Kala James Hill Signature Solid Top Mahogany Concert Ukulele

Created in collaboration with renowned ukulele artist and educator James Hill, the Kala James Hill Signature Solid Top Mahogany Concert Ukulele is a serious first instrument for students and families. With a warm, musical voice and an easy-playing concert-size neck, it is designed to make those first chords, strums and songs feel inspiring from day one.

At the heart of this model is a solid mahogany top that responds beautifully to even the lightest touch, giving beginners a rich, confident sound that encourages more practice. Comfortable neck dimensions, pocketed nickel frets and quality D’Addario strings help new players focus on music rather than fighting the instrument, while the included James Hill logo gig bag makes it simple to take to lessons, school or rehearsals.

Designed with James Hill

James Hill is one of the world’s leading ukulele performers and educators, and this instrument reflects his experience in the classroom as well as on stage. The concert size offers a great balance of comfort and projection, while the layout and feel are tailored to help beginners develop good technique from the start. It is the kind of musical, reliable ukulele James wished he had when he first learned to play.

Solid Mahogany Top for a Warm, Musical Voice

The solid mahogany top gives this ukulele a noticeably richer, more resonant tone than many entry-level instruments. It produces a warm, rounded sound that flatters simple chords and melodies, helping new players sound musical straight away. As the instrument is played over time, the solid top will continue to open up, rewarding regular practice with even more depth and character.

Comfortable Playability for Growing Hands

A smooth mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable feel that suits both younger players and adults. Pocketed nickel frets are carefully seated for clean intonation and reduced sharp edges, so fingers can move around the neck with confidence. The concert scale length offers a little more room than a soprano without feeling bulky, making it easier to form chords and keep everything in tune.

Flexible Stringing with Bonus Low G

Factory-fitted D’Addario clear nylon strings deliver a clear, traditional ukulele tone that is easy on the fingers. For players ready to explore further, the bonus wound Low G string allows you to switch from a re-entrant to a low G tuning, expanding the instrument’s range and opening up new chord voicings, melodies and arrangements. It is an ideal way for progressing students to grow with the same ukulele.

Ready for Lessons, Practice and Performance

With its satin finish, traditional standard headstock and dependable construction, this ukulele is built to handle the demands of regular lessons and home practice. The included James Hill logo gig bag offers a convenient way to store and transport the instrument, helping keep it protected between sessions. Whether it is for school, group classes or learning at home, this is a beginner-friendly ukulele that feels and sounds like a real musical partner.

• Solid Mahogany Top - A genuine solid mahogany top delivers a warm, resonant tone that responds beautifully to light strumming and fingerstyle. This richer sound helps beginners feel more musical and rewards regular playing as the top continues to open up over time.
• Concert Size for Comfortable Learning - The concert body and 15 inch scale length strike a sweet spot between compact feel and comfortable fret spacing. Chords are easier to fret cleanly, intonation is more stable, and the slightly larger body offers extra projection for group playing and lessons.
• Beginner Friendly Neck and Frets - A smooth mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and pocketed nickel frets work together to create an inviting playing surface. Young hands can move around the neck with less fatigue, while accurate fretwork supports good tuning and technique from the very first lesson.
• D’Addario Strings with Bonus Wound Low G - Supplied with quality D’Addario clear nylon strings for a classic ukulele sound, plus an additional wound Low G string. This gives learners the option to expand their range and explore more advanced repertoire without needing to change instruments.

Body

• Size: Concert
• Top: Solid Mahogany
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Headstock: Standard
• Number of Frets: 18

Hardware

• Nut and Saddle: Bone
• Strings: D’Addario Clear Nylon with Bonus Wound Low G
• Electronics: N/A

Dimensions

• Scale Length: 15.0 inches
• Overall Instrument Length: 24.5 inches
• Body Length: 10.625 inches
• Width at Upper Bout: 6.25 inches
• Width at Lower Bout: 8.125 inches
• Width at Waist: 5.25 inches
• Body Depth: 2.75 inches
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.375 inches
• Fingerboard Width at Neck/Body Joint: 1.75 inches

Included

• James Hill Logo Gig Bag