Kala U-Bass Spalted Maple 4 NT

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Kala U-Bass Spalted Maple 4 NT

Kala

U-Bass Spalted Maple 4 NT

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Product Info

Article Number: 496698
Brand: Kala
Model: U-Bass Spalted Maple 4 NT
Category: Bass Ukuleles
Price: $383.90

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The Kala U-Bass Spalted Maple 4 NT is a quirky but surprisingly capable instrument. Its unique construction and active pickups create a bass-like experience in a ukulele package, perfect for gigging musicians needing portability or songwriters seeking a novel low-end voice. The spalted maple top gives it a really cool, individual look too.

Product Description

  • Kala U-Bass Spalted Maple 4 NT
  • Ukulele bass with tone pickup
  • Venetian cutaway
  • Top: Spalted Maple
  • Sides and back: Split maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Scale length: 528 mm
  • Total length: 746 mm
  • Black binding
  • 16 Frets
  • Graph Tech NuBone nut
  • Composite plastic saddle
  • Active U-Bass electronics
  • Black Custom DieCast tuners
  • Satin finish
  • Strings: Aquila Thunderblack
  • Colour: Natural
  • Incldues deluxe bag

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Spalted maple top offers uniquely figured, resonant tone
  • • Mahogany neck provides comfortable feel and sustain
  • • Active U-Bass electronics deliver surprisingly deep low-end
  • • Graph Tech NuBone nut enhances clarity and tuning stability
CONS
  • • Spalted maple can be prone to cracking with extreme humidity changes
  • • The short scale limits low-end extension compared to a full-size bass
  • • Active electronics require a power source and may introduce noise

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spalted Maple
Back & Sides Split Maple
Size 4/4 (Full Size)
Frets 16
Electronics Active U-Bass
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active system boosts the low frequencies, creating a much deeper and more bass-like tone than a passive ukulele, but it does require a battery and can be prone to a little hum if your signal chain isn't clean.
Spalted maple is beautiful, but it's more porous than some other tonewoods, so humidity control is important to prevent cracking. A good case and mindful storage will help maintain its integrity.
The 528mm scale makes it easier to fret notes, especially for ukulele players transitioning to bass, but it does mean the intonation isn't as precise as a full-scale bass—a careful setup is key.

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