Compact Acoustic-electric Bass with Huge Tone
Get amazing bass tone and exquisite looks with Kala's Striped Ebony U-Bass. The Kala U-Bass series is a truly unique line, offering players a compact instrument that delivers huge sound. Featuring a compact 20.375" scale, the U-Bass has made a name for itself not only as an instrument small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of a plane, but also 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. In addition, maple binding accents the entire body. And the fretted rosewood fingerboard is yet another visual delight that offers stellar playability and response.
Familiar strings, special sound
Along with the exquisite striped ebony body, this U-Bass features metal roundwound strings. These more traditional-sounding strings deliver a rich low end on your not-so-traditional U-Bass. They are made from a nylon core with a silver-plated winding set with a low tension that is easy on the fingers yet still delivers classic, booming U-Bass tone.
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 Graph Tech nut and rosewood bridge. In addition, custom Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines keep you in tune and add a nice visual enhancement to the ebony body. Finally, Fishman U-Bass EQ electronics kick out great amplified tone when you plug in. There are even built-in Volume and Tone controls and a tuner — no more fiddling with clip-ons or tuner pedals.
Kala Striped Ebony U-Bass Features:
- Compact 20.375"-scale acoustic-electric bass
- Gorgeous striped ebony top, back, and sides look great and produce beautiful low-end tone
- Fretted rosewood fingerboard offers stellar playability and response.
- Metal roundwound strings feel familiar and kick out great bass tone
- Graph Tech 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 makes staying in tune simple
