Kala U-Bass Ebony Fretless

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Kala U-Bass Ebony Fretless

Kala

U-Bass Ebony Fretless

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 571551
Brand: Kala
Model: U-Bass Ebony Fretless
Category: Bass Ukuleles
Price: $658.90

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This Kala U-Bass Ebony Fretless is a seriously cool instrument. The fretless feel combined with the ebony's warmth makes it ideal for players wanting a unique, upright bass vibe – think jazz, blues, or even mellow funk. It’s premium-priced, but the build quality and tone are truly exceptional for a bass ukulele.

Product Description

  • Kala U-Bass Ebony Fretless
  • Bass Ukulele with Pickup
  • Fretless model with lines
  • Top: Striped ebony
  • Back and sides: Striped ebony
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Maple binding
  • Scale: 517 mm (20 3/8")
  • Total length: 746 mm
  • 16 Positions with fret lines
  • Pickup system: Fishman U-Bass EQ
  • Nut and bridge: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Machine heads: Custom Hipshot Ultralite
  • Original strings: Road Toad Pahoehoe
  • Colour: Natural Satin
  • Incl. Deluxe U-Bass gig bag

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Ebony top delivers a warm, focused tone with surprising sustain.
  • • Fretless design allows for expressive slides and vibrato.
  • • Fishman U-Bass EQ provides clear amplification with useful tone shaping.
  • • Hipshot Ultralite tuners offer precise and stable tuning, essential for fretless.
CONS
  • • The ebony construction makes it noticeably heavier than other U-basses.
  • • Fretless playing requires a different technique and a steeper learning curve.
  • • While versatile, it's most suited for genres that benefit from a warmer, rounder tone.

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Key Features

Top Wood Striped Ebony
Back & Sides Striped Ebony
Size 746 mm (20 3/8" scale)
Frets Fretless with position lines
Electronics Fishman U-Bass EQ
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs (based on similar ebony U-Bass models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The fretless feel is much smoother, allowing for slides and vibrato, but it requires more precise finger placement and a different approach to intonation.
Yes, the Fishman EQ offers a good range of tonal adjustments – bass, mid, treble, and a useful notch filter – giving you flexibility for various applications.
Ebony is a dense, hard wood, so it's quite durable, but it can be susceptible to drying and cracking if not properly humidified, similar to an acoustic bass guitar.

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