Kala KA-JTE-MTB Tenor Archtop Ukulele, Satin

Details

The Kala KA-JTE-MTB Tenor Archtop Ukulele is an unique instrument that's sure to draw a crowd wherever you play it. This tenor spruce-topped uke has a Mahogany back and neck with a smooth Walnut fingerboard for warm, complex overtones. The combination of premium tonewoods and expert craftsmanship result in a full and rich sounds. This ukulele is complete with the Shadow EQ JW1 active pickup system with independent volume and tone controls adding versatility for live performances.

The ukulele originates from Hawaii and, over time, has made its way into both classic and pop music. It's easy to play due its small size, four strings and comfortable neck. Tenor ukuleles produce a great amount of warm tones that bring upbeat vibes to your songs. The options available with modern craftsmanship tools mean ukuleles can take many forms, including this archtop body. The result is a diverse sound that adds an unique layer to your music, perfect for live and studio use.

The Shadow EQ JW1 is an active pickup system for ukuleles, containing an onboard preamp with volume and tone controls in a radius shaped case. It comes with an active Nanoflex pickup and a high quality endpin connection. Nanoflex pickups sense the vibrations of the strings and the movements of the soundboard simultaneously. By doing so, the sound is sweet and percussive with an exact attack. This gives the feeling of having a microphone mixed with an undersaddle pickup.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Shape: Tenor Archtop
• Top: Mahogany
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Bridge: Walnut
• Soundholes: F-Shaped
• Finish: Mettalic Black

Neck & Fingerboard

• Fingerboard: Walnut
• Fret Markers: Dots on Fingerboard’s Top Side
• Neck: Mahogany
• Frets: 18

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickup: Shadow EQ JW1
• Hardware: Chrome
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Abalone Palm Tree at 12th Fret
• Binding: White
• Machine Heads: Chrome Die-Cast Geared Tuners
• Strings: Premium Aquila Nylgut