said:
Thanks, LOL... I appreciate that!

Very helpful! Thank you!

just curious if you're using a caliper or just a ruler (I don't really care, just wondering if I should be usine one when measuring).

I use a digital caliper for my measurements

Ukecaster · Oct 31, 2019

Sale pending

Ukecaster · Oct 31, 2019

Buyer changed mind. Now back up for sale, $399.00 plus $20.00 shipping in CONUS.

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