Kala Gloss Mahogany Electro Acoustic 8-String Tenor Ukulele

The Kala Gloss Mahogany Electro Acoustic 8-String Tenor Ukulele takes the warmth and charm of classic mahogany and adds a lush, shimmering chorus thanks to its doubled strings. With a built in pickup and preamp, it is ready for the stage, studio or rehearsal room, while the high gloss finish and cream binding give it a refined, vintage inspired look that feels every bit as good as it sounds.

Built around a tenor scale for extra projection and a more spacious feel under the fingers, this 8 string uke is ideal for players who want a fuller, more guitar like texture without losing that unmistakable ukulele character. Whether you are strumming rich accompaniment parts, layering tracks in the studio or exploring new voicings for songwriting, the KA8E2006 offers a distinctive voice that stands out in any mix.

Gloss Mahogany Elegance

The all mahogany body and neck deliver the warm, woody tone that ukulele players love, with a pleasing midrange focus that works beautifully for both strumming and fingerstyle. A high gloss finish enhances the natural grain of the wood, adds a touch of sophistication and provides a smooth, durable surface that feels great in the hands.

Rich, Shimmering 8 String Voice

With its tenor 8 string configuration, this Kala offers a naturally chorus like sound that is thicker and more harmonically complex than a standard four string uke. The doubled strings add sparkle and depth to chords, making simple progressions sound bigger and more expressive, perfect for solo performers or anyone looking to fill more sonic space.

Stage Ready Electro Acoustic

Equipped with a UK 300TR pickup and preamp system, this ukulele is ready to plug straight into an amp, PA or audio interface. Onboard electronics mean you can take the same great acoustic tone to live gigs and recording sessions, with consistent output and easy control over your amplified sound.

Comfortable Tenor Feel

The tenor scale length provides a slightly longer neck and more room between frets, which many players find more comfortable and precise, especially for more advanced chords and melodic lines. Combined with a slotted headstock and quality components, the KA8E2006 offers a reassuringly solid feel that encourages confident playing.

• All Mahogany Construction with Gloss Finish - Mahogany top, back and sides deliver a warm, balanced tone with a strong midrange presence, while the gloss finish enhances the natural grain and adds a smooth, durable outer layer that looks and feels premium.
• Tenor 8 String Configuration - The doubled string layout creates a rich, chiming sound with natural chorus and extra sustain, giving your chords and arpeggios more depth and presence without needing any effects.
• UK 300TR Electronics - The built in pickup and preamp let you plug directly into amps and PA systems, making it easy to take your ukulele from the sofa to the stage with consistent, controllable amplified tone.
• Comfortable Playability and Quality Components - A mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, slotted headstock and Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle provide stable tuning, smooth fretting and reliable performance for both beginners and experienced players.

Body

• Size: Tenor 8 String
• Top: Mahogany
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Binding: Cream
• Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.5 inches
• Fingerboard Width at Neck/Body Joint: 1.875 inches
• Number of Frets: 18

Hardware

• Headstock: Slotted
• Nut and Saddle: Graph Tech NuBone
• Strings: D’Addario Nyltech Tenor 8 String
• Strap Button: Black x1

Electronics

• Preamp System: UK 300TR (9v)

Measurements

• Scale Length: 16.9375 inches
• Overall Instrument Length: 27.0 inches
• Body Length: 11.75 inches
• Width at Upper Bout: 6.875 inches
• Width at Lower Bout: 9.125 inches
• Width at Waist: 5.5 inches
• Body Depth: 3.0 inches