$ 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 |
Sold Out $ 389.00
Bamboo is the most sustainable choice for musical instruments. Highly renewable, Bamboo regenerates quickly without being replanted—sometimes growing up to three feet per day! The straight grain of this “grass” is actually stronger than most hardwoods. Our Bamboo U•BASS® is beautifully natural-looking with clean lines and bamboo from top to bottom—from the headstock to the fretboard to the saddle. Bamboo provides a bright tone with great volume, harmonics, projection and sustain. The strength of bamboo makes for an extremely durable and resilient U•BASS®. Available in a 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
TOP: | Solid Bamboo |
BACK & SIDES: | Solid Bamboo |
NECK: | Bamboo |
FINISH: | Satin |
FINGERBOARD: | Bamboo |
HEADSTOCK: | Standard |
BRIDGE: | Bamboo |
NUT: | Graph Tech NuBone® |
SADDLE: | Composite |
TUNERS: | Custom Black Die Cast |
STRINGS: | Aquila Thunderblack® |
ELECTRONICS: | U•BASS® Active EQ |
INCLUDES: | Padded Gig Bag |
STRAP BUTTON: | Black x1 |
$ 59.00 $ 68.00
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
Sold Out $ 68.00
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 |
Sold Out $ 369.00
Zebrawood gets its name and exotic look from the alternating tan and dark brown zebra-like stripes of the wood grain. The alluring Zebrawood offers well-def ined basses and trebles with good volume and balance that is perfect for the booming U•BASS®. Available in a 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
TOP: | Zebrawood |
BACK & SIDES: | Zebrawood |
BINDING: | Rosewood |
NECK: | Mahogany |
FINISH: | Satin |
FINGERBOARD: | Walnut |
HEADSTOCK: | Standard |
BRIDGE: | Walnut |
NUT: | Graph Tech NuBone® |
SADDLE: | Composite |
TUNERS: | Custom Black Die Cast |
STRINGS: | Aquila Thunderblack® |
ELECTRONICS: | U•BASS® Active EQ |
INCLUDES: | Padded Gig Bag |
STRAP BUTTON: | Black x1 |
Scale Length: 20.0 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 29.0 inches, Body Length: 13.875 inches, Number of Frets: 16, Width at Upper Bout: 7.75 inches, Width at Lower Bout: 10.125 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