An Electric Bass with Island Spirit
Kala adds an all-electric twist to its ukulele-style U-Bass design with the 23.5-inch scale length Solidbody U-Bass. This 4-string instrument is a blast to play for bassists of all backgrounds, including small-framed beginners, and it makes an excellent companion for Tiny Desk–style performances, compact stage spaces, road trips, rehearsals, and more. But don’t be fooled by its diminutive build. The Solidbody U-Bass is designed with playability at the forefront, which is why it’s structured with a comfortable C-shaped Canadian maple neck and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. A custom all-ash body gives this Solidbody U-Bass resonance like a full-size bass guitar, and deep cutaways provide effortless access to every note you need. Meanwhile, a classic split-coil pickup with accompanying Volume and Tone controls generates the grooves, affording bassists access to virtually any tone, from tamed and plucky to bright and funky. Sweetwater bassists have found the added touches of die-cast 18:1 tuners, a PPS nut, and a custom pickguard shape put this Solidbody U-Bass in a league of its own — and it’s available only at Sweetwater!
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Mini bass with mighty tonewoods
The Solidbody U-Bass leverages premier wood choices to provide the most quality playing feel possible for its size, including a neck of Canadian maple topped with rosewood. This combination delivers a C-shaped neck profile that lands easily and ergonomically in all players’ hands, with a sustain-favoring and ultra-smooth playing surface that optimizes its 23.5-inch footprint. Rooted at the body end in 100% solid ash, this bass is light enough to match its compact nature yet substantial enough to keep the pocket tight.
Impressively stout split-coil
If ever there were a 4-string to not judge by its size, the Solidbody U-Bass makes a firm case, with exhibit B being its split-coil pickup. Taking a page from revered designs of the past, the Solidbody U-Bass’s split single-coil pickup opens the door to a wildly versatile tone that’s heartier than you might expect. Enhancing the best traits of its entire tuning range, the split-coil design will help you churn out tones and techniques you’d never assume possible with a short-scale bass. From fingerstyle and funk slaps to precision picking in just about any genre you can conjure, the Solidbody U-Bass is happy to acclimate. Roll on some tone and volume to taste, and you’ll see what we mean!
A well-equipped instrument for any occasion
Regardless of its scale, a sonic option like the Solidbody U-Bass that’ll have your back when it counts is a must. Trust in die-cast tuners with impressive 18:1 tuning ratios to hold your intonation and adjust with stunning precision. Likewise, a PPS nut ensures an even response for every string, while the adjustable truss rod makes it easy to keep the neck of your Kala attuned to fluctuating climates. Such attention to quality means the Solidbody U-Bass is not only a tremendous first bass for young players but also a solution for a host of other applications, including compact studio tracking, small-space gigs, bedroom jams, travel-friendly rehearsals, and beyond.
Kala Solidbody U-Bass Features:
- Solid ash body offers a balanced weight
- Canadian maple neck features a comfortable C-shaped profile
- 22-fret rosewood fingerboard is smooth playing and sustain favoring
- 23.5-in. scale length offers an excellent solution for small-framed bassists
- Split single-coil pickup is versatile enough for virtually any genre
- Volume and Tone controls help dial in your preferred sound
- Die-cast tuners with 18:1 ratios offer excellent intonation with exceptionally precise adjustability
- PPS nut provides an even response across the board from all 4 strings
