Kala UBASS-EBY-FS Striped Ebony U-Bass
- Fretted U-Bass
- Striped ebony top, satin finish
- 1/4 inch output jack
- Deluxe padded gig bag included
- 34.41 x 13.78 x 5.91 inches
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A ukulele sized bass with frets and a pickup output for players who want deep bass in a small, portable body. String count and electronics details in the listing are unreliable.
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ASIN: B08QFDWY2PCategory: Ukuleles
Overview
Not a standard ukulele despite its size, the Kala U-Bass is a fretted bass in a small body, with a striped ebony top and an output jack for an amp. It comes with a deluxe padded gig bag.
Portability with real bass range is the case, so it fits travel, couch practice and small acoustic gigs. Frets help with pitch for players coming from guitar. Spec details like string count are inconsistent in the listing.
Who it's for
Traveling musicians, ukulele groups adding a bass line, and bassists who want a couch instrument. Players needing full scale feel should stick with a standard bass.
Pros and cons
- Small, portable size
- Frets aid intonation
- Plugs into an amp
- Padded gig bag included
- Listing data inconsistent
- Needs an amp for volume
- Short scale feel differs
Performance notes
A ukulele sized bass relies on its pickup and amp for usable volume, since the small body projects little acoustically. Frets give steadier pitch than a fretless version. Thick, soft strings change the feel compared with steel bass strings.
Specifications
| Brand | Kala |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Item dimensions | 34.41 x 13.78 x 5.91 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Striped ebony |
| Back Material Type | Basswood |
| Finish Type | Satin |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Deluxe padded gig bag |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch jack |
| Instrument | Electric bass (U-Bass) |
| Fret configuration | Fretted |
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Kala U-Bass?
A deluxe padded gig bag.
Is the Kala U-Bass a regular ukulele?
No. It is listed as an electric bass in a ukulele sized body.
Does the Kala U-Bass need an amp?
It has a 1/4 inch jack for an amp. Acoustic volume is not described.