Product Highlight: Kala Artist Signature Collection
We have also collaborated with legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo (most notable for his work with Paul Simon) to develop the Bakithi Kumalo Signature Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®. Join us for a tour of the beautiful and unique instruments that we have available in our Artist Signature Collection:
Mandy Harvey Learn To Play Signature Series Tenor Ukulele
Mandy Harvey is a singer, songwriter, author, and inspirational speaker who lost her hearing at the age of 19. She came to national attention on Season 12 of America’s Got Talent. Her inspiring performances have been viewed millions of times and won the coveted “Golden Buzzer” from Simon Cowell.
The Mandy Harvey Learn To Play Signature Series Tenor Ukulele comes with everything a beginner needs to start playing songs right away, including Mandy’s most popular songs, accessible via the Kala App, free online lessons, or the included booklet.
This uke is made of Satin Mahogany and includes white binding and original artwork reminiscent of 1800s Swiss folk art. The delicate vine pattern with birds and flowers was created by Mandy’s sister, making this a very personal, one-of-a-kind piece of art.
The Mandy Harvey Learn to Play Starter Kit includes:
- Mandy Harvey Learn To Play Signature Series Tenor Ukulele
- Padded Ukulele Gig Bag with Custom Artwork
- Free Online Lessons taught by Mandy Harvey
- Quick Start Guide with Exclusive Mandy Harvey Songs
- Kala Klipz Chromatic Clip-On Tuner
Mandy Harvey Signature Concert Ukulele
A follow-up to the success of this Signature Artist’s tenor ukulele from our Learn To Play series, Kala and singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey have teamed up again to bring her new vibrant and personal design to the Concert ukulele size. Backed by a reliable Kala Satin Mahogany build, Mandy’s new Signature Concert Ukulele is truly a visual stand-out: bringing to life the many twists, turns, and kinetic symmetry of our creative journeys through life.
Emi Sunshine Signature Concert Ukulele
Tennessee’s rising star EmiSunshine has teamed up with Kala to create her very own signature ukulele!Born Emilie Sunshine Hamilton and captivated from a young age by “salt of the earth” mountain music and melodies of Appalachia, EmiSunshine launched her professional career performing at churches, community outings and local festivals. After her raw performance from a Tennessee flea market went viral on YouTube in 2014, Emi began cultivating national attention with her staggeringly powerful and distinct vocal style. Deeply influenced by country forebears such as Hank Williams, June Carter, and Dolly Parton, Emi has spent the years since touring nationally and coming into her own as a prolific songwriter and model storyteller.
The EmiSunshine bandwagon is loaded with adoring fans numbered in the millions from all over the globe. Personal musical heroes have been captivated by her commanding stage presence; Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Tim McGraw, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and The Grateful Dead (to name just a few) have stepped forward to sing the praises of EmiSunshine as her biggest applauders.
Best yet: she has been accompanied by the ukulele every step of the way as her accompanying instrument of choice.
The EmiSunshine Signature Concert Ukulele features an original, Emi-inspired design placed atop the foundation of Kala’s most trusted flagship instrument design. This instrument features a satin spruce top adorned with a custom black vine rosette, mockingbird headstock, and accentuating black binding supported by a traditional satin mahogany back, sides, and neck. Hand drawn here at Kala with Emi’s guidance, the instrument represents her values, process and burgeoning creative voice.
+ Includes Custom Ukulele Gig Bag with Custom Emi Mockingbird Logo
mxmtoon Signature Concert Ukulele
Songwriting maven mxmtoon has teamed up with Kala to create her very own signature ukulele!
Born and raised in Oakland, mxmtoon is a self-made singer-songwriter catapulted to the forefront of the indie pop sphere from the grassroots success of her 2018 self-released EP, plum blossom, recorded entirely from her bedroom. Rooted in intimate lo-fi production, mxmtoon’s style has quickly captivated a broad audience, her music awash with sweetly candid vocals, ukulele chords, and a glimmering introspection and wit. Followed up by full-length releases the masquerade and dawn & dusk, mxmtoon now has an audience of over 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, a burgeoning online following, and her own podcast: 365 days with mxmtoon.
The mxmtoon Signature Concert Ukulele delivers a one-of-a kind design atop the foundation of Kala’s most trusted flagship instrument design. This instrument features a satin spruce top adorned with an original etched design, supported by a traditional satin mahogany back, sides, and neck. Hand drawn by mxmtoon, the ukulele’s astro-infused artwork is as modern, textured, and captivating as it is personal to the artist herself.
Stay inspired in your own songwriting journey with a ukulele imbued with all the character, artistry, and independent drive of its signature artist!
+ Includes Custom mxmtoon Ukulele Gig Bag
Solid Body Electric Sunny & The Black Pack Signature Tenor Ukulele
In 2015, Sunny Promyotin began pursuing his masterful vision to create a band that challenges the status quo of the live music scene, with the ultimate desire to inject authenticity and passion back into live music. With credits that include opening for Boz Scaggs and Matt Nathanson, Sunny and The Black Pack earned a reputation as being one of the best live shows in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now with over 6 million views online, Sunny and The Black Pack are well-established on multiple streaming platforms and poised to continue their rise as one of the best live performing bands no matter the venue.
Created in partnership with Sunny and The Black Pack, this Artist Signature model in White Ebony is sure to be a showstopper with its contrasting white and black grain. The performer’s dream, the agile Kala Solid Body Electric Ukulele brings a brand-new dimension to the world of ukulele recording, studio use, and amplified play. With the same traditional playability, light tension feel, and classic ukulele tone as the best of our acoustic offerings, this new Kala collection utilizes a fully-solid body design and active pickup to create the ideal instrument for performers across genres.
The perfect ukulele counterpart on-stage to the electric guitar and electric bass, this unique instrument can be played clean or paired seamlessly with external instrument effects such as Chorus, Delay, and Distortion — all without the concerns of audio feedback. Striking looks and a strong clear tone provide the perfect starting point for dialing in your ideal sound.
+ Includes Custom Ukulele Gig Bag
Bakithi Kumalo Signature Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®
Bakithi Kumalo has been a proud endorsee of the Kala U•BASS® for over a decade. Longtime collaborator and bassist for Paul Simon, Bakithi’s world-renowned work for 1985’s Graceland in South Africa launched his lifelong career as bassist, studio musician, and composer. As a new milestone, Bakithi and Kala have designed his very own Signature Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® to help share his unique sound and philosophy as a bassist with players of any level.
With this Signature U•BASS®, Kala & Bakithi set out to create the perfect U•BASS introduction for new and experienced bass players alike. This fretted bass pairs a Natural Mahogany build with the Kala Round Wound U•BASS® Strings for a clear and confident tone. Personal touches include Bakithi’s signature black pickguard and custom Zulu shield headstock artwork, hand-drawn by Bakithi’s own album cover artist, Gus Liberdade.Bakithi’s Signature U•BASS® includes a Custom Gig bag and access to free online companion lessons and bass line breakdowns specifically for the U•BASS®, featuring Bakithi and some of his most celebrated bass lines.
+ Includes Custom U•BASS® Gig Bag
