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Short-scale Acoustic-electric Ukulele Bass with Mahogany Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Fishman Electronics - Natural
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Extremely Portable Acoustic-electric Bass!

This gorgeous Kala U-Bass gives you full-sized bass tone you can comfortably travel with. In fact, this bass is small enough to fit into the overhead compartment of an airplane. The U-Bass is packed with thick, rich acoustic bass tone that's bolstered by an exotic mahogany body. Forget about its actual size — 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 you're used to a standard bass guitar. From session work to all-night gigs, you'll be glad you picked up this Exotic Mahogany U-Bass from Kala.

Deep, expressive, and rich acoustic bass tone

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 both reminiscent of the coveted upright sound and colored with a uniquely musical quality all of its own.

The right tonewoods bring out this U-Bass's warm and woody sound

As an acoustic instrument, another major factor in the Exotic Mahogany U-Bass's tone is the selection of tonewoods Kala chose. This U-Bass gives you the characteristically full-bodied sound of mahogany construction. Plus, it looks simply amazing! Add to that a walnut fingerboard and a walnut bridge, and you get a kind of dark warmth that blossoms with every note.

Standout appointments and standout tone

Other standout appointments that add to the rich sound and stunning looks of the U-Bass Exotic Mahogany 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 Exotic Mahogany U-Bass Acoustic-electric Travel-sized Bass Guitar Features:

  • A fun, beautiful, and massive-sounding acoustic-electric bass guitar you can take anywhere
  • Compact 21-inch-scale, 16-fret fingerboard provides plenty of room to play
  • Fat, proprietary polymer strings deliver deep bass resonance
  • Exotic mahogany construction provides full-bodied warmth with an incredibly deep fundamental
  • Separate compensated saddles for each string and die-cast tuners keep your tuning and intonation solid
  • Onboard piezo pickup with active equalizer provides exceptional sound in any live environment
  • Extremely portable (meets most carry-on standards)
  • Deluxe custom U-Bass embroidered logo gig bag included

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • String Type: Proprietary Polyurethane
  • Body Type: Acoustic Bass
  • Body Shape: U-Bass
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Polyurethane Satin
  • Top Wood: Exotic Mahogany
  • Back & Sides Wood: Exotic mahogany
  • Body Bracing: U-Bass
  • Binding: Black
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: U-Bass
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 16
  • Scale Length: 20.375"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: GraphTech Tusq/Composite
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Custom Hipshot Ultralite
  • Electronics: Fishman U-Bass EQ
  • Strings: Road Toad Strings, Proprietary Polyurethane
  • Case Included: Gig Bag
  • Body Length: 14"
  • Body Width: 10.25" lower bout, 7.75" upper bout
  • Body Depth: 3.25"
  • Overall Length: 29.37"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: UBASSEMFS2006

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Rated 4/5

Love this little bass - except...

I had a recommendation from a pro-player on this bass, but to change the strings out to Thundergut strings. Was an awesome double bass sound, but then for some reason, the intonation started straying. The G string was extremely sharp on notes played up the fretboard, while the D and A string were flat. Try to play walking bass with THAT issue! I contacted Sweetwater, even sent videos of what was happening and their solution was to send me steel wound strings. I told them I bought this ubass for the double bass sound, and was he sure this would keep that sound? Well, it was a total waste of time to change the strings out. Just as I had thought, it sounded like an electric bass guitar, not a stand up bass. I put the original strings back on (with major effort, because they had shrunk being in the case!) So far, intonation issue is not recurring, but then who knows what will happen? The Thundergut strings were fine when I put them one, but intonation changed over time.
Music background: professional musician & vocalist, play guitar, mandolin, fiddle as well as bass
Rated 5/5

Great ubass

Great! Love it. Sound is beautiful, as the appearance. Also, thanks to the SweetWater folks for their helpfulness. I drove up to Ft. Wayne (about 100 mi). Wow! What a showroom! 5 stars! Completely satisfied with the experienc
Rated 5/5

Kala exotic mahogany acoustic-electric bass

Out of the box , saw a beautiful well made bass.Sounds very much like a double bass.Plugged in and turned up the E string will rattle the windows in your house or studio.Playing a lighter hand gets the best sound.The strings it comes with have a week or so break in time,so you have to tune a lot till their done stretching.when I first got it,plugged in the D string was quieter than the rest. But that went away after the saddle settled in to the bridge where the pickup is right underneath of .Over all great bass very fun to play,it has a very clean deep tone that's hard to get out of most full scale basses.Also try Kala flat wound 4FW strings,they sound bad to the bone.
Music background: A long time player
Rated 5/5

Records well

Works great for recording and does sound like an upright bass. Sounds really good through an amp too. I like it when doing lighter acoustic sets.
Music background: Singer-songwriter and recording studio owner.
Rated 5/5

It makes me happy!

The size of the strings surprised me! They're huge, but surprisingly easy to play. I love the tone, too. I can hardly believe the sound I get out of a bass small enough to play in the car! LOVE that I get such good sound in the acoustic mode.
Once again Sweetwater delivers! Thanks, Ed & the gang.
Music background: singer for 50+ yrs/player about 15 yrs. still a beginner on bass
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