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Kala U-Bass (4-String, Fretted, Spruce)

Short-scale Acoustic Bass Travel Guitar with Spruce Top, Solid Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Custom Padded Gig Bag - Natural

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From Our Research Team:

Extremely Portable Acoustic Bass

The bass you can travel with! The Kala U-Bass sets a new sonic standard for "travel-sized" instruments. It's sized to fit into the overhead compartment of an airplane, yet's it's packed with thick, rich acoustic bass tone. In fact, the U-Bass's tone comes startlingly close to that of traditional double bass - something that anyone used to lugging around an upright will love. And since this little uke-style instrument uses traditional bass tuning, there's virtually no learning curve if your used to a standard bass guitar.



The secret behind the sound is almost as cool as the small format of the U-Bass itself. It comes from the combination of the right tonewoods with Kala's unique polyurethane strings, which provide plenty of low frequency resonance. A mahogany body, complemented by a mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and a rosewood bridge add to the vibrance of this U-Bass. Plus, this U-Bass features a solid spruce top, adding extra midrange definition to your tone. The onboard Shadow pickup system lets you plug into any PA or amp, and the included hard-foam case makes taking your U-Bass to the gig even more convent.

Kala Spruce Top U-Bass Acoustic-electric Bass Travel Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Acoustic-electric bass travel guitar
  • Solid spruce top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge
  • 20" scale, tuned to traditional EADG
  • Strung with proprietary polyurethane strings
  • Offers much of the sound of an upright bass
  • Extremely portable (meets carry-on standards)
  • Features custom hipshot tuners for tuning stability
  • passive Shadow pickup system with 4 individual piezo elements

Here's a great-sounding acoustic bass you can take anywhere, the Kala Spruce Top U-Bass!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 4
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Dots
Number of Frets 16
Scale Length 21
Case Included Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number KA-UBASS-2-FS

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Love the U-Bass!

by from NY
January 21, 2012
Music Background: semi-pro musician /pro guitar tech
I'm a bass player who doubles on electric and upright. The U-bass is a great alternative to bringing out the upright when space is at a premium. It does have a upright-ish sound, but it does have it's... read more [+] own thing going on too. It's also a great for travel or just sitting on the couch. I have a friend who's a Nashville cat that uses his on pro level gigs. I fell in love with his and mine is just as awesome. The strings require a little getting used to ( a light touch goes a long way) and do stretch a bit when new and may require rewinding. Very pleased with my purchase and Sweetwater customer service is top notch. close [-]

Little Big Bass

by Nicky Ravine from Florida
November 28, 2011
Music Background: Cutback Surf/Rock band.
The Kala U-Bass is truly a unique instrument. I play a Fender P-Bass in a Surf/Rock band. I had been looking to extend myself to Jazz with a stand up bass but was intimidated by the cost and HUGE fing... read more [+]er positions. After much research I went out on a limb and got a Kala U-Bass. I played it this weekend with a "Purist" Jazz Pianist and he could not believe the similarity in sound to a Stand up Bass. The only down side was that I had to restring the A String to avoid crowding the wraps on the peg. But it was not at all difficult. close [-]

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Robert, Chester, VA
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