Kala James Hill Signature Solid Top Mahogany Concert Ukulele – Model KA-JH-MHG-C
Kala James Hill Signature Solid Top Mahogany Concert Ukulele
Model: KA-JH-MHG-C
Designed in collaboration with acclaimed ukulele artist and educator James Hill, the Kala KA-JH-MHG-C gives beginning players something they don't always get—a starter ukulele with the tone and feel of a genuinely good instrument.
The solid mahogany top produces a warm, focused voice with plenty of character, paired with mahogany back and sides and a comfortable satin finish. Pocketed nickel frets create smooth fretboard edges, while the comfortable concert scale works especially well for students, families, classrooms, and first-time players. It even includes both D'Addario clear nylon strings and a bonus wound Low G, giving players room to experiment as their skills grow.
Includes UKE Republic Pro Setup for optimal sound and playability.
Highlights
- James Hill Signature Model
- Concert Scale
- Solid Mahogany Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Mahogany Neck
- Satin Finish
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Pocketed Nickel Frets for Smooth Fretboard Edges
- Bone Nut & Saddle
- Traditional String-Tie Bridge
- D'Addario Clear Nylon Strings
- Bonus Wound Low G String
- Includes James Hill Logo Gig Bag
- UKE Republic Pro Setup for Optimal Sound & Playability
Specifications
- Model: KA-JH-MHG-C
- Size: Concert
- Top: Solid Mahogany
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Finish: Satin
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Frets: Pocketed Nickel
- Strings: D'Addario Clear Nylon
- Headstock: Standard
- Includes: James Hill Logo Gig Bag
- Fits Kala Concert-Size Bags & Cases
Measurements
- Scale Length: 15"
- Overall Length: 24.5"
- Body Length: 10.625"
- Upper Bout: 6.25"
- Lower Bout: 8.125"
- Waist: 5.25"
- Body Depth: 2.75"
- Nut Width: 1.375"
- Width at Neck/Body Joint: 1.75"
- Frets: 18
Why This One?
This is a particularly smart first ukulele for someone who plans to actually stick with playing. The solid mahogany top provides better tonal response than you'd expect from a typical beginner instrument, while James Hill's player-focused details make learning more comfortable. It's affordable enough for a first uke, but good enough that a player won't immediately outgrow it.