Austin Bazaar would like to introduce you to Kala Ukulele, a manufacturer of some of the best and most affordable Ukulele instruments and accessories in the world.

Mike Upton, the founder of Kala Ukulele, has been strumming the “uke” since he was a pipsqueak at his father’s knee. His dad would strum the "uke" and sing old standards as he entertained the family and neighbors. The sweet, soothing sound was the best pacifier for a fidgety child like Mike. A resident of Hawaii, Mike founded Kala Ukulele to bring affordable and professional quality ukulele instruments to kids and grown-ups the world over. Kala presently offers over 120 different uke models crafted from a wide variety of materials, including lacewood, acacia, koa, mango, mahogany, flame maple, spruce, and many others. Kala produces every traditional ukulele size and model, and has recently expanded to produce a few more exotic variations on the uke as well.

Austin Bazaar is proud to be an authorized Kala dealer, and we gladly offer a full line of Kala products here on our web site, including all the many sizes, models, and wood compositions, as well as all the accessories you need to get started learning the ukulele - including high quality strings, cases, and tuners.

Ukes have long been seen as secondary instruments that are mere diversions, but Kala Ukulele has done much to improve the image of this surprisingly versatile and melodic instrument. With a rich cultural history and a unique sound, we’d like to see more people picking up the uke – and we’re sure Mike would too.

Some of our most popular Kala Ukulele instruments and packages include:

• The Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele Bundle - Get started in style with this premium quality mahogany Kala soprano ukulele bundle. The Kala Mahogany uke features a full-bodied tone that emphasizes clear, melodic highs and mellow understated lows that mix together for a rich soprano sound. The traditional white binding on the top and back contrast perfectly with the satin mahogany finish, and the chrome tuners ensure long intervals between tuning breaks. This Kala soprano ukulele bundle includes your Kala Mahogany Soprano Ukulele, a Hard Case, a Tuner, and a Polishing Cloth.
• The Kala KA-T Mahogany Tenor Ukulele Bundle - This classy Kala tenor ukulele bundle gives you a totally different sound than the soprano - the tenor lets you explore deeper uke sounds with precision and quality. Featuring a superior mahogany wood body, silver nickel frets, and a rosewood bridge and fingerboard, this uke looks as good as it sounds. This Kala tenor ukulele bundle includes your Kala Mahogany Tenor Ukulele, a Gig Bag, a Tuner, and a Polishing Cloth.
• The Kala KA-STEX Ukadelic Series Soprano Ukulele - Hey, maybe it’s a little nuts to paint up your Ukulele with classic Old Glory colors, but what the heck – Ukuleles are supposed to be fun, right? Don’t let the wacky color design fool you - this Kala ukulele is top of the line, and features a mahogany neck, geared tuners, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge with silver nickel frets. Fun to look at, and fun to play – what could be better?