I have a small collection of ukuleles purchased from Ukulele Mate, mostly with a solid top sound board. I have also purchased from other Online Suppliers. Although sometimes the prices of the same model ukulele is slightly more expensive from Ukulele Mate, it is worth paying the extra because they can not be beaten for service and reliability. Staff are friendly and helpful and you know that when you order a uke (and I have many times), you know they will send it immediately and you will get it in a few days even during COVID. They even know how to send it to a parcel locker and credit to Australia Post for always working so hard to get it there! This Kala solid Cedar top Acacia tenor has a wonderful combination of tone woods. Easy to hold, with a more pronounced sturdy rounded circumference neck. The beautiful gloss finish highlights the wood grain. This is possibly my favourite uke to hold and play. I have a few Kala ukes, they are all made so well, no string buzz or sharp edges on frets.

I have purchased several ukuleles from online Australian music stores and a few from Ukulele Mate over the last couple of years. Ukuleles may be a bit cheaper elsewhere for the same model but you can't beat the friendly reliable service from Ukulele Mate 100% of the time. Parcels are always sent immediately and received promptly even during COVID, and the only supplier that is able to send parcels by Australia Post to a parcel locker without getting confused. Every other supplier has made mistakes either with sending the wrong item or using a courier (couriers do not deliver to parcel lockers!). The most outstanding uke that I have purchased is the one in the title. Just the right amount of action from the nut so the strings are easy to press on the fretboard. Beautiful gloss appearance, enhances the cedar and Acacia wood grain. Bright, crisp, clear, deep and loud tone. I think the slotted headstock adds to this. Nice wood tone from two timbers. The rounder circumference of the neck helps with a comfortable hold. My favourite uke so far. I have tried a few brands usually with a solid top sound board. Kala is always reliable with their quality ukes, no buzzing strings or scratchy frets.

The package was well transported, zero damage and was a pleasure to unpack. The uke is of great quality and the extras are a pefect additon for the enthusiast. No negative feedback, I wish this company only the best to continue providing these instruments for our interests.