Make Mine a Light, a “Kala Mahogany Lite”
United States
English
December 1, 2012, Petaluma CA -- Kala Brand Music Co. has released the Solid Mahogany Lite series which is a solid wood design that is both light in color and light in weight. Made of all solid Okoume the new series consists of four models that include a Soprano Long Neck, Concert, Tenor, and Tenor Cutaway with custom Kala EQ. Other specifications include rosewood fingerboard and bridge, mahogany neck, vintage chrome tuners, and a stylish slotted headstock.
Okoume, also known as gaboon or combogala, is a plantation grown African mahogany wood that is notable for its very high strength to weight ratio. The wood complements Kala’s designs with a rich resonant tone and very attractive light grain. Aside from its pleasing acoustic properties, Okoume also happens to be the wood of choice for racing boats.
Okoume, also known as gaboon or combogala, is a plantation grown African mahogany wood that is notable for its very high strength to weight ratio. The wood complements Kala’s designs with a rich resonant tone and very attractive light grain. Aside from its pleasing acoustic properties, Okoume also happens to be the wood of choice for racing boats.
