Big Leaf Maple 5-String Fretless California U•BASS®
$1,599
Understated yet elegant, the natural look of the Big Leaf Maple California U•BASS® is sure to turn heads. Literally 'going against the grain' is what creates the figuring that can be present in Big Leaf Maple. From the tiger stripes of flame maple to the watery ripples of quilted maple, a captivating display of undulating chatoyant variations awaits. Every California U•BASS® is handcrafted at the Kala USA Workshop in Petaluma, California. Boasting exceptionally deep lows and outstanding craftsmanship, it makes a perfect fit for the next-level bass player. Specialty components have been added to deliver the huge low end and versatility this series is known for. Graph Tech’s HeliumX® Bridge with Ghost® Saddles provides adjustability for flawless intonation, and the LR Baggs custom preamp produces incredible bass tone with clarity in the mid-range and upper registers. Each California U•BASS® comes with a Deluxe Padded Gig Bag.
Care & Maintenance Resources available at UBASS.COM/CARE.
Initial models are set-up with La Bella Silver Plated Round Wound strings. Kala’s classic Road Toad polyurethane strings will be offered as an alternate option at a later time (release date is pending). Flatwound strings are currently not an option for the California U•BASS.
Choose Your California U•BASS® by Serial #
Each California U•BASS® is crafted, assembled, and ready to ship. Be sure to select your unique U•BASS® by choosing the corresponding serial number from the drop-down bar above before adding it to your cart.
Bag and Case Information
Each California U•BASS® comes with a Deluxe Custom U•BASS® Gig Bag.
Specs
| Top: | Solid Big Leaf Maple |
| Body: | Swamp Ash |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Finish: | UV-Cured Satin |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
| Headstock: | California U•BASS® |
| Bridge: | HeliumX® by Graph Tech |
| Nut: | Graph Tech Black TUSQ® RW |
| Saddle: | Ghost® by Graph Tech |
| Tuners: | Custom Hipshot Ultralite™ 20:1 Gear Ratio |
| Truss Rod: | Yes |
| Strings: | La Bella Silver Plated Round Wounds |
| Electronics: | L.R. Baggs Custom EQ |
| Cutaway: | Double Cutaway |
| Backplate: | Magnetic Black Gloss |
| Strap Button: | Black x2 |
| Includes: | Deluxe Padded Gig Bag Tool Kit (1x Truss Rod Wrench, 1x Saddle Wrench) |
Measurements
Scale Length: 23.5 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 32.75 inches, Body Length: 14.25 inches, Number of Frets: 24, Body Depth: 1.5 inches, Fingerboard Width at Nut: 2.15 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 2.12 inches, Fingerboard width at 12th Fret: 2.6 inches, Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 0.9 inches, Fingerboard Radius: 12, Body Width: 9.75 inches, Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 0.94 inches
