The Ukulele Trading Co Australia

Sunday, 28 September 2014

Kala Cedar Top Tenor Electric Ukulele KA-ATP-CTG-CE

KA-ATP-CTG-CE Cedar / Acacia Tenor Size Ukulele with Padauk Binding and Pickup
$550 AUD

Includes FREE Postage within Australia.

And FREE Setup: Choose High or Low G / Aquila or Worth Brown Strings

A Bit of Internet Folklore... people keep asking me if the "Eddie Vedder Kala ukulele comes into Australia?"

Well Eddie doesn't have a Kala model officially, but the net being the net, people sure got excitied when he put out on social media a picture of him holding a KA-ATP-CTG-CE Cedar top Model.

It seems that ever since Eddie Vedder stopped by Coconut Grove Music to shop for some new ukes, and had his picture taken with his new Kala Brand Music KA-ATP-CTG-CE word of Eddie using this model Kala has spread like wildfire.

A VERY LOUD UKULELE
I have played just about every Kala ukulele available in OZ and the new Solid Cedar Top range are without doubt the loudest ukuleles that Kala make, bar the Resonator or Banjoleles.

The Tilt Back Headstock design puts more string pressure on the Nut and the nut itself being by Graph Tech, ensure that every bit of string energy is transferred to the Ukuleles Cedar Top. Cedar wood topes are renowned for resonating loudly, they are stiff and have more mid and bottom tone than say spruce.

The Cedar top features strong projection and a deep tone that works in perfect harmony with the resonant Acacia back and sides.

A striking red Padauk binding surrounds the Cedar top, and lends a visual and aural contrast to the darker Acacia. The upscale slotted headstock features a beautiful carved Kala logo, and vintage style open tuners.

FIRE THE LASER
Laser etched Kala logo will not make it sound any better, but I love lasers and Laser etching is cool.

SLIPPERY STUFF NUTS
Fitted with the Graph Tech Nu Bone nuts and saddles too, these are pricey items and guess what, they work..no snake oil..
I have been fitting Graph Tech nuts and saddles for years when I owned my Guitar shop, I reckon every guitar I own has graph Tech fitted, and my personal ukuleles do too.

"NuBone XB nuts and saddles give our ukes increased volume and sustain while adding clarity and sweetness to each note. We are very stoked to be partnering with Graph Tech and featuring their products on the majority of our instruments." - Michael Upton - President Kala Brand Music Co.

THERE IS NO REASON TO ACCEPT A CHEAP PLASTIC NUT OR SADDLE WHEN YOU CAN ADD TONE WITH NUBONE
Plastic nuts and saddles vary greatly; many are made without any consideration for the instrument, tend to be too soft or too brittle,
even hollow, killing tone and sustain. NuBone is designed to enhance tone and is backed by 20 years of research and development.

NuBone is a derivative of Graph Tech's highly resonant TUSQ material, manufactured to very close tolerances under high heat and pressure. Graph Tech uses specific ratios that contribute to NuBone's hardness, workability, appearance, and most importantly, guitar performance. Odorless when sanded, it is strong, outlasting and outperforming plastic. NuBone is the answer!

HOW DOES IT SOUND?
NuBone delivers clear highs, a nice low end with overall fullness and a balanced sound that has increased harmonics and volume.

ELECTRIC UKULELE
Features Kala UK-300-TR (active system)
2-Band EQ with Chromatic LED tuner
Input Impedance : 22 MΩ
Frequency Response : 20Hz ~ 20KHz
Control Range
Bass : +/-12dB at 100Hz
Treble : +/-12dB at 10KHz
Battery Status LED
Power Supply : 2 X CR2032 Coin Battery
Battery Life
Only Eq : Over 200 Hours
Tuner on : Over 100 Hours
Pick-up : Omega II Piezo Cable pick-up

Monday, 11 August 2014

High g Tuning Vs Low G Tuning..whats that all about then?

A customer wrote to me asking to explain Hi g and Low G tuning.

"Hi Gillian,

Thanks for visiting my site and for the email

Re Hi G and Low G setup,
It is referring to how people would like their strings.
Some people prefer the standard re Entrant Tuning, ie the g and A strings are thin, and the C and E strings are thick,
this is whats generally called a "High G tuning"

The other string tuning is Linear tuned, ie the A is the thinnest, the E thicker, the C thicker again and the G thicker again, also called Low G Tuning.

Both are used with standard ukulele Chords, so no re learning,
but the real difference is the Low G string provides a BIG Bass tone,
where as on the High G tuning its so much more jangly and trebly sounding (The C string is as low as it goes in Bass tone).

Ukuleles generally come standard as High g Tuning, but it is a very popular option to restring for Low G Tuning.

Just sold my last Concert so I am currently out of stock, but that should be rectified within the next month when another shipment arrives at the Aussie Wholesaler.

Cheers CC

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Kala Ukulele Unveils New Ukuleles, Guitarlele, and Tenor Guitar.

Kala Unveils New Ukuleles, Guitarlele, and Tenor Guitar.

Ukuleles and guitars come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the two are merged to make instruments that don’t fit squarely in either category.

