Kala Tenor Acacia Review

mik55 · Aug 12, 2010

Gillian said:
Very nice.

What process and materials did you use to buff it so nicely?

Gillian, you've got mail.

alohamillie1974 · Aug 14, 2010

Polishing Kala Acacia Tenor

I polished my Kala Solid Acacia with Mequiars Ultimate Compound and it looks great.
This is an automotive rubbing compound. Use a little dab and a bit of elbow grease.

I didn't care for the matte finish and now it just looks great and still sounds the same as before.

I have played guitar for over 30 years and found this tip online when I researched changing a satin finish to a gloss finish.

I LOVE my uke!

France · Aug 15, 2010

Yeah... see what they were talking about with the asymetrical fret board inlays. not a fan personally.

Gillian · Aug 16, 2010

It is obvious the reason Kala doesn't offer a gloss finish on their acacia line is time and money. It isn't because the sound of the uke would be adversely affected if they offered a gloss finish.

For example, Kanilea'a offers their ukes with either a matte or gloss finish. They charge about $80 more for the UV gloss.

For all of us who own a Kala acacia uke, would you have preferred the matte or a gloss finish?

France · Aug 16, 2010

I think it would look a little too flashy then. What with the inlays and headstock already funked up. Happy with matte finish.

Skitzic · Aug 16, 2010

I don't have one, but would like one someday. If it was gloss, I would not be as attracted to the instrument. I agree with France. With the slotted headstock and flashy inlays, it just doesn't need a gloss goat.

But I have a thing for satin finishes in general...

cletus · Aug 16, 2010

Skitzic said:
it just doesn't need a gloss goat....

Isn't your avatar a goat?

Lexxy · Aug 16, 2010

cletus said:
Isn't your avatar a goat?

I think he meant..Coat.

HornedOne · Sep 21, 2010

hmm if it weren't for the bleeding import tax I'd order the uke this second. but its will end up costing a minimum of 320 euros and thats before customs gets a hold of it. and it I would order it from an european supplier I would pay close to 400 euros xD

chrishelms94 · Oct 10, 2010

HornedOne said:
hmm if it weren't for the bleeding import tax I'd order the uke this second. but its will end up costing a minimum of 320 euros and thats before customs gets a hold of it. and it I would order it from an european supplier I would pay close to 400 euros xD

All the more reason for you to move to the islands...to get better uke deals
I am going to order one from mgm tomorrow, its going to be such a pain
waiting for it to arive

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