This water-resistant Kala Makala Waterman Series Soprano Ukulele makes the perfect companion for the musician wanting to combine their love of music with their love of adventure and the great outdoors! In addition to being the ideal go-anywhere uke for the outdoor enthusiast, the Waterman Uke is comprised of materials that make it an excellent choice for school and community music programs where cleanliness is a consideration.This Waterman ukulele has sleek black satin back and sides, and is complemented with nickel plated open gear tuners. Made of high-grade polycarbonate ABS construction, this soprano ukulele is durable and water (and weather!) resistant, so this is sure to be your ultimate uke for the road. Waterman ukuleles are also available in a variety of fun colors, so you are sure to find one that suits your style. Don’t think you have to sacrifice great tone for durability though, because this is no toy! The high-quality Waterman Series was designed for playability along with portability, so it sounds great and stays in tune.The Waterman Uke pays homage to the renowned ukulele designer, Mario Maccaferri. Inspired at the 1939 Worlds Fair, he saw plastic as the material of the future. Maccaferri eventually combined his skills as a luthier and his business of injection molding and invented the Islander Ukulele, the first plastic stringed ukulele. The affordable quality instrument was a commercial success nearly overnight!