Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
575725
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kala U-Bass Solid Body CAR is a fantastic gateway into the bass world, especially for ukulele players looking for a unique instrument. It nails that upright bass vibe without the bulk, offering a surprisingly powerful and punchy tone. It's perfect for gigging musicians needing a portable, versatile bass option or songwriters wanting a fresh, distinct low-end.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR
- 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 Split Coil
- Volume and tone controls
- White pickguard
- Enclosed machine heads with 1: 18 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Original strings: Kala Round Wound
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Kala split coil pickup offers a surprisingly full, bass-like tone.
- • Enclosed tuners ensure accurate tuning stability even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't as tonally complex as more premium woods.
- • The shorter scale limits low-end extension compared to a full-size bass.
- • Candy Apple Red finish can be a fingerprint magnet and shows wear easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
23.5" Scale Bass Ukulele
Frets
22
Electronics
1 Kala Split Coil Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly beefier, delivering a much fuller and warmer tone closer to an electric bass, with more output and sustain.
While it's not as effortless as a full-scale bass, experienced bassists can absolutely navigate fast passages, though it requires some adaptation.
The construction is solid, but the okoume body is relatively soft and susceptible to dings; a good gig bag and careful handling are recommended for longevity.
