Hawaiian Koa 5-String Fretless California U•BASS®
$1,599
Each cut of wood selected for the Hawaiian Koa California U•BASS® features its own unique patterns and hues, making every creation a highly figured, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Koa's warm golden tone shines through the varying streaks, lines, and dimples of the top's figuring in a perfect complement to the natural Ash body of this short-scale bass. 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: | Hawaiian Koa |
| 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
