Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String TB
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Kala
U-Bass Solid Body 5-String TB
Product Info
Article Number:
584897
Brand:
Kala
Model:
U-Bass Solid Body 5-String TB
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kala U-Bass 5-String TB is a surprisingly versatile instrument—it’s got a solid feel, a good low end, and the humbucker gives it a real growl. It's a fantastic option for ukulele players wanting to explore bass lines or bassists looking for a lighter, more portable option without sacrificing too much sonic character. It's a great entry point into the world of bass ukuleles.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-String TB
- 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: Tobacco Burst
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a warm, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • 5-string configuration expands harmonic possibilities and low-end range.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy feel and easy playability.
- • Kala humbucker delivers a thick, punchy tone suitable for various genres.
CONS
- • Okoume body can be slightly heavier than other ukulele bass materials.
- • 597 mm scale length might feel cramped for experienced bass players.
- • Laurel fretboard, while playable, isn't as luxurious as ebony or rosewood.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Size
23.5 in scale length
Frets
22
Electronics
1 Kala humbucker, volume and tone controls
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuning is B-E-A-D-G, extending the range downwards; it allows for more complex bass lines and a richer low-end presence.
Absolutely, the humbucker provides a strong output signal with reduced noise, making it perfectly usable for both recording and stage work.
Bolt-on construction generally results in a brighter, more immediate response; it’s a trade-off compared to the warmer, more complex tones often associated with set-neck designs.
