The Kala KA-T is one THE serious beginner ukuleles, one of the models trusted the world over for a good quality uke to start out with (or a good quality tenor model to move to from a cheap, coloured soprano). The tenor size gives new starters a bit more room on the fingerboard to play with, making those chord shapes easier for larger hands. The sound of the KA-T tenor ukulele is full and sweet, and really punches above its weight. There are £100 plus ukuleles that don't sound as good as this. It is laminate mahogany, well made, with geared tuners and top quality Aquila strings. The rosewood fingerboard is nice and tidy and the nickel frets well dressed - all adding up to a playable ukulele that sounds really good. In tenor ukulele terms, the KA-T is one of the biggest sellers on the planet, with a trusted reputation.