Innovation meets Tradition Passion meets Playability Quality meets Value. Please enjoy all the instruments we have ready for you to see and hear!

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2 TAJ MAHAL MichAEl McDonald Joe Brown Gre etings Greetings and welcome to Kala Brand Music! I m glad you re here and appreciate you taking the time to visit us. We love what we do and the people we serve. We take great pride in being a music company where: Innovation meets Tradition Passion meets Playability Quality meets Value Please enjoy all the instruments we have ready for you to see and hear! Mike Upton, President Kala Brand Music Michael Upton Kala Brand Music Co. Julia Nunes Raul MalO Cathy and Marcy Hutch Hutchinson Reggie McBrid e Lil Rev Bob Glaub HuGH McDonald Mark Kevin Grant T Jim D Ville D eni Bon e t

3 Table of Contents Solid Acacia Ukulele & Solid Lacewood Ukulele 1 Solid Mahogany Ukulele, & Archtop Ukulele 2 Kala Gloss Koa Ukulele & Kala Gloss Koa/Cedar Top Ukulele 3 Flame Maple Ukulele & Spruce Mahogany Ukulele 4 Travel & Pocket Ukulele 5 Ukadelic 7 Exotic Mahogany Ukulele & Gloss Mahogany Ukulele 9 Satin Mahogany Ukulele 10 Novelty Ukulele & Makala Ukulele 11 Makala Colors Ukulele & Color Packs 12 Education & Ukalalien Packages 13 U BASS 14 Uke Crazy Accessories 15 Ukulele Tuning & Chord Chart 16

4 Solid Acacia Ukulele These tropical trees are cousins of the Hawaiian Koa tree. They have gorgeous striped patterns of light and dark brown and have a deep colorful tone that match their visual beauty. KA-ASAC-S KA-ASAC-C KA-ASAC-T KA-ASAC-B Baritone All solid Acacia, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Rosewood binding with herringbone purfling. has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, has chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, has vintage open geared chrome tuners, Aquila Strings. Solid Lacewood Ukulele Lacewood has a marbled, honey color grain pattern with streaks of red that produce an almost 3D look. We frame that beautifully with red and black edge purfling. 1 KA-ASLAS KA-ASLAC KA-ASLAT All solid Lacewood, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Mahogany binding with red and black purfling. has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, and come with chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings.

5 ALL-Solid Mahogany Ukulele There is a traditional, vintage look and sound to Mahogany ukes. They have a very simple satin finish that keep the look and sound clean with excellent projection. KA-SMHS KA-SMHC KA-SMHCE-C Cutaway w/eq KA-SMHT KA-SMHTE-C Cutaway w/eq KA-SMHB Baritone Solid Mahogany, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, faux tortoise shell binding, Satin finish, has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, s,s and Baritone come with chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings. archtop Ukulele Our signature uke has a beautiful Archtop/Archback design with classic F-holes. This uke resonates with a warm, mellow sound. Julia Nunes Julia has created over 60 music videos of originals and covers, most of which have been viewed an average of 650,000 times. Julia s original, Into The Sunshine tops the list with almost 2 million views. KA-JTE/2TS Spruce Top, Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Gloss finish, White pearloid binding, Active EQ, Die-Cast tuners, Aquila Strings. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 2

6 Kala GLOSS Koa Ukulele These ukes have the rich, warm sound that Koa is known for. They are trimmed with maple binding and have a gloss finish that shows off the beautiful grain patterns. KA-KSG KA-KCG KA-KTG Koa top, back and sides, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, maple binding, chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings. Kala Gloss Koa/Cedar Top Ukulele These ukes feature custom appointments that highlight the gorgeous wood and give sight to the wonderful sound that they make. KA-KSG-CT KA-KCG-CT KA-KTG-CT KA-KCGE-CT w/eq KA-KTGE-C-CT Cutaway w/eq Koa back and sides, solid cedar top, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, maple binding, Paua shell purfling on top, back, rosette and headstock, chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings. 3

7 FLAME MAPLE Ukulele Unique and intricate spalt patterns are found in these flame maple ukuleles. The solid spruce tops project a clear and bright sound with excellent projection. KA-FMS KA-FMC KA-FMT Flame maple back and sides, solid spruce top, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, mahogany binding, die-cast tuners, Aquila strings. SPRUCE Mahogany Ukulele These solid spruce top ukes resonate a mahogany body with clear and bright tone. The appointments are simple and understated. KA-SC KA-ST KA-STE-C cutaway w/eq KA-SB Baritone Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, black and white binding, die-cast tuners, Aquila strings. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 4

