Kala U-Bass Wanderer
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Kala
U-Bass Wanderer
Product Info
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The Wanderer is a seriously cool, portable bass option. Its mahogany construction gives it a surprisingly full tone, and the built-in electronics make it gig-ready. It's fantastic for bassists wanting a unique, travel-friendly instrument or ukulele players looking to explore a new low-end territory.
Product Description
- Kala U-Bass Wanderer
- Acoustic / Electric Ukulele Bass
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 16 Frets
- Scale: 530 mm
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Kala UK-500B electronics
- Custom black die-cast machine heads
- Factory strings: Kala Metal Roundwound
- Satin finish
- Incl. Ukulele Bass bag
PROS
- • Mahogany top delivers a warm, woody tone with surprising sustain.
- • Graph Tech TUSQ nut improves tuning stability and enhances clarity.
- • Kala UK-500B electronics offer a respectable amplified sound for stage or recording.
- • Solid mahogany construction provides a surprisingly robust and resonant feel.
CONS
- • The satin finish, while attractive, can feel a little plasticky to the touch.
- • Limited fretboard space restricts advanced playing techniques and higher-register runs.
- • The instrument's size and weight can be cumbersome for smaller players or travel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Full Size (530mm Scale)
Frets
16
Electronics
Kala UK-500B
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The UK-500B pickup delivers a decent sound, but lacks the low-end punch and articulation of a full-sized bass – it's more of a mellow, upright-like tone.
The shorter scale length requires an adjustment in technique; the frets are closer together, which can feel cramped initially but offers quicker navigation.
Intonation is generally good, but you might notice a slight softening of accuracy in the lower registers, common with shorter scale instruments.
