2011

Gre e t ingsGreetings 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!

Michael UptonKala Brand Music Co.

Mich A El McDon ald

TA J M A H AL

Jo e Brown

Jul ia Nun es R aul M alO

Ca thy and M a rc y

Jim D’ V il le D eni Bon e t

Hu tch Hu tchinson R eggi e McBrid e L il R e v

Bo b Glau b M a r k Kev in G r an t THuG H McDon ald

Mike Upton, PresidentKala Brand Music

Table of Content sSolid 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

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Sol id Acac ia UkuleleThese 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.

Sol id Lacewood UkuleleLacewood 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.

KA-ASAC-SSoprano

KA-ASAC-CConcert

KA-ASAC-T Tenor

KA-ASAC-B Baritone

All solid Acacia, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Rosewood binding with herringbone purfling. Soprano has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, Concert has chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Tenor has vintage open geared chrome tuners, Aquila Strings.

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KA-ASLASSoprano

KA-ASLACConcert

KA-ASLATTenor

All solid Lacewood, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Mahogany binding with red and black purfling. Soprano has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, Concert and Tenor come with chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings.

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ALL-Sol id Mahogany UkuleleThere 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.

archtop UkuleleOur signature Tenor uke has a beautiful Archtop/Archback design with classic F-holes. This uke resonates with a warm, mellow sound.

KA-SMHS Soprano

KA-JTE/2TSTenor

KA-SMHC Concert

KA-SMHT Tenor

KA-SMHB Baritone

KA-SMHCE-C Concert Cutaway

w/EQ

KA-SMHTE-C Tenor Cutaway

w/EQ

Solid Mahogany, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, faux tortoise shell binding, Satin finish, Soprano has Friction tuners w/ black buttons, Concerts,Tenors and Baritone come with chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings.

Spruce Top, Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Gloss finish, White pearloid binding, Active EQ, Die-Cast tuners, Aquila Strings.

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Jul ia NunesJulia 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.

Kala Gloss Koa/Ced ar Top UkuleleThese ukes feature custom appointments that highlight the gorgeous wood and give sight to the wonderful sound that they make.

KA-KTG-CTTenor

KA-KCGE-CTConcert

w/EQ

KA-KTGE-C-CTTenor Cutaway

w/EQ

KA-KCG-CTConcert

KA-KSG-CTSoprano

KA-KSGSoprano

KA-KCG Concert

KA-KTGTenor

Koa top, back and sides, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, maple binding, chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings.

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.

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Kala GLOSS Koa UkuleleThese 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.

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SPRUCE Mahogany UkuleleThese solid spruce top ukes resonate a mahogany body with clear and bright tone.The appointments are simple and understated.

FLAME MAPLE UkuleleUnique 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-FMSSoprano

KA-FMCConcert

KA-FMTTenor

Flame maple back and sides, solid spruce top, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, mahogany binding, die-cast tuners, Aquila strings.

Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, gloss finish, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, black and white binding, die-cast tuners, Aquila strings.

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KA-SCConcert

KA-STTenor

KA-STE-CTenor cutaway

w/EQ

KA-SBBaritone

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Pocke t UKULELEWhy 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.

KA-SSTUSoprano

KA-SSFM-PUSopranissimo

KA-SSTU-CConcert

KA-SSTU-TTenor

KA-SSTU-TEPTenorw/EQ

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.

Solid spruce body with spalted/flame maple veneer, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, 12 frets, friction tuners, Aquila strings, logo bag.

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Travel UkuleleTake 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.

11" Scale.

7" Body length

3 3/4" Upper Bout

3" Waist

5 1/4" Lower Bout

2" Body Depth

16" Total length

1¼" to 1¾" archback thinbody depth

Welcome Baby Ezekiel!

Wish you were here!

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Photos from around the world

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UkadelicAdj.. 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-SPPAISLEYPurple Paisley

KA-SRPAISLEY Red Paisley

KA-SGPAISLEY Green Paisley

KA-STATTOO Polynesian Tattoo

KA-STIKI Tiki

KA-STIEDYE Ukadelic Tie-Dye

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SPEC S : All wood construction, geared tuners, Aquila Strings

KA-STUXEDO Tuxedo

KA-SRPLAIDRed Tartan Plaid

KA-SCHECKERCheckerboard

KA-SREG Reggae Soprano

Available in Soprano & Tenor Sizes (KA-TREG)

KA-SNIGHTTropical Night

KA-SDAYTropical Day

KA-STEXTexas Flag

KA-SMEXMexico Flag

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KA-CEMConcert

KA-TEMETenorw/EQ

KA-6Tenor

6 String

KA-8Tenor

8 String

KA-CGConcert

KA-TGTenor

KA-SLNGLong Neck Soprano(Concert size neck)

KA-SEMSoprano

KA-TEMTenor

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Exot ic Mahogany UkuleleWe 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.

