Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PB
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PB
Product Info
Article Number:
584880
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PB
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kala U-Bass Solid Body PB is a seriously fun instrument, blending the portability of a uke with a surprising amount of bass thump. It's a great entry point for bassists wanting something lighter or ukulele players looking to explore a new low-end voice – especially good for gigs where space is limited and you want a distinctive sound.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PB
- 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
- Black pickguard
- Sealed machine heads with 1: 18 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Strings: Kala Round Wound
- Colour: Powder Blue
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Split-coil pickup delivers a thick, punchy low-end with good clarity.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and easy playability.
- • Sealed machine heads ensure stable tuning, a welcome upgrade for the price.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't as tonally complex as premium hardwoods.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to a full-size bass.
- • Relatively heavy for a ukulele; the solid body adds significant weight.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
23.5" Scale Bass Ukulele
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Electronics
1 Kala Split Coil Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's warmer and more mid-focused than a typical bass, lacking some of the extreme low-end rumble, but still delivers a surprising amount of punch.
The neck is relatively slim and comfortable, but shorter than a standard bass, which might take a little getting used to for some players.
A bass-specific amplifier is ideal to fully utilize the pickup’s capabilities, but a powered PA speaker can also work well for rehearsals or smaller gigs.
