Back to navigation


Built for Amplification





This article was


Written By





Our Product Research Team





Get to know them!





The Striped Ebony Solidbody Tenor Ukulele from Kala combines the rich sonic texture of ebony and okoume tonewoods with pro-grade hardware and a design that's made to be plugged in. Ideal for performers, this ukulele can be played clean, paired with effects pedals like chorus and delay, or used with studio software for DI recording. A popular size among professional ukulele players, its tenor body shape slightly expands the classic concert-sized ukulele for added resonance with a more audible balance between your playing’s highs and lows. Plus, fingerpicking and chords have more room to breathe, thanks to its widened frets and roomier fingerboard.





Wood that betters with age





The Striped Ebony Solidbody Tenor Ukulele’s all-wood construction is a step above those of beginner instruments. A gorgeous striped ebony top paired with okuome back and sides sing with a clear, loud voice and wide dynamic range. The rich wood grain of this striped ebony is sure to be a visual knockout anywhere you take this ukulele. And the best part? Unlike instruments made from laminate wood, your solid wood ukulele’s sound gets better with age. The sugars found in wood fibers evaporate naturally over time, which leads to better resonance and sonic vibration.





Deluxe hardware and electronics





At Sweetwater, we value instruments that go the extra mile, and the Striped Ebony Solidbody Tenor Ukulele’s hardware selections are impeccable. Built with the classic choice of bone, the nut and saddle are built to coax the best tone possible from your instrument. The strings not only vibrate with precision and accuracy, but they are also strung through deluxe sealed metal tuning machines, keeping your uke in tune longer. Last but not least, the Kala Striped Ebony Tenor Ukulele’s useful B-band U0 amplification system lets you plug in anywhere ? perfect for concerts, gigs, and recording.





From Kala: the uke company





Kala is all about ukulele. In fact, ukes are all they make, and they make them exceedingly well. Kala is in no small part responsible for the strong resurgence of interest in ukuleles since the mid-1990s. They design and manufacture over 120 different models made from a variety of woods, including lacewood, koa, mango, and many more, with each imparting its own sonic signature and aesthetic beauty to these popular and iconic instruments.





Kala Striped Ebony Solidbody Tenor Ukulele Features:


Cutting-edge solidbody ukulele designed for plugging in and use with effects pedals


Active B-band U0 preamp for amplification and plugging in


Gorgeous striped ebony and okoume build


Ultra-stable sealed tuners


Bone nut and saddle for smooth rich tone and consistent string performance


Smooth satin finish for protection and looks


Tenor body shape with 16.875-inch fingerboard and 14 frets


Overall length: 25.75 inches


Includes deluxe padded gig bag