Kala Bakithi Kumalo Signature Acoustic-Electric U•BASS - Mahogany

Kala

Bakithi Kumalo has been a proud endorsee of the Kala U•BASS® for over a decade. Longtime collaborator and bassist for Paul Simon, Bakithi’s world-renowned work for 1985’s Graceland in South Africa launched his lifelong career as bassist, studio musician, and composer. As a new milestone, Bakithi and Kala have designed his very own Signature Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® to help share his unique sound and philosophy as a bassist with players of any level.

With this Signature U•BASS®, Kala & Bakithi set out to create the perfect U•BASS introduction for new and experienced bass players alike. This fretted bass pairs a Natural Mahogany build with the Kala Round Wound U•BASS® Strings for a clear and confident tone. Personal touches include Bakithi’s signature black pickguard and custom Zulu shield headstock artwork, hand-drawn by Bakithi’s own album cover artist, Gus Liberdade.

Bakithi’s Signature U•BASS® includes a Custom Gig-bag and access to free online companion lessons and bass line breakdowns specifically for the U•BASS®, featuring Bakithi and some of his most celebrated bass lines.

  • Model: UBASS-BAKITHI-FS
  • Weight: 2.8lbs
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, 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
STRINGS: Kala Round Wound
ELECTRONICS: U•BASS® Active EQ
INCLUDES: Custom Bakithi Padded Gig Bag
STRAP BUTTON: Black x1