Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String JBK
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 5-String JBK
Product Info
Article Number:
584891
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 5-String JBK
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JBK is a seriously cool, versatile instrument. It's perfect for ukulele players looking to transition to bass, or bassists wanting a lighter, more portable option with a unique voice. The 5-string setup opens up a lot of creative possibilities and the solid body construction gives it a surprising amount of punch.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String JBK
- 5-String 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 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, resonant low-end.
- • 5-string expands harmonic possibilities and offers unique voicings.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a stable, responsive playing feel.
- • Kala humbucker pickup offers a focused, punchy tone with good clarity.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't a premium tonewood like mahogany or koa.
- • The 597mm scale can feel cramped for bassists accustomed to longer scales.
- • The enclosed tuners, while functional, aren't the highest-grade hardware.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
Full Scale Bass Ukulele (597mm)
Frets
22
Electronics
1 Kala Humbucker, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's typically tuned B-E-A-D-G, a full octave below a standard ukulele, offering a lower range and more complex chord voicings.
While it has some natural resonance, it's really designed to be amplified; the pickup is essential for achieving its full, intended sound and projection.
The shorter scale will feel more compact, but the bolt-on construction and maple neck offer a familiar, comfortable playing experience – just on a smaller scale.
