Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
600196
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kala U-Bass 4-Fret Solid Body is a neat little package. It’s fantastic for ukulele players looking to explore bass lines or for bassists wanting a super portable, unique instrument. The solid body construction gives it a surprisingly full sound, and the short scale makes it easy to handle.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue
- Electric Bass Ukulele
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale: 597 mm (23
- total length: 845 mm
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Pickup: Kala split coil
- Controls for volume and tone
- White pickguard
- Sealed bass machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Strings: Kala Round Wound Saiten
- Colour: Sapphier Blue high gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly resonant, warm low-end for a solid body.
- • Maple neck and laurel fingerboard offer smooth playability and comfortable feel.
- • Kala split coil pickup provides a surprisingly robust and articulate tone.
- • Sealed machine heads ensure stable tuning, a significant upgrade for the price.
CONS
- • 597mm scale can feel cramped for bassists accustomed to longer scales.
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't a premium tonewood, impacting ultimate sustain.
- • Limited fretboard space restricts advanced playing techniques and soloing.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
23.5" Scale Length
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Electronics
Kala Split Coil Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more ukulele-like, with a brighter, more percussive attack, but the pickup and solid body give it a surprising amount of low-end presence.
Yes, it’s best suited for simpler bass lines and rhythmic parts; complex soloing can be challenging due to the limited fretboard space.
Okoume is a reasonably durable wood, but it's not as robust as mahogany; it's fine for gigging with careful handling and a good gig bag.
