Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PP
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PP
Product Info
Article Number:
584881
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PP
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala U-Bass is a fun, surprisingly powerful instrument, especially for bassists looking for a unique, portable option. The solid body construction and split-coil pickup give it a solid low-end punch that’s great for recording or smaller gigs. It's an ideal entry point into the world of bass ukuleles, bridging the gap between a traditional bass and a ukulele.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PP
- 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 bass machine heads with 1: 18 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Strings: Kala Round Wound
- Colour: Pale Pink
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly warm and resonant tonal foundation.
- • Split-coil pickup delivers a full, punchy bass tone with decent clarity.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a comfortable, familiar feel for guitar/bass players.
- • Sealed machine heads ensure stable tuning, a significant upgrade for U-basses.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn’t a top-tier tonewood limiting ultimate acoustic projection.
- • The pale pink finish might not appeal to all players – quite a statement piece.
- • While versatile, it’s primarily a bass instrument; ukulele-like upper register is limited.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
23.5 in scale length
Frets
22
Electronics
1 Kala Split Coil Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably different; it’s less boomy and more focused in the midrange, with a quicker response.
Yes, the bolt-on maple neck has a fairly standard C-shape profile, making the transition quite easy.
Yes, they're slightly more flexible and produce a brighter, more articulate tone compared to flatwound alternatives.
