Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String TB

5-String Electric Bass Ukulele

Body: Okoume
Neck: Bolt-on maple
Fingerboard: Laurel
Scale: 597 mm (23.5")
Total length: 845 mm
22 Nickel silver frets
Pickup: 1 Kala humbucker
Volume and tone controls
White pickguard
Enclosed bass machine heads with 1:18 gear ratio
Black hardware
Original strings: Kala Round Wound
Colour: Tobacco Burst, high-gloss
Includes gig bag

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Item number 584897

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Body Okoume

Top None

Frets 22

Neck Maple

Pickup Yes

5.499 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 5-string version with a low B string, 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 humbucking 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 5-String TB, body

Solid body and humbucker

The Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String 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 humbucker, 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 tobacco burst finish and a white pickguard create a timeless look that spans all genres. The Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String also comes with a matching gig bag.

Black gig bag for Kala U-Bass Solid Body

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String TB, rear

Low end for on the go

The Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String 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 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 5-String 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 humbucker 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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A baby marble!

Alx the bassist 13.11.2024

I love this tiny bass! When i open the package and saw it for the first time, i thought it was a joke, but when i plugged in in my amp, my ears exploded! I couldnt believe how a tiny bass like this can produce such a masive tone! Over all, for its size and the money that it costs, is a great bass, and very compact for anyone who is on the go like me all the time!

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Liebling, ich habe den Preci geschrumpft!

Klaus Major 09.10.2024

Vor ungefähr einem Monat habe ich mir diese 5-saitige Schönheit zugelegt and ich liebe das Ding! :-)

Ich hatte früher eine KALA SUB Solidbody Bassukulele und dieses neue Modell ist eine riesengroße Verbesserung.

Die KALA kam in einem sehr schönen und dick gepolsterten Gigbag an und war ab Werk gut eingestellt, ich habe nur die Saitenhöhe etwas angepasst.

Nach ein paar Minuten spielen habe ich mich in das Teil verliebt und mittlerweile benutze ich die KALA als Hauptbass in meinen zwei Bands (Rock-Cover und Reggae). Mit dem "Panzer" der multiplen Basseffekte, dem ZOOM B3, kann ich alle benötigten Sound für meine Bands liefern und meine Bandkollegen finden's auch super. Der Sound geht dank der Roundwound Saiten sehr in Richtung Precision Bass.

KALA liefert auch Flatwound Saiten für diese Modelle, aber 109,- Euro für den 5er und 90,- Euro für den 4er Set ist zu viel Geld, um die "nur mal eben" anzutesten.

Kleiner Negativpunkt:
Die tiefe H-Saite ist definitiv zu "slinky"/dünn, um einen guten Sound zu liefern, sie sollte mindestens eine 125er Stärke haben.
Ich habe KALA diesbezüglich kontaktiert und man PLANT, in Zukunft eventuell eine dickere Saite zu produzieren, kann also dauern...

PYRAMID ist leider momentan auch zu beschäftigt, um Saiten für diese neuen Instrumente herzustellen. Ich soll ich ein paar Monaten noch einmal nachfragen, was ich auch machen werde.

Trotzdem gebe ich der KALA 5 Sterne, weil das Ding soviel Spaß macht!

P.S.
Ich bin jetzt 68 und mein Rücken findet das geringe Gewicht von knapp 2,5 KG richtig super! :-D
Und meiner Brieftasche gefällt der geringe Preis.

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