Ukulele Strings 101: A Guide to Choosing the Right Strings for Your Instrument

Ukulele Strings 101: A Guide to Choosing the Right Strings for Your Instrument

So, it’s time to switch out those old ukulele strings for a fresh set,...
August 23, 2024 by Branson Indelicato
Back and Better Than Ever: The Return of the California U•BASS®

Back and Better Than Ever: The Return of the California U•BASS®

Ten years ago, the California U•BASS® made its debut in the Kala USA line....
June 12, 2024 by Ash Reyes
The Ultimate Guide To Ukulele Tonewoods

The Ultimate Guide To Ukulele Tonewoods

When choosing a ukulele, the absolute biggest factor in sound quality is wood type. All tonewoods have their own...
January 04, 2024 by Ash Reyes
New Product: Solid Body U•BASS®

New Product: Solid Body U•BASS®

Kala is very excited to announce new models that comprise the Solid Body U•BASS® Collection! Pulling inspiration...
September 21, 2023 by Ash Reyes
New Product: Kala Learn To Play Baritone + Q&A with Instructor Kevin Presbrey

New Product: Kala Learn To Play Baritone + Q&A with Instructor Kevin Presbrey

For several years, Kala’s Learn to Play series has inspired ukulele learners with a quality...
September 12, 2023 by Ash Reyes
Hooks & Waves: Q&A with Arden Jones

Hooks & Waves: Q&A with Arden Jones

With the world still at the feet of the pandemic, Arden Jones heartened listeners with fetching hooks and...
December 13, 2022 by Ash Reyes
The U•BASS® Lowdown: Q&A with Alex Castro

The U•BASS® Lowdown: Q&A with Alex Castro

With an homage to a classic upright bass tone and its complimentary versatility, the U•BASS® is a natural fit for...
November 19, 2022 by Ash Reyes
The Baritone Ukulele Ultimate Guide [Everything You Need To Know About Baritones]

The Baritone Ukulele Ultimate Guide [Everything You Need To Know About Baritones]

Learn all you need to know about the baritone ukulele including tuning, string types, and the best baritone ukulele models...
November 15, 2022 by Joe DeMars
What to Do With a 6 or 8 String Ukulele

What to Do With a 6 or 8 String Ukulele

Learn about 6 string ukulele and 8 string ukuleles in this helpful Kala guide. Unique chord voices and tunings spice...
June 24, 2020 by Nicholas Cafiero
Life Arranged on the Ukulele: Q&A with Eat My Uke

Life Arranged on the Ukulele: Q&A with Eat My Uke

...it was Slash who originally inspired me to play... Other notable people who showed me some recognition are Vampire...
May 14, 2020 by Joe DeMars
We Want You To Design The Next Kala Ukadelic® Ukulele

We Want You To Design The Next Kala Ukadelic® Ukulele

The 2020 Kala Brand Music Co.Ukadelic Contest is here!  Are you an artist? Submit your ukulele artwork ideas for...
September 06, 2019 by Nicholas Cafiero
Getting to know Lucy LaForge

Getting to know Lucy LaForge

We’ve been doing some spring cleaning at Kala this week and stumbled across an interview with Lucy LaForge from...
April 05, 2019 by Nick Fletcher
8 of Our Favorite Kala Christmas Covers

8 of Our Favorite Kala Christmas Covers

Looking for some ukulele covers to keep you in the Christmas spirit? We've got you covered with our 8...
December 10, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
3 Questions with Cedric Crout

3 Questions with Cedric Crout

Get to know Kala ambassador Cedric Crout in this edition of 3 Questions.
November 09, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
3 Questions with Jimbo Hart

3 Questions with Jimbo Hart

Get to know Kala U•BASS Artist Jimbo Hart in this edition of 3 Questions! 
November 02, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
3 Questions with Mira Goto

3 Questions with Mira Goto

Get to know a little bit about Kala Artist Mira Goto!
October 18, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
Bakithi Kumalo Shares Secret to a Long, Successful Career in the Music Industry

Bakithi Kumalo Shares Secret to a Long, Successful Career in the Music Industry

I have watched countless fans walk up to Bakithi, shake his hand and tell him how much he means...
October 17, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
Matthews Effects The Chemist

Tone Trials - Matthews Effects The Chemist

Looking for inspiration in new sounds, we reached out to some of the amazing, current pedal builders for help. We...
May 31, 2018 by Damian Lehnis
Tone Trials - Alexander Pedals Sky Fi

Tone Trials - Alexander Pedals Sky Fi

While looking for inspiration in new sounds, we reached out to some amazing pedal builders for help. We were lucky...
May 24, 2018 by Damian Lehnis
5 Power Travel Tips to Help You Hit The Road Like a Pro

5 Power Travel Tips to Help You Hit The Road Like a Pro

Hit the road with confidence this Memorial Day weekend with these 5 power travel tips from industry pros!
May 23, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
Imagine the Possibilities for Grads

Imagine the Possibilities for Grads

The end of the school year is upon us and many of us are looking for the perfect graduation gift. With...
May 22, 2018 by Damian Lehnis
Kala Brand Music Co.'s Tone Trials ft. Alexander Pedals Radical Delay II+

Tone Trials - Alexander Pedals Radical Delay II+

Looking for inspiration in new sounds, we reached out to some of the amazing current pedal builders for help. We...
May 18, 2018 by Damian Lehnis
The Kala Journeyman

The Kala Journeyman

The Kala Journeyman came onto the scene this year at Winter NAMM 2018. The Journeyman is...
May 08, 2018 by Nicholas Cafiero
How MARLOWE Captures Gritty Rock Tones With Her Ukulele

How MARLOWE Captures Gritty Rock Tones With Her Ukulele

Kala recently had the opportunity to partner with artist MARLOWE and ZVEX Effects.
May 03, 2018 by Nick Fletcher
Meet Kanekoa

Meet Kanekoa

When you think of an ukulele band, you’d imagine the melodic sounds of traditional Hawaiian tunes. Kanekoa is not...
April 24, 2018 by Emma Lott
Moving Beyond Sound with Kala Artist Mandy Harvey

Moving Beyond Sound with Kala Artist Mandy Harvey

We spent this past Wednesday with Mandy, her first visit since joining the Kala artist roster in February. Over...
April 13, 2018 by Nick Fletcher