Flame mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black binding, die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila Strings.

Mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, die-cast tuners with black buttons, Aquila strings.

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Gloss Mahogany UkuleleThe 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-PSoprano Pineapple

KA-CConcert

KA-TTenor

KA-TETenorw/EQ

KA-BBaritone

KA-BEBaritone

w/EQ

KA-CEConcert

w/EQ

KA-15SSoprano

(brass frets, no binding)

KA-SSoprano

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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.

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S AT IN Mahogany UkuleleThe 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.

Makala UkuleleSimply 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.

Novelt y UkuleleUkulele 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.

MK-SSoprano

MK-PSoprano

Pineapple

MK-CConcert

MK-TTenor

MK-BBaritone

KA-WTMLWatermelon Soprano

KA-KIWIKiwi Soprano

KA-PSSPineapple Soprano

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COLORS: Red, Pink, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White and Black.

Makala Dolphin Color UkuleleThese Soprano 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.

KALA BUNDLED PACKAGEThese 4 color boxes are packaged with everything you need to start strumming and having Uke fun. Each package includes a Ukulele (choice of Soprano or Concert), Gig Bag, Pitch Pipe, and a Quick Start Guide.

MK-S/COLOR PACK 1. Makala Soprano Ukulele2. Padded Bag3. Pitch Pipe4. Quick Start Guide

MK-C/COLOR PACK1. Makala Concert Ukulele2. Padded Gig Bag3. Pitch Pipe4. Quick Start Guide

MK-SD/MBL MK-SD/PL MK-SD/LBL MK-SD/PK MK-SD/PW MK-SD/YLMK-SD/CAR MK-SD/GN MK-SD/OR MK-SD/CBK MK-SD/RD

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Ukalal ien™ Educat ion PackagesTwenty-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 & “Play Ukulele Today”

1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Play Ukulele Today

Soprano Package KA-JH1Concert Package KA-JH2

Makala Ukulele & “Ukulele in the Classroom”

1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Ukulele in the Classroom

Soprano Package KA-JHS-1Concert Package KA-JHS-3

All books can be purchased separately

“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 EducationUniversity of British Columbia

James Hill Education PackagesCo-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, performance-based 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.

“Ukulele in the Classroom”Teacher Edition JHT-1

Kala Educat ion Packages

1. Makala Ukulele 2. Padded Bag 3. Kala Pitch Pipe 4. Ukalaliens Songbook (includes a companion CD)

Soprano Package UKALALIEN-MKSConcert Package UKALALIEN-MKC

It’s fun! It works! It’s music literacy …the ukulele way!!

James Hil l

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All Sol id Acac ia Mod el• All Solid Acacia body• Custom Hipshot Tuners• List price includes a custom hard-foam case.MODEL# KA-UBASS-ASAC (fretted)

All Sol id Mahogany S e ries• 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 S e ries• 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)

RT-UBASSUBASS Strings

RT-COLORDread U•BASS Strings

U-Bass Endorse es :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 PomeroyMatt Grundy (Donovan Frankenreiter)Nathan Aweau (Hapa)

“This bass has more bottom end than any bass I own.”

~Reggie McBride (Keb Mo)

More Bass Less Space!

B a ki thi Kum al o

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Kala KC02 Clip-on Tuner

Kala Round AboutUkulele Amplifier

Tweed

Kala Round AboutUkulele Amplifier

Black

Kala Round AboutUkulele Amplifier

Pink

KPCKala Polishing Cloth

Mi-SiPick-up System

KU-PPPitch Pipe

KA-STPUkulele Straps

CC01UK-OAK Kala Ukulele Wall

Hangers

Stand OutUkulele StandFits all sizes

US-1 Fold Up Ukulele StandFits all sizes

ACVintage Alligator Case

PTBAG-GDeluxe PaisleyBack Pack Bag

BCHard Black Case

DUBDeluxe Black

Kala Logo Bag

CC04UK Kala Ukulele Mic Stand

Hanger

Kala KC03 Clip On

Metronome/Tuner

Find these accessories and so much more at:www.kalaukulele.com

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U•BASS Strings Aquila Nylgut Ukulele Strings

Kala SF Red StringsMono-filament Strings

C

D Dm D7

E Em E7

F Fm F7

G Gm G7

A Am A7

B Bm B7

B Bm B7

Cm C7

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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.

1-877-UKE DUKE (853-3853) • Fax 707-775-4094 www.kalaukulele.com

P.O. Box 751149 Petaluma, CA 94975-1149