$ 299.00 $ 389.00
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.
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
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 |
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Meet the durable, water-resistant ukulele that plays perfectly anywhere!
Evoking a warm, tropical evening on the beach, this colorful concert-sized ukulele from our Waterman® Beach Collection is:
Fits ALL Kala CONCERT sized bags and cases
SIZE: | Concert |
TOP: | ABS Composite |
BACK & SIDES: | ABS Composite |
BINDING: | N/A |
FINISH: | Matte |
FINGERBOARD: | ABS Composite |
HEADSTOCK: | Standard |
NUT & SADDLE: | ABS Composite |
STRINGS: | Aquila Super Nylgut® |
ELECTRONICS: | N/A |
Scale Length: 14.8125 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 24.75 inches, Body Length: 11.25 inches, Number of Frets: 18, Width at Upper Bout: 6.0 inches, Width at Lower Bout: 8.3125 inches, Width at Waist: 5.0 inches, Body Depth: 2.5 inches, Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.3125 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 1.3125 inches
$ 349.00 $ 459.00
The Journeyman is the grandest U•BASS® of them all, made of Mahogany with white binding, F-Holes, and a cutaway. The Journeyman is great for gigging, has the original U•BASS® tone, and won’t break the bank! Hone your skills and perfect your craft — the Journeyman will set you on your way to becoming a master. Also available in a Black Fretted model.
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
SIZE: | Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® |
TOP: | Mahogany |
BACK & SIDES: | Mahogany |
BINDING: | Cream |
NECK: | Mahogany |
FINISH: | Satin |
FINGERBOARD: | Rosewood |
HEADSTOCK: | Standard |
BRIDGE: | Rosewood |
NUT: | Graph Tech TUSQ® |
SADDLE: | Phenolic |
TUNERS: | Custom Black Die Cast |
STRINGS: | Kala Round Wounds |
ELECTRONICS: | UK-500B |
INCLUDES: | Padded Gig Bag |
CUTAWAY: | Venetian |
SHORT SCALE: | 20.875 in |
OVERALL LENGTH: | 29.625 in |
STRAP BUTTON: | Black x1 |
$ 269.00 $ 349.00
The Scout U•BASS® is a bit more dressy with cream binding and a Venetian cutaway. The next level in affordable U•BASS®, the Scout will help you reach your full potential as a bassist. Subtly stylish, great sounding, responsive and punchy—with focus—makes for a thunderous U•BASS®. Available in both a Fretted & Fretless model.
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
TOP: | Mahogany |
BACK & SIDES: | Mahogany |
BINDING: | Cream |
NECK: | Mahogany |
FINISH: | Satin |
FINGERBOARD: | Rosewood |
HEADSTOCK: | Standard |
BRIDGE: | Rosewood |
NUT: | Graph Tech NuBone® |
SADDLE: | Composite |
TUNERS: | Custom Black Die Cast |
STRINGS: | Aquila Thunderblack® |
ELECTRONICS: | U•BASS® Active EQ |
INCLUDES: | Padded Gig Bag |
CUTAWAY: | Venetian |
STRAP BUTTON: | Black x1 |
$ 799.00 $ 840.00
Fifteen years after the very first U•BASS® hit the scene in 2009, Kala Brand Music Co. announces the addition of the Solid Hawaiian Koa Top Acoustic-Electric Fretted U•BASS® to our Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® series.
Made using Kala’s private stock of Hawaiian Koa, this solid top instrument will be long treasured for both its sonic capabilities and its beautiful appearance complete with maple trim and rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
Weight: 2.6 lbs
TOP: | Solid Hawaiian Koa |
BACK & SIDES: | Koa |
BINDING: | Maple |
ROSETTE: | Maple |
NECK: | Mahogany |
FINISH: | Satin |
FINGERBOARD: | Rosewood |
BRIDGE: | Rosewood |
NUT: | Graph Tech Black TUSQ® RW |
SADDLE: | Graph Tech TUSQ® |
TUNERS: | Custom Hipshot Ultralite™ |
TRUSS ROD: | Yes |
STRINGS: | Kala Round Wounds |
ELECTRONICS: | Fishman U•BASS EQ |
STRAP BUTTON: | Black |
Scale Length: 20.375 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 29.375 inches, Body Length: 14.0 inches, Number of Frets: 16, Width at Upper Bout: 7.625 inches, Width at Lower Bout: 10.25 inches, Width at Waist: 6.687 inches, Body Depth: 3.25 inches, Fingerboard width at 12th Fret: 1.812 inches