Learning ukulele? Start with an instrument you actually want to pick up. The Kala KA15S satin mahogany soprano ukulele is small enough to keep close by, whether you are working on your first chord changes or grabbing a few minutes to play after work. It is also worth a look if you already play guitar and want an acoustic ukulele for a change of pace.

Is a soprano ukulele right for you?

The KA15S has a 13.625 inch scale and 12 frets, so your fingers do not have far to travel between chord shapes. That compact spacing is part of the appeal of a soprano. It can also feel cramped if you have larger hands or prefer more room. If that sounds like you, compare it with a concert or tenor before deciding. Small does not automatically mean the best fit for every beginner.

Mahogany body and a simple acoustic setup

You get a mahogany top, back, sides, and neck with a satin finish that leaves the wood grain easy to see. The rosewood fingerboard, Aquila Super Nylgut strings, and Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle round out the setup. No pickup, no controls, no amp to sort out. Just tune up and work on the song. If you plan to record or play through a PA, you will need a microphone or a separate pickup solution.

Kala KA15S specifications

• Size: Soprano ukulele
• Top, back, and sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Finish: Satin
• Nut and saddle: Graph Tech NuBone
• Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
• Frets: 12
• Scale length: 13.625 inches
• Overall length: 21.062 inches
• Body length: 9.5 inches
• Upper bout width: 5.187 inches
• Lower bout width: 7 inches
• Waist width: 4.467 inches
• Body depth: 2.367 inches
• Fingerboard width at nut: 1.375 inches
• Fingerboard width at neck and body joint: 1.672 inches
• Strap button: One black strap button
• Electronics: None

Which bag or case fits?

This model fits Kala soprano sized bags and cases. Look for the soprano size rather than a concert or tenor case.

Kala ukulele in Charleston, WV

This KA15S is at The Pied Piper of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. Come by and see how the soprano size sits in your hands. If you are buying your first ukulele, ask us about sizing, tuning, and what you need to get started. Getting the fit right matters more than buying the instrument with the longest feature list.