Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB
Product Info
Article Number:
584893
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala U-Bass is a seriously cool instrument for bassists wanting something different. The fretless design and humbucker pickup give it a really unique voice – think upright bass meets electric bass, but in a much more portable package. It’s a great option for gigging musicians or studio players looking for a novel tonal palette.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB
- 5-String 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 humbucker
- Volume and Tone controls
- White pickguard
- Sealed machine heads with 1: 18 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Strings: Kala Round Wound
- Colour: Tobacco Burst
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
- • Fretless design encourages expressive slides and a unique bass timbre.
- • Kala humbucker delivers a thick, punchy sound suitable for various genres.
- • Maple neck and laurel fingerboard offer a comfortable playing experience and good sustain.
CONS
- • Okoume, while warm, can be a bit less articulate than denser hardwoods.
- • 597mm scale feels shorter than a standard bass, requiring adjustment for some players.
- • Fretless learning curve is steeper; intonation demands careful attention and practice.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
23.5" Scale Bass Ukulele
Frets
Fretless
Electronics
1 Kala Humbucker, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs (1.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The action will likely need adjustment; fretless basses often require a lower action than fretted instruments. It’s playable, but expect to spend some time dialing in the feel.
It’s a humbucker, so it has inherent warmth, but it retains decent clarity thanks to Kala’s design. It's not a super-bright pickup, but it's surprisingly articulate for a bass ukulele.
Laurel fingerboards benefit from occasional oiling to prevent dryness and cracking. Fretless instruments need more frequent intonation checks and potential adjustments compared to fretted ones.
