Kala Banjo Ukulele Concert Koa - US-BNJ-KOA-C

Kala U.S.A. Made Banjo Ukulele

The banjo ukulele is recognized for its distinctive tone and ability to project sound in solo and ensemble settings. The banjo ukulele was originally designed by Alvin Keech in 1917 and was popularized by musicians such as George Formby and Roy Smeck. George Harrison favored the instrument in later years and recorded his song “Any Road” on banjo uke.

The Kala US banjo ukulele featuresvintage styling, a slim contoured mahogany neck, pau ferro fretboard, figured maple headstock overlay and a Remo 8” Banjo Head along with the highest quality North American sourced brass hardware and shells.

US-BNJ-KOA-C USA Koa Concert Banjo Ukulele

• 8” hoop diameter
• Concert scale length
• GraphTech NuBone XB Nut
• Hand made in the Kala Custom Shop in California
• Slim contoured mahogany neck
• Pau Ferro fretboard
• Figured maple headstock overlay
• Remo Fiberskyn Head 
• Highly figured Koa on high grade Maple shell 
• Vintage tone
• Maple bridge with ebony cap 
• Made in the USA tuners 
• Nickel plated solid brass hardware
• Custom gauge flourocarbon strings
• Includes custom hard shell case

MEASUREMENTS

• Scale: 15-1/2” (393.7mm)                                                                      
• Overall length: 25-1/4” (641.35mm)
• Shell Diameter: 8” (203.2mm)
• Shell Thickness: 3/8” (9.525mm)
• Number of frets: 19
• Fingerboard width at nut: 1-1/2” (38.1mm)       
• Fingerboard width at neck/ body joint 2” (50.8mm)