Kala U-Bass Journeyman NT
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Kala
U-Bass Journeyman NT
Product Info
Article Number:
527263
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Journeyman NT
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$504.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Journeyman NT is a seriously fun instrument. Its mahogany build gives it a warm, woody tone that's surprisingly bassy for its size, and the onboard electronics make it gig-ready. This is perfect for songwriters, studio players, or anyone wanting a unique, portable bass sound.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Journeyman NT
- Bass ukulele with pickup
- Electro-acoustic U-bass
- Top: Mahogany
- Sides and back: Mahogany
- Venetian cutaway
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Cream binding
- 16 frets
- Scale length: 530 mm
- Total length: 752 mm
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Saddle: Phenol
- Kala UK-500B electronics
- Machine heads: Custom Black die cast
- Finish: Natural satin
- Factory stringing : Kala Metal round wound
- Incl. U-Bass bag
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers warm, articulate tone with surprising projection.
- • The UK-500B pickup system provides a clean, usable amplified signal.
- • Rosewood fingerboard and Graph Tech nut enhance playability and intonation.
- • Venetian cutaway allows comfortable access to higher fret positions.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction makes it a bit heavier than some other u-basses.
- • The roundwound strings offer a modern tone, but some may prefer flats.
- • Scale length, while longer than a ukulele, limits low-end extension compared to a full-size bass.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Full-size U-Bass (752 mm)
Frets
16
Electronics
Kala UK-500B Preamp & Pickup
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The all-mahogany construction and cream binding suggest a step up from entry-level models, though it’s still a mid-range offering – the hardware and finish are solid but not premium.
The neck profile is relatively slim and the longer scale length (530mm) provides a familiar feel, but the smaller fret spacing takes some getting used to.
It’s a versatile system, capable of clean tones for fingerstyle and a bit of grit for more aggressive playing; it performs well with most amps and PA systems.