8 Travel Ukulele Take these ultra-thinbody ukes anywhere. Stuff 'em in your backpack, suitcase, briefcase. Features a 1¼" to 1¾" archback, thinbody depth. These ukes have a HUGE sound. Don t believe it, ask the thousands who own one. Each uke comes with a custom Kala embroidered logo bag. Wish you were here! KA-SSTU KA-SSTU-C KA-SSTU-T KA-SSTU-TEP w/eq 1¼" to 1¾" archback thinbody depth Solid spruce top, mahogany sides and archback, satin finish, black and white binding, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings, logo bag. Pocket UKULELE Why take a small instrument and make it smaller? I don t know, but why not? This little gem will literally fit in your back pocket for a quick getaway. Tune it either CFAD or DGBE. It comes with a handy logo bag. 11" Scale. 7" Body length 3 3/4" Upper Bout 3" Waist 5 1/4" Lower Bout 2" Body Depth 16" Total length Welcome Baby Ezekiel! 5 KA-SSFM-PU Sopranissimo Solid spruce body with spalted/flame maple veneer, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, 12 frets, friction tuners, Aquila strings, logo bag.

9 Photos from around the world In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 6

10 Ukadelic Adj.. A mood altering 4 string instrument that when played causes severe pleasure. To be under the inf luence of Uke. Ukadelic captures all that is fun about the ukulele. These colorful ukes incorporate art, culture and humor into their design. They are extremely playable and well made. We like 'em and we think that you will too. We will go so far as to say that you will go Ukadelic over them! KA-SGPAISLEY Green Paisley KA-SRPAISLEY Red Paisley KA-SPPAISLEY Purple Paisley KA-STIKI Tiki KA-STATTOO Polynesian Tattoo KA-STIEDYE Ukadelic Tie-Dye 7

11 KA-STUXEDO Tuxedo KA-SRPLAID Red Tartan Plaid KA-SCHECKER Checkerboard KA-STEX Texas Flag KA-SNIGHT Tropical Night KA-SREG Reggae Available in & Sizes (KA-TREG) KA-SDAY Tropical Day KA-SMEX Mexico Flag All wood construction, geared tuners, Aquila Strings In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 8

12 Exotic Mahogany Ukulele We are always looking to bring the best value and sound for the players hard earned Uke dollar. These mahogany ukes bring an exotic look and sound at a down to earth price point. They feature beautiful grain patterns that vary from wavy to curly, flamed to figured, and spotted to straight grain. They have a full bodied tone. KA-SEM KA-CEM KA-TEM KA-TEME w/eq SPECS Flame mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black binding, die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings. Gloss Mahogany Ukulele The high gloss finish on these ukes bring out the simple beauty of the traditional mahogany. They project a clear, distinct sound with warm undertones. KA-SLNG Long Neck ( size neck) KA-CG KA-TG KA-6 6 String KA-8 8 String SPECS Mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings. 9

13 SATIN Mahogany Ukulele The Kala mahogany ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of Sweet highs and Mellow lows that combine for a full, rich sound. Designed with tradition in mind these mahogany ukes are nicely trimmed with classic white binding to highlight the wood. KA-15S (brass frets, no binding) KA-S KA-P Pineapple KA-C KA-CE w/eq KA-T KA-TE w/eq KA-B Baritone KA-BE Baritone w/eq Mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, white binding, Geared tuners on sopranos, die-cast tuners with black buttons on others, Aquila strings. Satin finish. Except where noted. In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 10

14 Novelty Ukulele Ukulele are F-U-N! Right? Try to be sad while strumming a Kiwi or a Pineapple uke; it just doesn t work. Play them and laugh or just hang them on the wall and see what your friends say. KA-WTML Watermelon KA-KIWI Kiwi KA-PSS Pineapple Makala Ukulele Simply the best entry level ukes on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer at these affordable prices but not with Makala. Fantastic sound and looks and easy on the wallet. Available in all sizes and multiple colors. MK-P Pineapple MK-S MK-C MK-T MK-B Baritone 11

15 Makala Dolphin Color Ukulele These size ukulele come in many vibrant colors and feature a unique dolphin bridge. This is a fun and exciting ukulele for all ages. Additional colors available. MK-SD/MBL MK-SD/PL MK-SD/LBL MK-SD/PK MK-SD/PW MK-SD/YL MK-SD/CAR MK-SD/GN MK-SD/OR MK-SD/CBK MK-SD/RD COLORS: Red, Pink, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White and Black. KALA BUNDLED PACKAGE These 4 color boxes are packaged with everything you need to start strumming and having Uke fun. Each package includes a Ukulele (choice of or ), Gig Bag, Pitch Pipe, and a Quick Start Guide. MK-S/COLOR PACK 1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Pitch Pipe 4. Quick Start Guide MK-C/COLOR PACK 1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Gig Bag 3. Pitch Pipe 4. Quick Start Guide In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 12

