--- product_id: 47882383 title: "Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S)" brand: "kala" price: "S$211" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kala" url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/47882383-kala-makala-soprano-mahogany-ukulele-mk-s store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Mahogany neck & body for warm, rich tone Agathis wood top for balanced sound 12 brass frets for precise playability Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) **Brand:** kala **Price:** S$211 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎡 Own the stage, from beach jams to boardroom breaks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) by kala - **How much does it cost?** S$211 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/47882383-kala-makala-soprano-mahogany-ukulele-mk-s) ## Best For - kala enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kala brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rich, Warm Tone:** Mahogany neck and body create a full-bodied sound that resonates with depth and clarity. - β€’ **Precision Playability:** 12 brass frets deliver smooth, accurate finger placement for effortless chord transitions. - β€’ **Balanced Sound Profile:** Agathis wood top and body ensure a bright yet mellow tone, perfect for any setting. - β€’ **Trusted Entry-Level Icon:** Kala’s Makala series is the go-to choice for beginners and pros alike, blending quality with affordability. - β€’ **Professional Craftsmanship:** Rosewood fingerboard offers durability and a comfortable playing surface for long sessions. ## Overview The Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) is a meticulously crafted entry-level instrument featuring a mahogany neck and body, an agathis wood top, and a rosewood fingerboard. With 12 brass frets and nylon strings, it delivers a warm, balanced sound ideal for beginners and seasoned players. Lightweight and durable, it’s backed by Kala’s reputation for quality and includes a 1-year warranty, making it the perfect companion for your musical journey. ## Description From the manufacturer Makala by Kala Built using Kala's trusted standard of construction, the Makala Classic line is simply the best entry-level ukulele on the market. Loved by teachers and students, these traditional looking ukes are well-known for their quality and value. Kala Lifestyle Kala ukuleles have seen the tops of mountains, sat in sandy beaches, floated down rivers and sung under the stars. They are played in classrooms, neighborhoods and iconic music venues. Become part of the Kala family and share your musical journey with us! Kala Kala Culture Happy cows come from California. Happy ukes come from Petaluma! About forty miles north of San Francisco, you will find Kala Brand Music Co. nestled in the Sonoma County Wine Country, a harbor to an eclectic mix of artist, farmers, breweries, and tech companies. Since first planting our roots in 2005, Kala has grown to become the most recognizable ukulele brand in the world. Kala Quality Quality craftsmanship, amazing tone, and the largest selection of models anywhere, makes Kala the industry leader of the modern ukulele movement for more than a decade. We value our players and have earned their trust by providing them with affordable, easy-to-play instruments that help them grow as musicians. Kala Resources Simple and easy to use, our Kala App includes a tuner, play-a-long songs, and easy-to-follow lessons. Download the app to your iOS or Android device. Visit the Learn to Play section of our website to build your foundation and learn basics like tuning, beginner friendly chords, strumming techniques, and songs. Review: I love it. The best uke on a budget or not! - I love it. I love it. My first ever uke was a Stagg soprano and I learned the bare minimum on that. My husband kept nicking my Stagg (guitar player interested in uke) so I got him his own Makala soprano (MK-S). I saw a massive difference between my Stagg and his Makala and I then kept nicking his Makala! I researched more about Makala and read rave reviews about them. They're highly recommended as a quality budget uke. They look the part. They look quality and they sound quality. I bought this concert Makala because I wanted something ever so slightly bigger than a soprano. As owners of a soprano Makala and a concert Makala we can tell you they have just a great sound to them. They don't sound 'plinky' as with ukuleles that are thrown together on the cheap. Every last inch of this feels like it's made properly. It has a nice loud sound to it and it isn't covered with paint which can inhibit sound. It's fantastic for the money. Review: Pleasing Ukulele for a low price - As a novice to the world of ukulele playing I was not prepared to spend too much on a ukulele. However I didn't want to go for one of the really budget ukuleles so decided to spend a bit more and get the Kala Makala. Based on the advice a few of the reviews I also bought some Aquila strings to go with it. I found the ukulele had quite a nice clean sound and much preferred it to my friend's Mahalo Ukulele. I also thought the strings weren't too bad; after about 2 weeks they settled down and it no longer needs to be tuned every few minutes. They are also softer and more forgiving on the fingers than the Mahalo strings. I have decided to save the Aquila strings until either a string breaks or until I improve a bit in my playing (whichever comes first). I would definitely recommend this as an entry level ukulele. I love it. ## Features - 12 Brass Frets - Mahogany neck - Agathis Wood Top - Agathis body - Rosewood Fingerboard ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00172UVG8 | | Back Material Type | Mahogany | | Back material type | Mahogany | | Best Sellers Rank | 4,790 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 28 in Ukulele | | Body Material Type | Mahogany | | Brand | Kala | | Brand Name | Kala | | Colour | White Accents | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,290 