Kala U-Bass Solid Body AB 70th

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Kala U-Bass Solid Body AB 70th

Kala

U-Bass Solid Body AB 70th

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Product Info

Article Number: 582446
Brand: Kala
Model: U-Bass Solid Body AB 70th
Category: Bass Ukuleles
Price: $306.90

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The Kala U-Bass AB 70th is a fun, surprisingly versatile instrument that bridges the gap between ukulele and bass. It’s a great option for ukulele players wanting to explore bass lines or bassists looking for a lighter, more portable instrument with a unique voice – especially if you dig a warmer, slightly compressed tone. The build quality is solid for the price point, and the 70th Anniversary touches are a nice bonus.

Product Description

  • Kala U-Bass Solid Body AB 70th
  • Electric Bass Ukulele
  • Thomann 70th Anniversary Model
  • Body: Okume
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Scale: 797 mm (23.5")
  • Total length: 845 mm
  • 22 Nickel silver frets
  • Pickup: 1 Kala Split Coil
  • Volume and tone control
  • Black pickguard
  • Closed bass machine heads with 1: 18 gear ratio
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: Kala Round Wound
  • Colour: Almond Burst Gloss
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Okume body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Maple neck and laurel fingerboard offer smooth playability and comfortable feel.
  • • Kala Split Coil pickup delivers a thick, warm tone with respectable output.
  • • 70th Anniversary model boasts upgraded hardware and a refined aesthetic.
CONS
  • • Okume, while decent, isn't a premium tonewood, limiting ultimate sonic complexity.
  • • The 797mm scale can feel a little unwieldy for players used to standard bass scales.
  • • Roundwound strings, while punchy, may not suit all genres or player preferences.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Okume
Back & Sides Okume
Size 3/4 Size (approximately)
Frets 22
Electronics 1 Kala Split Coil Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls
Weight Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's generally warmer and more focused than the piezo pickups often found on budget U-basses, offering more defined low-end without excessive brightness.
It's shorter, so reach is reduced; experienced bass players will adapt quickly, but ukulele players might find it immediately comfortable.
A small practice amp with a 10-12 inch speaker will work well, but a full-range bass amplifier will really unlock its sonic potential.

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