16 Kala Education Packages James Hill Education Packages Co-authored by James Hill and J. Chalmers Doane, Ukulele in the Classroom is a new and exciting resource for music teachers. It is a sequential, performancebased ukulele method through which students explore elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, tempo, dynamics, and tone. Areas of skill include singing, picking, strumming, ear training, sight-reading, improvising, music theory, harmonizing, arranging, and more. Above all, Ukulele in the Classroom is intended to engage students in a fun process that develops authentic musicianship and fosters positive attitudes toward music. The series as a whole is impressive. It s innovative, it s imaginative, and it shows the results of careful editing. Dr. Cam Trowsdale Professor Emeritus of Visual and Performing Arts in Education University of British Columbia It s fun! It works! It s music literacy the ukulele way!! Ukulele in the Classroom Teacher Edition JHT-1 James Hill All books can be purchased separately Makala Ukulele & Play Ukulele Today 1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Play Ukulele Today Package KA-JH1 Package KA-JH2 Makala Ukulele & Ukulele in the Classroom 1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Ukulele in the Classroom Package KA-JHS-1 Package KA-JHS-3 Ukalalien Education Packages Twenty-five years of teaching people their first three chords at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon inspired Kate Power & Steve Einhorn to author and publish the Ukalaliens Songbook: A Beginners Guide to Ukulele Fun. Using familiar and original songs, delightful drawings and an easy-to-learn number system, their new book is opening doors for those who never dreamed they could learn to play a musical instrument Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Ukalaliens Songbook (includes a companion CD) Package UKALALIEN-MKS Package UKALALIEN-MKC

17 More Bass Less Space! This bass has more bottom end than any bass I own. ~Reggie McBride (Keb Mo) All Solid Acacia Model All Solid Acacia body Custom Hipshot Tuners List price includes a custom hard-foam case. MODEL# KA-UBASS-ASAC (fretted) All Solid Mahogany Series All Solid Mahogany body Custom Hipshot Tuners List price includes a custom hard-foam case. MODEL# KA-UBASS-FS (fretted) KA-UBASS-FL (fretless) Spruce Top Series Mahogany back and sides Solid Spruce Top Custom Die Cast Tuners List price includes a deluxe custom gig bag. MODEL# KA-UBASS-2-FS (fretted) KA-UBASS-2-FL (fretless) Bakithi Kumalo U-Bass Endorsees : Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon) Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt) Reggie McBride (Keb Mo) Jim Mayer (Jimmy Buffett) Bob Glaub (Crosby Stills and Nash) Mark Kevin Grantt (Brad Paisley) Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi) Dave Pomeroy Matt Grundy (Donovan Frankenreiter) Nathan Aweau (Hapa) RT-UBASS UBASS Strings RT-COLOR Dread U BASS Strings In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 14

18 Find these accessories and so much more at: DUB Deluxe Black Kala Logo Bag Kala KC02 Clip-on Tuner BC Hard Black Case AC Vintage Alligator Case Kala KC03 CC04UK Kala CC01UK-OAK Clip On Ukulele Mic Stand Kala Ukulele Wall Metronome/Tuner Hanger Hangers US-1 Fold Up Ukulele Stand Fits all sizes Mi-Si Pick-up System Kala Round About Ukulele Amplifier Black KPC Kala Polishing Cloth 15 Kala Round About Ukulele Amplifier Tweed KA-STP Ukulele Straps PTBAG-G Deluxe Paisley Back Pack Bag Stand Out Ukulele Stand Fits all sizes KU-PP Pitch Pipe Kala Round About Ukulele Amplifier Pink Kala SF Red Strings U BASS Strings Mono-filament Strings Aquila Nylgut Ukulele Strings

19 C Cm C7 D Dm D7 E Em E7 F Fm F7 G Gm G7 A Am A7 B Bm B7 B Bm B7 In our ongoing quest to provide players with the best instruments and accessories at the highest value, all prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 16

20 Hawaiian Definitions for the word Kala (pronounced Kah la) 1.v to free, loosen, unburden, absolve, To forgive, a prayer to free someone from any evil influence 2. nvs. Dollar, silver, money, cash, currency 3. n. Surgeonfish, Unicorn fish 4. a wonderful (Ono) brand of Ukulele!!!!!! KALA BRAND MUSIC CO UKE DUKE ( ) Fax P.O. Box Petaluma, CA