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00812040010150, 05055677204362 | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | with bag | | Instrument | Ukulele | | Item Dimensions | 61 x 10.2 x 22.9 centimetres | | Item Type Name | ukulele | | Item Weight | 372 g | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 61 x 10.2 x 22.9 centimetres | | Manufacturer | Kala | | Manufacturer Part Number | MK-S | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | Makala MK-S | | Model Number | MK-S | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Strings | 4 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Product Warranty | 1-year warranty. | | Size | Soprano | | Sound Profile | Warm, full-bodied and balanced | | String Material Type | Nylon | | Top Material Type | Agathis | | Top material type | Agathis | | UPC | 812040010150 810054342229 812040010181 | | Unit Count | 1 count | ## Product Details - **Back material type:** Mahogany - **Brand:** Kala - **Colour:** White Accents - **Finish type:** Polished - **Instrument:** Ukulele - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 61 x 10.2 x 22.9 centimetres - **Item weight:** 0.82 Pounds - **Size:** Soprano - **String material type:** Nylon - **Top material type:** Agathis ## Images ![Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jgSPHtOSL.jpg) ![Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61am-3wVwLL.jpg) ![Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZbGSE4nmL.jpg) ![Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817DPsSOBFL.jpg) ![Kala Makala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele (MK-S) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mxBxpiEwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it come with aquila strings and carry bag?** A: Comes with Aquila strings. Label in box says so. **Q: Is the neck *really* made of mahogany? Can the manufacturers not find a suitable, sustainable hardwood to use instead.** A: Yes, it is mahagany. Most major manufacturers are now working towards only using FSC certified wood. Deforestation in FSC forests is being shown to be 20 times less than forests where harvesting of wood is forbidden. There are some companies experimenting with sustainable materials, for example flaxwood which is a mixture of non-endengered european spruce and polymers. This product can be melted down and re-used so there is no wastage as well. For all manufacturers of guitars to stop using endangered woods the public simply has to stop buying their products. Roughly 7 million guitars are sold every years so consumers do have a voice. As a middle man in this system I would love to sell guitars only made from sustainable products but it is the end consumers that will decide. **Q: Is this ukulele solid or is it laminate?** A: Laminate. **Q: please could you tell me if there are tabs to attach a strap. thanks** A: Hi no there are no tabs to attach a strap, but you could get one with a hook that would fit onto to sound box opening. Hope this helps. There again strap not really needed. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love it. The best uke on a budget or not! *by K***T on 31 March 2016* I love it. I love it. My first ever uke was a Stagg soprano and I learned the bare minimum on that. My husband kept nicking my Stagg (guitar player interested in uke) so I got him his own Makala soprano (MK-S). I saw a massive difference between my Stagg and his Makala and I then kept nicking his Makala! I researched more about Makala and read rave reviews about them. They're highly recommended as a quality budget uke. They look the part. They look quality and they sound quality. I bought this concert Makala because I wanted something ever so slightly bigger than a soprano. As owners of a soprano Makala and a concert Makala we can tell you they have just a great sound to them. They don't sound 'plinky' as with ukuleles that are thrown together on the cheap. Every last inch of this feels like it's made properly. It has a nice loud sound to it and it isn't covered with paint which can inhibit sound. It's fantastic for the money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasing Ukulele for a low price *by S***E on 8 September 2013* As a novice to the world of ukulele playing I was not prepared to spend too much on a ukulele. However I didn't want to go for one of the really budget ukuleles so decided to spend a bit more and get the Kala Makala. Based on the advice a few of the reviews I also bought some Aquila strings to go with it. I found the ukulele had quite a nice clean sound and much preferred it to my friend's Mahalo Ukulele. I also thought the strings weren't too bad; after about 2 weeks they settled down and it no longer needs to be tuned every few minutes. They are also softer and more forgiving on the fingers than the Mahalo strings. I have decided to save the Aquila strings until either a string breaks or until I improve a bit in my playing (whichever comes first). I would definitely recommend this as an entry level ukulele. I love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing uke. Shipped way faster than expected, though packaging was damaged in transit *by B***K on 27 April 2024* Luckily the ukulele remained fine but the packaging/box is kinda beat up. Sound is very full and the uke plays very well even on higher frets. Great ukulele that will hopefully last me for a long time. Looks beautiful and the pictures accurately show this. The tuners are alight, though I realise that my c string tends to slip out of tune more than the others. Overall, definitely well worth the price tag! ## Frequently Bought Together - Kala KA-MK-S Makala Soprano Ukulele - Ukulele Wood Folding Portable Stand for Mandolins and Violins - BoloPick Felt Picks for Ukulele 6 Pack (An Original Recipe) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/47882383-kala-makala-soprano-mahogany-ukulele-mk-s](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/47882383-kala-makala-soprano-mahogany-ukulele-mk-s) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*