KA-GL-KOA ( 6 STRING GUITARLELE )Solid Spruce top
Koa back and sides
Mahogany binding and Rosette
Slotted headstock with Koa cap
Grover tuners
Tuned ADGCEA
Satin Finish

KA-GTR ( TENOR GUITAR )
Solid Spruce Top
Rosewood back and sides
Slotted Headstock
Grover Tuners

Want to hear it? Check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcrBRL9cuuU

From NAMM SHOW
http://youtu.be/nScjAW8s9uE?list=UUfL7bNcUwE6-d79M39v5zYg

Friday, 11 July 2014

Convert your Baritone ukulele from DGBE tuning to GCEA tuning and use all the normal chord shapes you know and love.

Baritone, all solid mahogany, I re glued bridge. Sanded Up a New saddle to suit and restrung it with Aquila Baritone GCEA strings.

NOTE ON TUNING: Yes normally a Bari is tuned DGBE in the same pitch as a regular guitar, in effect a guitar with 2 strings (E and A) missing. This means you have to use different chord shapes to regular ukulele.

The Aquila set I use are calibrated to come to pitch at the higher voiced gCEA ukulele tuning. Thus you can use all the normal Ukulele Chord Shapes you know and love.

Normal baritone strings will snap if you try to tune them 4 steps higher.

But the customer wanted Low G Tuning, so I use the CEA strings from the Aquila set and instead of the hi g string that comes in the set I use a different string to get a low G tuning.

Saturday, 5 July 2014

New Facebook Page devoted to Ohana Ukulele Lovers in Australia.

New Facebook Page devoted to Ohana Ukulele Lovers in Australia.

Open for public posts, so post your Ohana Pictures, Videos, Reviews.

Like Ohana ukuleles?
Well I do and as I sell them here in OZ, thought it was about time I gave their range of Ukuleles some love.

So here is my Ohana in OZ fan page, its open for public posts, so post your Ohana Pictures, Videos, Reviews.
https://www.facebook.com/OhanaUkuleleAustralia

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Ohana SK-10S Soprano Entry Level Ukulele Designed in California and Manufactured in China punches well above its weight class

Ohana SK-10S Soprano Ukulele

The SK-10S is the entry level Ohana ukulele, it is the least expensive in their range of California USA designed but China built ukuleles, but you know what? The SK-10S actually sounds good and is easy to play. And considering it's price point, it scrubs up as a really good little soprano uke that wont cost you an arm and a leg.

$70 AUD
+ FREE Postage in Australia.
+ FREE Set-Up

A lot of the "starter" Ukuleles can be left wanting for tone and playability, and I find that many people who get the ukulele bug can easily "out grow" their first ukulele and start looking for something that sounds better in the Intermediate category of $100 plus Ukes.

At $70 Aussie dollars it would be a mistake to dismiss the little SK-10S as 'just another beginner uke" because this entry level Ohana Soprano actually sounds nice and is inviting to play.

Punching well above its weight class it easily straddles the beginner / intermediate line, a world away from the cheap toy ukes.

It may be Ohanas entry level student soprano Ukulele but they got the SK-10S basics right, they even fit as standard spec the Italian Aquila Strings, and at $70 Aussie Dollars you can't go wrong with this ukulele ... it is possible to buy cheaper ukuleles, but the extra money spent on this instrument is well worth it ...

SUMMARY:
It is a great uke to start on, or suitable for someone stepping up from the world of cheapo ukuleles and for only $70 bucks they play fantastic, sound sweet and offer CHEAP FUN FUN FUN.

SPECS:
* Soprano Size
* Quality Geared tuning Keys
* Rosewood Fingerboard and bridge
* Mahogany top, back and sides (laminate)
* Aquila Italian Strings

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MANY MORE Ukuleles, Strings, Tuners, Cases, Capos & Accessories in-stock.

I Carry a Huge Range of Kala & Ohana Ukuleles, Aquila & Worth Ukulele Strings.

Fancy Something Else?

Please Contact me and I can arrange to make it happen.
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Thursday, 5 June 2014

Kala Soprano Mahogany Ukulele KA-S with Hardcase, Headstock Tuner, Setup and Aussie Shipping.

Kala KA-S Soprano Ukulele Package

June 2014 means End Of Financial Year Sales in Australia. To clear out stock I've Bundled this Soprano Ukulele up with a Case and a Tuner and Free Shipping in OZ. One only at this Price So Be Quick!

SOLD

The KA-S Soprano Ukulele is from the Kala Satin Mahogany Series.

If you're looking for a cheap but good quality and reliable ukulele, this is one of the best.

This is a great little "first Ukulele" to learn on, or a second ukulele as a “Car / Picnic / Beach ” uke. It has nice tones and the KA-S represents "Great Bang For Buck"

The Kala Mahogany Series Ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of "Sweet Highs" and "Mellow Lows" that combine for a full rich sound.

Traditional white binding on the top and the back accent the satin finish, while chrome die-cast tuners assure your instrument will stay in tune

I set up every ukulele to ensure you get the absolute best playing and sounding uke for your money! This includes a thorough inspection and adjustments needed to Saddle / Nut heights, and Fret work.

I have Packaged this KA-S up with Hardcase and Headstock Tuner as a "Starter pack" with everything a new uker needs: Case, Tuner, decent Aquila strings and, most important of all, a professional set-up.