Why Every Musician Needs a U•BASS®
Any musician will tell you the right tools make all the difference. In a world of century-spanning musical standbys and modern gadgets, Kala’s U•BASS® offers the utility you didn’t know you needed. The unexpected benefits of the U•BASS® make it an ideal instrument for musicians across the board. Musicians are a unique bunch, coming from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, skill levels, and life experiences, and often seek instruments that can adapt to their diverse needs. Join us as we hear from real players on how they use their U•BASS®, and get ideas for incorporating this deceptively powerful tool into your own creative pipeline.
The Tiny Titan Of Tone
Don't let the compact size of the U•BASS® fool you! Both the Acoustic-Electric and Solid Body U•BASS® are engineered to deliver the full-fledged bass tone one might expect from a larger bass, in a smaller form that’s great for travel, mobility, and saving space in a tight setup.
It surpasses a regular bass guitar. It's a very hot, strong signal. The pickups are defined...I'm 5'5" and it's way easier to play...and move around on stage with."
– @fourdegreescolder (via Instagram)
When I do a gig on my fretless U•BASS people always ask how my sound is so thick and nice 😃🔥 "
– @ukuleleworkshop (via Instagram)
Speaking of nice sounds, the U•BASS® is recognizable by its one-of-a-kind tone, similar to the sonic character of an upright bass, made possible with polyurethane strings like the Road Toad Pahoehoe (available for Acoustic-Electric models). If you’re looking for the classic bass guitar sound, Round Wound strings (available for Acoustic-Electric and Solid Body models) are easy to swap in, and for a unique in-between sound, Flatwound Strings (available for Acoustic-Electric and Solid Body models) are beloved by bassists. No matter your setup, there’s a U•BASS® sound that will inspire you.
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...It really takes on almost a stand-up bass kind of tone and has great strength! It’s such a beautiful, well made instrument and overall we were thrilled with it!"
— Kara W., Spalted Maple Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®
Songwriting Companion
The U•BASS® is a catalyst for creativity, always ready to help you plot out musical ideas. It's an easy-to-grab, easy-to-use tool with a small footprint, that opens up a world of possibilities for various musicians to strike when the creative iron is hot.
I use it everyday. Since it's a small bass I can move around the house easily without getting into stuff."
– @raguileras1 (via Instagram)
Every guitarist needs at least one bass guitar around the house or studio to workout parts, lay down tracks for recording, or for when your bass player stops by and doesn’t bring his…A great option is the Solid Body U•BASS®."
– Guitar Thrills Magazine, Solid Body 4-String Candy Apple Red Fretted U•BASS®
Drummers can use it to build the rhythm and flow of a beat, effectively bridging the gap between guitar and percussion.
For Guitarists, demoing a quick bassline on the U•BASS® can provide crucial insight into how their guitar parts might complement, lead, or recede within a section.
Vocalists will find it invaluable for dialing in harmonies, using it to play the lows or mids while singing the corresponding mids or highs.
Even Pianists can leverage the U•BASS® to test the low sections of their compositions, helping them decide the perfect tone and style for each part of their piece.
Easily Accessible
The U•BASS® is also remarkably accessible, in more than one way! With a variety of models and price points, it offers a remarkably approachable entry into bass playing.
...the Kala Solid Body U-BASS…is an [inexpensive] route to have a nice portable bass around…Kala makes great playable and affordable instruments, and the…Solid Body U-BASS definitely checks all of these boxes."
– Guitar Thrills Magazine, Solid Body 4-String Candy Apple Red Fretted U•BASS®
Its smaller scale length and body makes it an excellent choice for children or players with smaller hands, without sacrificing the tonal strength of a standard-sized bass.
We got one for our songwriting summer camp and it has been a total game changer! Kids ❤️ it."
– @ukulelewinetime (via Instagram)
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I purchased this model for my wife who is learning bass and wanted something easier to play for a mandolin and ukulele player than a full-sized bass guitar…Setup and build quality are excellent as I would expect from any Kala product… and it played comfortably and accurately right out of the box."
– Paul B., Bamboo Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®
Furthermore, the compact design and ease of play provide significant advantages for differently-abled players or those with conditions that might otherwise complicate playing a full-sized bass.
Just got my first U•BASS® as a shoulder injury means I can't play the upright. Ultra short scale minimizes movement and pain!..Sound[s] great, just gotta get used to the technique."
– Steve Lee (via Facebook), Wanderer Fretless Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®
Inspiration can come from unexpected places at unlikely times, and the U•BASS® thrives in the unexpected. When inspiration strikes, having a strategic U•BASS® in arm’s reach can get you developing sonic ideas faster and deeper than before. With an approachable scale and playability, players of any size or disposition can start jamming. There are many tools that offer value and ease to the music-maker like you, and we humbly submit that the U•BASS® is a key fixture in a well-rounded musician’s toolbox.
