Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH JB

Electric Bass Ukulele

Left-handed model
Body: Okoume
Bolt-on neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Laurel
Scale: 597 mm (23.5")
Total length: 845 mm
22 Nickel silver frets
Pickup: 1 Kala Split Coil
Volume and Tone controls
White pickguard
Sealed machine heads with 1:18 gear ratio
Black hardware
Strings: Kala Round Wound
Colour: Jet Black, high-gloss
Includes gig bag

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Item number 584875

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Body Okoume

Top None

Frets 22

Neck Maple

Pickup Yes

4.299 kr

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Ukulele meets electric bass

Ukuleles have taken the world by storm in recent years, making them a staple of today's music scene. Much of their popularity can be accredited to the US company Kala, which offers by far the largest range of models. With the U-Bass series, Kala introduced the concept of the ukulele bass, and the U-Bass Solid Body, presented here in its left-handed version, represents the next step in this development. Combining the charm of a ukulele with the power of an electric bass, this model features a solid body and split-coil pickup to minimise onerous feedback, while maintaining the classic appearance of an electric bass. The ukulele's compact dimensions and smooth playability unite to create a unique instrument that delivers the best of both worlds.

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH JB, body

P-type ukulele

The Kala U-Bass Solid Body measures a total of 84.5cm in length, with a scale length (vibrating string length) of approximately 60cm. The body, crafted from okoume, is paired with a classic maple neck and laurel fingerboard. A special instrument requires special strings, which in this case come in the form of custom roundwounds developed specifically for this model by Kala. These are picked up by a split coil pickup as found on regular P-style bass guitars, and the passive electronics featured on the Kala U-Bass Solid Body include a volume and tone control. The black bridge, machine heads, and potentiometer knobs combined with a high-gloss jet black finish and a white pickguard create a timeless look that spans all genres. The Kala U-Bass Solid Body also comes with a matching gig bag.

Black gig bag for Kala U-Bass Solid Body

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH JB, rear

Low end for on the go

The Kala U-Bass Solid Body is a special and unique addition to any instrument collection and, thanks to its affordable price tag, makes a viable option as a second or third bass. A major advantage of ukuleles – and one that is also shared by the Kala U-Bass Solid Body – is their extreme portability. The compact and lightweight design of the Kala U-Bass Solid Body make it effortlessly portable, allowing it to be easily taken on holiday, on a business trip, or even just as far as the back garden. The similar look and feel of the U-Bass Solid Body to an electric bass also make for an easy transition, in particular the roundwound strings, which create a playing experience that is reminiscent of an electric bass. The compact size of the U-Bass Solid Body will also prove inviting to guitarists looking for a smooth point of entry into the lower end of the tonal spectrum.

About Kala

Kala Brand Music Co. is perhaps the world's most recognised ukulele manufacturer. The company was founded by the American Mike Upton in the early 2000s, in his hometown of Petaluma, California. Drawing on his earlier years of living and working in Hawaii, where he developed a deep affinity for the ukulele, Mike's mission was always to create high-quality, yet affordable ukuleles under the Kala brand that would make this instrument accessible to musicians of all backgrounds. This philosophy quickly paid dividends, leading to the rapid growth of Kala's instrument portfolio. The quality and variety of Kala's ukuleles have attracted the attention of many acclaimed artists, including Bakithi Kumalo, Abraham Laboriel Sr., Hutch Hutchinson, Twenty One Pilots, Walk off the Earth, and Eddie Vedder, all of whom are among the proud players of Kala instruments today.

Caution: Not a toy!

Although its compact size may suggest otherwise, the Kala U-Bass Solid Body is far from being a toy. The special strings featured on the instrument are strong yet highly elastic, allowing buttery-smooth playability, while delivering an impressive bass sound with a powerful low end. The solid body construction and split coil also eliminate the onerous feedback issues commonly encountered with acoustic instruments, making the Kala U-Bass Solid Body a powerful contender among the usual classics for use in studio and home recordings. In terms of performance, the excellent sound and unique look of the Kala U-Bass Solid Body will make a lasting impact wherever the instrument is played – be it on a stage or a street corner.

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Well made, good tone and plenty of adjustment.

Anghammarad 02.07.2024

Prompt delivery from Thomann and was well packed, comes with a high quality gig bag. The frets appear to be smooth and level, everything works, the instrument looks well made. The Kala required some adjustment to get the intonation just right but i'm pleased that there is enough scope to do those adjustments. On first playing it seems the A string is a little louder than the others so maybe some more adjustment of string or pickup height is still required. The roundwound strings are okay although, as many other reviews have said, i'll probably change to flatwounds. Tone is good and there is plenty of variation of tone available, more so than other basses I have. The neck is the same width as a full size bass (about 55mm at the 12th fret), not a problem for me but was wider than I expected. Overall I'm very pleased.

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