JH1 & JH2 SIGNATURE MODELS

"The uke I wish I'd had when I started out."

—James Hill

 

For students and teachers looking for elevated learning experience at an affordable price.

Order Now

DESIGNED BY JAMES HILL AND KALA UKULELE • CONCERT SIZE • OPTIONAL PICKUP & TUNER • GIG BAG INCLUDED

JH-1

SOLID WOOD TOP • ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD • SATIN FINISH • WOOD ROSETTE

For families and students looking for a first ukulele that feels truly musical from day one. This concert-size model gives beginners a warm, inspiring tone and an easy-to-play feel that makes learning rewarding. Its solid mahogany top brings a warm sound and strong tone that encourages practice, while pocketed nickel frets and a comfortable neck to help young hands play longer with confidence.

  • Solid mohogany top
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Pocketed frets (no sharp edges)
  • Wood rosette
  • Custom JH gig bag included

Comes strung with D’Addario Clear Nylon Strings with an optional metal wound Low G string to expand the player's range. Perfect for new players who want a real instrument, this is the beginner model James Hill wished he'd had when he started.

Order Kala JH-1

JH-2

ALL SOLID WOOD • ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD • BUILT-IN PICKUP & TUNER • ABALONE ROSETTE

Crafted entirely from solid mahogany with a rich, full resonance that matures and improves over time. Designed with both students and performers in mind, it features a player-friendly neck and "pocketed" frets to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience across the fingerboard. Whether used in a classroom ensemble or on a recital stage, its onboard active electronics and built-in tuner provide reliable, high-quality amplified tone.

Key Specs:

  • Built-in pickup & tuner
  • Solid mahogany top, back and sides
  • Beveled body edges for maximum comfort
  • Abalone rosette
  • Pocketed frets (no sharp edges)
  • Strap button
  • Custom JH gig bag included
Order Kala JH-2