THE COMPLETELY REDESIGNED
CALIFORNIA U•BASS SERIES
Quality craftsmanship, versatility, and the head-turning low end of the California Series U•Bass has established its legacy among professionals in the bass industry. In 2016, we redesigned the California Series Solid Body U•Basses with the player's experience in mind. We have enhanced the look and feel to make it truly the most enjoyable small scale bass on the market.
Fit & Finish
The California Series body and neck have been cut and sanded to create smoother, more rounded edges so they provide more comfort for the player. The feel is enhanced when we coat the wood in UV-cured semi-gloss, which is durable and environmentally friendly.
Fingerboard
In 2016 we increased the visibility of the fret markers by offsetting them along the fingerboard. In addition, we equipped the fretted Koa models with a straight grain Maple fingerboard with contrasting black markers.
CUSTOM L.R. BAGGS
The California Series U•Bass is equipped with a versatile, powerful-sounding active electronics system designed and manufactured exclusively for Kala by L.R. Baggs.
Accessibility
Improved control cavity and string access points allow for easy replacement of components—the new composite covers keep everything nicely tucked away.
Marquetry
Beautiful Hawaiian Koa marquetry logo and bass clef design on all California-made models.
Reshaped neck
Updated neck joint contour for greater access to the upper frets and a slim neck profile for a more comfortable playing experience.
CALIFORNIA U•BASS
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Bakithi Kumalo Signature California U•BASS®
UBASS-4BKSM-FL
$ 999.99 MSRP
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Maple 4 String Fretless California U•BASS®
UBASS-4MAPL-FL
$ 999.99 MSRP
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Natural 4 String Fretless California U•BASS®
UBASS-4NAT-FL
$ 999.99 MSRP
Maple 4 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-4MAPL-FS
$ 999.99 MSRP
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Natural 4 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-4NAT-FS
$ 999.99 MSRP
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Koa 4 String Fretless California U•BASS®
UBASS-4KOA-FL
$ 1,099.99 MSRP
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Koa 4 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-4KOA-FS-M
$ 1,099.99 MSRP
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Myrtle 4 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-4MYRTLE-FS
$ 1,399.99 MSRP $ 1,149.99
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4 String
Maple 5 String Fretless California U•BASS®
UBASS-5MAPL-FL
$ 1,099.99 MSRP
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Natural 5 String Fretless California U•BASS®
UBASS-5NAT-FL
$ 1,099.99 MSRP
Maple 5 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-5MAPL-FS
$ 1,099.99 MSRP
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Natural 5 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-5NAT-FS
$ 1,099.99 MSRP
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Koa 5 String Fretless California U•BASS®
UBASS-5KOA-FL
$ 1,199.99 MSRP
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Koa 5 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-5KOA-FS-M
$ 1,199.99 MSRP
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Myrtle 5 String Fretted California U•BASS®
UBASS-5MYRTLE-FS
$ 1,499.99 MSRP $ 1,249.99
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