Nomad Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®
$199
Like no other bass before it, the Nomad is going to come in and mix things up. Don’t expect the status quo when you pick-up the most affordable bass in the U•BASS® line. Made of Mahogany and stripped down to the bare essentials - this is our no frills approach to U•BASS®. Mahogany is focused, balanced, responsive and punchy for an unabashedly resounding U•BASS®. The Nomad U•BASS® is great for learning and gigging - provide yourself with the perfect tool to get started. Available in a fretted model.
Bag and Case Information
Custom U•BASS® Gig Bag is included with purchase.
Fits ALL Kala BARITONE Ukulele Bags, UB-B, & Sonoma Coast BARITONE Cases
Fits U•BASS® specific bags and cases: UB-UBASS, DUB-UBASS, HCGT-UB, HC-UB, & HCT-UB
Specs
| Top: | Mahogany |
| Back & Sides: | Mahogany |
| Neck: | Mahogany |
| Finish: | Satin |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
| Headstock: | Standard |
| Bridge: | Rosewood |
| Nut: | Graph Tech NuBone® |
| Saddle: | Composite |
| Tuners: | Custom Black Die Cast |
| Truss Rod: | Yes |
| Strings: | Aquila Thunderblack® |
| Electronics: | U•BASS® Active EQ (9v) |
| Strap Button: | Black x1 |
| Includes: | Padded Gig Bag |
Measurements
Scale Length: 20.8125 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 29.375 inches, Body Length: 13.8125 inches, Number of Frets: 16, Width at Upper Bout: 7.625 inches, Width at Lower Bout: 10.5 inches, Width at Waist: 6.75 inches, Body Depth: 3.0 inches, Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.75 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 2.125 inches
- LJLou J.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 weeks agoThe Beauty Is In Its Simplicity
My first U•BASS was a Kala Fretless Scout. I loved it so much I decided to get a fretted U•BASS as well. After some thought I decided to get a Nomad. I really like the sound of my Mahogany Fretless Scout with Aquila Thunderblack strings, so I decided to give the Nomad a try, and I am glad I did. Although the Nomad is intended to be a "no frills" approach to a U•BASS, the sound and playability is exactly what I was looking for. I actually feel the beauty of this instrument is in its simplicity.
- KHKelly H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoGetting lower tones with the U BASS
Loving the low lows on this instrument. Amazing sound regardless of size. I recommend flat wound strings but the stock strings work fine if you tune regularly - especially when new. Buy it ☺️
- BMBen M.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars1 year agoNomad U BAss
Pleasantly surprised by this bass. Kala had a sale going. I bought the least expensive model available. The built in tuner and preamp, are a nice touch, and work extremely well. There is a bit of a buzz coming from somewhere in the body that only resonate on certain notes. Apart from that, the build quality is very good. The tone is excellent. Would be easy to emulate an upright bass tone with this Kala. And, the "fatness" of the sound will not disappoint! It would be nice if there was a second strap button. There is only one, located at the bridge end of the bass.
- DGDavid G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoExtremely Playable
Some instruments I feel as if they are fighting me as I struggle to play them, thinking that it’s me and maybe my lack of ability or not enough practice. My U-bass I felt as if it was working with me almost as if it said to me “yes and” that it felt like something was added to the music I was making. The thunder black strings made me wish all the basses I have had them, one draw back to the strings is that they seem to go out of tune slightly, only slightly more often, probably due to their added flexibility. I feel a kinship and affinity with my U-bass that was immediately evident, I would also love a full scale and even more an upright version; cheers and thanks much for a lovingly - created instrument.
- MPMiguelangel P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3 years agoAmazing Bass
I loved the instrument, the wood, the small, also I was not expecting a case or the tuner to be included which really surprise me. Thank you very much
