Ukulele Review Kala SSTU-T Tenor Travel Ukulele

I have been playing ukulele since January 2016. This instrument was one of the first instruments that I bought, after seeing one at Guitar Center. This is a very popular ukulele, and while I like it, I find it more challenging to play because it has more tension than my other ukuleles, even though the set-up is good.
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[@TomMcArdle17]

I tend to tune most of my ukes a 1/2 step or whole step down, especially tenors. That loosens the tension, and gives it a mellower tone. The tenor is long enough in scale to use a capo if you need to play in C tuning. Or, try different string sets to get lower tension. Nice review!

[@UkeStuff]

I do know I prefer concert scale; I do have some lower tension strings, but looking at a comparison chart on Ukulele Underground, there really isn’t that much difference between the light tension brands.
I also don’t like changing tuning because of the work that I do with the play alongs and tutorials and teaching (classroom ukulele). I can’t be in one key while a class or video is in another. I can’t transpose that quickly, and students watch your hands!

[@stevesstrings5243]

Nice! I’m always amazed how how loud these arched back ukuleles can be. Thanks for the review!

[@UkeStuff]

You're welcome! I look forward to your next projects and reviews.

[@k.laffite4666]

Thanks for you candid reviews. I have learned to turn to you for straightforward advice. Please note however that the correct pronunciation is 'Kah Lah', not "Kay Lah."

[@UkeStuff]

You are very welcome. I’m not sure where Kay Lah comes from, as I say Kah-lah most of the time.
Maybe we should discuss how to say “ukulele”? :)

[@SanJava]

It does have a pocket. in the top inside of the bag.

[@UkeStuff]

Not in the one I had. Maybe they do today.

[@UkuleleWales]

Enjoyed that as I've never played a travel uke. Great review Chris!

[@UkeStuff]

Thanks!

[@CGT-lu8gw]

Thank you for another excellent uke review!

[@UkeStuff]

You are very welcome!