Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JB
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JB
Product Info
Article Number:
584878
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JB
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala U-Bass is a seriously cool instrument – it’s got that unique U-Bass rumble but with a fretless vibe. The okoume body keeps things warm and the Kala pickup delivers a surprising amount of punch. It's perfect for bassists looking to explore a different sonic territory or ukulele players wanting a full-bodied, portable bass sound.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JB
- Fretless Electric Bass Ukulele
- Fretless model with lines
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale: 597 mm (23.5")
- Total length: 845 mm
- 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
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the U-Bass tone.
- • Laurel fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable fretless playing experience.
- • Kala split-coil pickup delivers surprisingly robust and defined low-end response.
- • Bolt-on maple neck ensures stability and a bright, articulate attack.
CONS
- • The 597mm scale, while unique, requires adaptation for traditional bass players.
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't as tonally complex as more premium tonewoods.
- • Fretless nature demands precise technique; intonation can be challenging initially.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
845 mm (33.3") Total Length
Frets
Fretless (with position markers)
Electronics
1 Kala Split Coil Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs (estimated based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The string spacing is narrower, requiring more precise finger placement, but the fretless action offers a very expressive, sliding tone.
It leans towards a bass-like tone, but retains a subtle ukulele-esque character – a unique blend that’s surprisingly versatile.
The Kala split-coil pickup delivers a more focused and powerful low-end than many piezo-based ukulele pickups, offering a more authentic bass tone.
