Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK
Product Info
Article Number:
584888
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala U-Bass is a seriously fun instrument. The fretless action and 5-string configuration open up a ton of possibilities for bassists and ukulele players looking for a unique voice. It's surprisingly versatile and a great entry point into the world of fretless instruments.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK
- 5-String Fretless Electric Bass Ukulele
- Fretless model with lines
- Body: Okoume
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale: 597 mm (23.5")
- Total length: 845 mm
- Pickup: 1 Kala humbucker
- Volume and tone controls
- White pickguard
- Enclosed bass machine heads with 1: 18 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Original strings: Kala Round Wound
- Colour: Jet Black
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone for a U-Bass.
- • Fretless design allows for expressive slides and vocal-like phrasing.
- • Kala humbucker provides a thick, punchy low-end with reduced noise.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while nice sounding, can be prone to dents and scratches.
- • 597mm scale feels cramped for bassists accustomed to longer scales.
- • Fretless learning curve can be steep for players unfamiliar with the style.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
Full Size (845mm)
Frets
Fretless
Electronics
1 Kala Humbucker, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The action will feel higher and require more precise finger placement; expect a steeper learning curve initially.
The Kala humbucker is serviceable for recording, but a higher-output pickup would provide more clarity and definition in a mix.
The 1:18 ratio provides decent tuning stability, but frequent adjustments might be necessary, especially with aggressive playing.
