Begin your musical journey with the Kala KA-20C Burled Meranti Concert Ukulele, the successor to Kala's legendary KA-15 series that has been the industry standard for entry-level ukuleles since 2005. Featuring beautiful burled Meranti wood with distinctive flecked grain and a Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette, this concert ukulele delivers quality, affordability, and simplicity. Perfect for learning in the classroom, practicing at home, or playing acoustic performances, the KA-20C checks every box for a starter ukulele.

Beautiful Burled Meranti Construction

• Burled Meranti Back & Sides: Distinctive wood with dots, dashes, and speckles
• Iridescent Flecked Grain: Natural grain patterns create unique visual character
• Meranti Neck: Durable, comfortable neck provides smooth playability
• Indonesian Nandu Fingerboard: Quality fretboard material for responsive playing
• Natural Satin Finish: Lets the beautiful wood be the only focus
• Shark Teeth Rosette: Etched Polynesian-style design adds cultural authenticity

Quality Components

• Graph Tech TUSQ® Nut & Saddle: Premium synthetic material for superior tone transfer
• Aquila Super Nylgut Strings: World-renowned strings deliver warm, authentic ukulele tone
• 18 Frets: Extended range for advanced playing and chord voicings
• Concert Scale (15"): Optimal size for balanced tone and comfortable playability
• Quality Tuners: Smooth, stable tuning for reliable performance

Concert Size Benefits

• Fuller Tone: Richer sound than soprano with more volume and projection
• Comfortable Playing: Slightly larger than soprano but still highly portable
• Extended Range: 18 frets provide access to higher notes and advanced techniques
• Versatile Performance: Ideal for fingerpicking, strumming, and complex arrangements
• Professional Sound: Mature, balanced tone suitable for recording and performance

Perfect For:

• Beginners starting their ukulele journey
• Students learning in classroom settings
• Musicians seeking affordable, quality acoustic ukuleles
• Home practice and acoustic performances
• Teachers building classroom instrument sets
• Anyone seeking quality at an accessible price
• Players upgrading from soprano to concert size
• Gift-givers looking for reliable starter instruments

Continuing the KA-15 Legacy

Since 2005, Kala's KA-15S has been the industry standard for entry-level ukuleles, trusted by teachers, students, and beginners worldwide. The KA-20 Series continues this legendary legacy with enhanced features and beautiful burled Meranti construction. The quality, affordability, and simple design that made the KA-15 famous are all present in the KA-20, now with stunning wood aesthetics and the distinctive Shark Teeth rosette.

Distinctive Burled Meranti Beauty

Burled Meranti is a wood with character. The natural grain features lots of dots, dashes, and speckles with iridescence that highlights the flecked patterns. Each instrument displays unique grain characteristics, ensuring your ukulele is one-of-a-kind. The natural satin finish lets the wood's beauty shine through without distraction, creating an instrument that's as pleasing to look at as it is to play.

Polynesian Shark Teeth Rosette

The etched Polynesian-style Shark Teeth rosette distinguishes the KA-20 Series from other entry-level ukuleles. This traditional Hawaiian design element connects your instrument to ukulele's cultural heritage while adding visual interest around the sound hole. The shark teeth pattern (niho mano in Hawaiian) is a symbol of strength and protection in Polynesian culture.

Ideal for Learning

These instruments are perfect for learning on, whether in the classroom, practicing at home, or playing acoustic performances. The concert size provides comfortable playability for students while delivering fuller tone than soprano ukuleles. The durable Meranti construction withstands the learning process, while the quality components ensure good tone that motivates practice and progress.

Simple Design, Serious Quality

The KA-20C embodies the philosophy that great instruments don't need to be complicated. The simple, focused design puts all attention on what matters—quality construction, good tone, and reliable performance. No unnecessary features or decorations, just a well-built ukulele that does its job beautifully.

Graph Tech TUSQ Quality

The Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle represent a significant upgrade over standard plastic components found on many entry-level instruments. This premium synthetic material offers excellent tone transfer, improved sustain, and enhanced harmonic richness, ensuring your starter ukulele sounds better than the price suggests.

Aquila Super Nylgut Excellence

Pre-strung with Aquila Super Nylgut strings, widely regarded as the finest ukulele strings available. These Italian-made strings deliver warm, rich tone with excellent intonation and tuning stability. The Super Nylgut material produces sound remarkably similar to traditional gut strings while offering modern durability and consistency.

Specifications

• Size: Concert
• Back & Sides: Burled Meranti
• Neck: Meranti
• Fingerboard: Indonesian Nandu
• Finish: Natural Satin
• Rosette: Polynesian-style Shark Teeth
• Nut & Saddle: Graph Tech TUSQ®
• Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
• Scale Length: 15 inches
• Overall Length: 24 inches
• Number of Frets: 18
• Nut Width: 1.375 inches

Industry Standard Quality

When teachers, music schools, and ukulele instructors recommend a starter ukulele, they often point to Kala's entry-level series. The KA-20C continues this tradition of reliability, quality, and value. You're getting an instrument that's been refined through years of feedback from educators and students worldwide.

Exceptional Value

This KA-20C delivers features typically found in more expensive instruments—Graph Tech TUSQ components, Aquila strings, beautiful burled wood, and the distinctive Shark Teeth rosette—at an entry-level price. Whether you're a beginner on a budget or an experienced player seeking an affordable acoustic ukulele, this instrument provides exceptional value.

Ready to Play

This ukulele arrives professionally set up with Aquila Super Nylgut strings installed and ready to play. The quality setup ensures comfortable action, accurate intonation, and optimal playability right out of the box. Simply tune and start making music—no adjustments needed.

The Kala Difference

As the world's #1 selling ukulele brand, Kala Brand Music Co. brings decades of expertise to every instrument. The KA-20C reflects Kala's commitment to making quality ukuleles accessible to everyone while honoring the instrument's Hawaiian heritage through thoughtful design details like the Shark Teeth rosette.

Start your journey right. The Kala KA-20C Burled Meranti Concert Ukulele combines industry-standard quality with beautiful aesthetics and simple, focused design. Perfect for beginners, students, and anyone seeking an affordable, reliable acoustic ukulele. Order today and join millions who've started their musical journey with Kala!