Compact Acoustic-electric Bass with Huge Tone
Get amazing bass tone and exquisite looks with Kala's Striped Ebony Fretted U-Bass. The Kala U-Bass series is a truly unique line, offering players a compact instrument that puts out huge sound. Featuring a compact 21" scale, the U-Bass has made a name for itself as an instrument small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of a plane but big enough to fill a room with full bass sound. Many players, including those here at Sweetwater, have compared the tone and volume of the Kala U-Bass to that of an upright — big, full low end that is ideal for backing a variety of genres.
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Beautiful tonewoods and tone
One of the standouts on this U-Bass is the gorgeous striped ebony top, back, and sides. The deep brown of the ebony is accented by reddish-brown stripes, giving it a truly mesmerizing visual appeal. Maple binding accents the entire body as well. And the fretted rosewood fingerboard is yet another visual delight that offers stellar playability and response.
Special strings, special sound
The secret behind the big sound of the Kala U-Bass is almost as cool as its small, ultra-portable format. It comes from the combination of the right tonewoods and Kala's unique polyurethane strings. These lightweight, large-diameter strings provide plenty of low-frequency oomph, which resonates with a deep, rich, and wooden quality that's reminiscent of the coveted upright sound yet colored with a uniquely musical U-Bass quality all its own.
Standout appointments and standout tone
Other standout appointments that add to the rich sound and stunning looks of the U-Bass Striped Ebony include a GraphTech nut and rosewood bridge that offer another layer of overall tone quality and aesthetic delight. In addition, custom Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines keep you in tune and are a nice visual enhancement to the ebony body. Finally, Fishman U-Bass EQ electronics kick out great amplified tone when you plug in. There's even a built-in tuner with Volume and Tone control — no more fiddling with clip-ons or tuner pedals.
Kala Fretted U-Bass Striped Ebony Features:
- Compact 21"-scale acoustic-electric bass
- Gorgeous striped ebony top, back, and sides look great and produce great low-end tone
- Fretted rosewood fingerboard offers stellar playability and response
- Lightweight polyurethane strings provide plenty of low-frequency tone
- GraphTech nut and rosewood bridge support tone and look great
- Custom Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines keep you in tune
- Fishman U-Bass EQ electronics kick out great amplified tone when you plug in
- Built-in tuner with Volume and Tone control makes staying in tune simple
