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Kala KA-PWT Pacific Walnut Tenor Ukulele

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Features

  • 17 tenor scale (distance from nut to saddle)
  • 26-1/2 overall body length
  • 12 body length
  • Crisp with a focused, clear tone
  • Rich, dark brown grain patterns against a light brown body

Description

The pacific walnut ukes feature rich, dark brown grain patterns against a light brown body. Their sound is crisp with a focused, clear tone. They represent a high-end look and sound at a very affordable price. Features include: 5-1/8 waist, 3-3/16 body depth, 1-3/8 at nut, pacific walnut body, satin finish, black heel cap and binding on top, sides and back, 19 silver nickel frets, fret position marks at 5th, 7th, 10th and 12th frets on neck and top of fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, mahogany neck, grover open geared tuners, and premium aquila nylgut strings.

Brand: Kala


Color: Clear,Walnut,Brown


Item dimensions L x W x H: 24 x 4 x 9 inches


Top Material Type: Pacific Walnut


Back Material Type: Pacific Walnut


String Material Type: Aquila Super Nylgut®


Finish Type: Satin Finish


Instrument: Ukulele


Item Weight: 1.5 Pounds


Operation Mode: Acoustic


Item Weight: 1.5 pounds


Product Dimensions: 24 x 4 x 9 inches


Item model number: KA-PWT


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: March 20, 2012


Back Material: Pacific Walnut


Color Name: Clear,Walnut,Brown


Fretboard Material: Laurel


String Material: Aquila Super Nylgut®


Top Material: Pacific Walnut


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 4


Size: 0


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Beautiful looks, amazing sound, fun as hell
This review is for the Pacific Walnut Uke. This will sound like an exaggeration, but this little instrument has truly changed my life. In less than a week I am already scouring the Internet looking for so-called "hard" songs to play—I never dreamed that I could learn an instrument so quickly. I'm already crafting my own songs, playing and singing covers of my favorite tunes, investing in some equipment to plug this guy into an amp. I played my friend's cheap little soprano she bought and fell in love with the ukulele, but this—this is no toy, it is very much a serious instrument. It's tone is the perfect balance between warm and punchy, the included Aquila strings are a perfect match (full disclosure—I just ordered a Low G string set of strings to fill out the tone, but the included strings really are wonderful). The first hour of playing required constant tuning, but now it stays in tune so well that it barely needs any adjustments, even after sitting out all night. I spent a solid month researching ukuleles before I ultimately decided on this one. It looks so good with its matte finish and choice of materials. It doesn't feel cheap, but very light and solid and well balanced to boot. I never feel like I'm having to hold it up or adjust its position in my hands. The fret board is comfortable to play on, and I'm so thankful that Kala filed down the edges of the frets, which is something that isn't found in the product description (for any uke, for that matter). Tips: - Keep the box! It's minimal packaging makes for a perfect temporary case while you find the perfect gig bag for your new best friend. - Get some felt picks. They are the perfect tool for showing off the beautiful tone while keeping the sound consistent. It's also way easier to get an amazing sound than when I tried with my fingers. If you're considering other models, trust that this is the one you want. In this price range, you won't get the same tonal quality and perfectly executed features that this uke has. As far as criticisms go, my only gripe is very small—about .2mm small, to be precise. The strings are that much too high at the nut for my liking, which leads to pitch issues with barred cords played on the first two frets. To play a Gb/F#M cord requires way too much pressure to execute well and in tune. It's a simple fix if you have the right tools, but unfortunately I'll have to take it to a luthier to get it right where I want it. Despite that, I'm beyond thrilled with my purchase. If you have any questions I will be in my room strumming til the sun comes out. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016 by Nathan

  • Excellent ukulele for beginners and experts alike.
I have been playing the ukulele for about 9 years now and have played them all. From sopranos, concerts, tenors and baritones. Tenors have the best sound and feel for me so I decided to look for a great budget tenor. For an ukulele that was under ~$170 there is no better quality anywhere. I was debating on getting this ukulele compared to 9 other models that were just under $200 (Luna TT, Gretsch G9120, Cordoba 20TM, Islander MT-4, Fender Hau'oli and some other Kala models). I went into my local music store and absolutely fell in love with the Kala PWT over the others. The tone is rich and spectacular and it is extremely easy to tune. The PWT tends to stay in tune very well. I purchased this ukulele wanting something a step above an Oscar Schmidt that I have. The frets are a bit sharp straight out of the box, however, with a little love and care this ukulele can be customized to perfection. The projection and tone are fantastic. I absolutely love the sound of pacific walnut. The unique pacific walnut grains are absolutely phenomenal to look at and I have received numerous compliments from friends and family on this ukulele. Overall, I truly do recommend this ukulele to beginners and expert players alike. If you are debating which Tenor ukulele to get, just remember to actually try them all out and pick the one you love and will play for a while. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015 by Johnpaulo Valderama

  • Doesn’t come with strap or tuner.
Has a wonderful sound and one of my favorite ukes in the collection. Sounds really nice, is fairly loud too. No rattles or issues here. Have owned for a few months now.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025 by jason d jason d

  • Gonna have to fix the nut
This tenor uke is really beautiful; but as we all know there's more to an instrument than beauty. I almost sent this back because the nut was too high making it hard to bar and finger near the nut . I'm no luthier, but since I work with wood I figure I can fix it. I put a capo on the last fret and sure enough, it much easier to play. Correct me if I wrong, but once capoed, this demonstrates how low the nut 'can' go next to the last fret. I'll set the strings about 1mm higher. Then I can play this uke without the capo. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017 by PWR

  • Excellent Tenor Ukulele
I am very pleased with this purchase. I was upgrading from the Oscar Schmidt OU2E Concert ukulele. I wanted a tenor size one, and this Kala KA-PWT is an excellent choice. The ukulele is beautifully constructed, the wood grain is very interesting, the darker binding allows the surfaces to pop out, and the satin finish is preferable to gloss, in my opinion. The challenge finding this model was that many ukes at this level have a gloss finish and resemble guitars, but I find the traditional finish to be nicer. I would recommend this model to beginners and seasoned players alike. It is a good value and I like the fact that I could choose a wood besides mahogany. I am now sold on the Kala brand and plan to add a soprano and baritone to my collection at some point. Pros: Aquila nylgut strings Satin finish Walnut as an exotic wood choice Excellent tone and sustain Lightweight Balanced center of gravity at base of neck Cons: The fret edges are slightly sharp, but this is likely to lessen as it is played ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014 by James Paul Lacas James Paul Lacas

  • Beautiful ukulele and sounds great!
This is my first ukulele and I'm really enjoying it! I chose it because it was in my price range. I looked at reviews and decided I wanted a tenor, and from there I selected this one. I'm really happy with it's natural look, and it sounds great too!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019 by pitchsd

  • Fun and easy.
I’m a avid ukulele player who’s played for years and this inexpensive ukulele sounds great. The strings could be a little better, but in all a well made uke. 🤙🏾
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Neck warped just after return date
I love the look and feel of this Uke, but alas just after the return date, one of the strings went dead sounding. Took a look down the neck and the whole thing had warped fairly badly. Rigged it to be playable, but still pretty disappointed.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021 by Bre R.

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