Kala Dog Hair Ukulele — Salt & Pepper Style, Serious Sound

There's a ukulele out there that turns heads before you've played a single note — and once you do play it, it earns every bit of that attention. Meet the Kala Salt & Pepper Dog Hair ukulele. Part of Kala's prestigious Elite USA Series, this is a instrument that's as visually striking as it is musically rewarding.

Hair of the Dog? Yes Please.

The name says it all. Inspired by its shaggy namesake, the Dog Hair finish is achieved through a unique process where the natural grain of the solid mahogany is filled before sealing, creating a speckled, salt-and-pepper texture beneath a high-gloss coat. The result is unlike anything else on a ukulele shelf — a surface that seems to shimmer with depth, catching the light differently at every angle.

Pair that with cream binding, a mother-of-pearl rosette, and a rosewood fingerboard, and you've got a uke that looks every bit as premium as it plays.

All Solid. All Mahogany. All Serious.

Beneath the eye-catching finish lies a genuinely excellent instrument. All three sizes are built with all-solid mahogany — top, back and sides — which gives the Dog Hair range a warm, rich, and surprisingly complex tone. Solid tonewoods resonate freely in a way laminate simply can't match, and mahogany in particular delivers a smooth, focused mid-range with a pleasing warmth that suits everything from gentle fingerpicking to confident strumming.

Kala has fitted each model with Graph Tech NuBone® nut and saddle for crisp intonation and improved sustain, and strung them with Aquila Super Nylgut® strings — widely regarded as some of the best ukulele strings available. From the moment you tune up, it plays in tune and stays there.

Three Sizes, One Stunning Family

Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to step up to a serious instrument, there's a Dog Hair uke sized right for you.

Concert — KA-SDH-C

The Concert is the sweet spot for players who want a little more body and volume than a soprano but still love that classic, compact ukulele feel. With an 14.8" scale length and 18 frets, it's responsive and articulate — a superb all-rounder that suits both strumming and fingerstyle playing. Comes with a padded Kala gig bag included.

Tenor — KA-SDH-T

The Tenor is a firm favourite with more experienced players, offering a longer 16.875" scale and a broader body for greater projection and depth. If you want more room on the fretboard and a fuller, more guitar-like tone, the tenor is your instrument. Also ships with a padded Kala gig bag.

Baritone — KA-SDH-BE

For those who want to push the envelope, the Baritone is something truly special. With a 20" scale and the largest body in the range, it delivers a deep, resonant tone that sits beautifully in any ensemble. And here's the bonus: this model is fitted with a Fishman® Kula onboard preamp, meaning it's fully electro-acoustic and ready to plug straight into a PA or amp. Perfect for live performance. Gig bag included.

Elite Credentials

These instruments were initially developed as part of Kala's Elite USA Series — instruments built to the highest standards Kala produce. The Dog Hair range carries that pedigree into a more accessible price point without compromising on materials or craftsmanship. Every ukulele in this range is supplied through an authorised Kala Brand dealership — which is exactly what we are here at Music Bits Company.

Find Your Dog Hair Uke

All three sizes are available now. Browse our full Concert Ukulele, Tenor Ukulele, and Baritone Ukulele collections to find the right fit — or pop into the shop at 17 High Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, and try one for yourself.

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