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Solid Body 5-String Sunburst Fretted U•BASS®

Model: UBASS-SB5-TB-FS

$449

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews
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Pulling inspiration from the original California Series U•BASS®, this innovative short-scale bass is a whole new take on the U•BASS®. Kala’s Solid Body U•BASS® features a sleek off-set body shape which is contoured for balance and comfort. The 22 pocketed frets and 23.5" scale give you plenty of room to maneuver around yet it is still compact enough to easily travel with. The tone is thick and meaty thanks to the classic passive humbucker pickup. Comes with a Logo Gig Bag.
Bag and Case Information
Specs
Top: Okoume
Body: Okoume
Neck: Maple
Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard: Laurel
Headstock: Standard
Bridge: Top Loaded 5-Saddle, Black
Nut: PPS
Tuners: Bass, Closed Gear, Black, 1:18 Ratio
Truss Rod: Spoke Wheel
Strings: Kala Round Wounds
Electronics: Passive Humbucker
Strap Button: Black x2
Pickguard: White, Single Ply
Includes: Logo Gig Bag
Truss Rod Adjustment Tool
Measurements

Scale Length: 23.5 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 34.5 inches, Body Length: 15.125 inches, Number of Frets: 22, Width at Upper Bout: 8.75 inches, Width at Lower Bout: 10.5 inches, Width at Waist: 7.25 inches, Body Depth: 1.75 inches, Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.75 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 2.75 inches

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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4 reviews
  • KM Profile picture for Klaus M.
    Klaus M.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Honey, I shrunk the Preci! :-)

    Hello from germany!

    About a month ago I purchased this 5-string beauty and I really LOVE it!

    I had owned one of the older KALA Sub solidbodies and the new modell is a BIG BIG improvement!

    It arrived in a nicely padded gig-bag, was well "factory set up", I only lowered the action a bit.

    After some minutes of playing I totally fell in love with it and I now use it as my main bass in my two bands (rock-cover and reggae). Together with the "tank of multiple basseffects", a ZOOM B3, I can cover all of my musical needs and all of my band members love the sound, too.

    Little con:

    The B-string is way too slinky and so is its sound, it should be at least a 125 gauge.

    I already contacted KALA and the MIGHT produce a thicker B-string some day in the future...

    Nevertheless I give it 5 stars!

    P.S.

    I'm 68 now and my neck and back highly appreciate the small weight of about 2.5 kilograms.

    And my wallet loved the very small price.

  • RK
    Rod K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Excellent 5-String U-Bass

    I am really pleased with my 5-string. It looks and plays great. Pleased with the after sales when I contacted Kala about a screw which needed tightening. It 's also good to receive a quality gig-bag also.

  • EF
    Ed F.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    Decent sonics for its size

    The bass is small for a five-string, hence good for travel. It sounds full-scale for its size and has a decent B string that is not a thud. The string spacing is narrower than most basses I have played and sometimes I grapple with complex material, especially if I do not use the B string. However, I still have my Rumbler from 2014 when I need only four strings. Kala did a grand job getting playable sonics from a downsized 5-string instrument with a punchy moderate-output passive magnetic pickup. Without comparison the 5-string solid body is a clear winner. Nevertheless, compared to some of the larger basses, the Kala has somewhat less definition and a hint of mud.

  • BS
    BARRY S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    New Kala UBASS

    I love it ! Plays just like any other bass I have. It is very well made and I say if there are anyone out there that’s interested and thinking about getting one, I suggest u get one before they are out of stock. Been waiting on this one for a couple years It’s AWESOME 👏‼️😎

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