Kala Introduces Five New U-Basses for 2012

Kala increased their U-Bass lineup with the addition of five new models of the 21″ scale basses. The new models include Sunburst, Gloss Black, Solid Spruce Top HH (Hutch Hutchinson Model), Spalted Maple, and Exotic Mahogany.

Kala's New 2012 U-Basses

The Sunburst, Gloss Black, and Solid Spruce Top HH basses all feature solid spruce tops with mahogany back and sides. The Hutch Hutchinson model differs from the others with a cutaway design and a custom louvered sound hole. The Spalted Maple has a solid spruce top with a maple back and sides, while the Exotic Mahogany’s body is built all from mahogany.

All of the new basses come in 4-string fretted models and feature Kala’s Polyurethane strings, Shadow pickup systems, rosewood fingerboards, and a solid mahogany neck. For more information, visit Kala’s website.

Kala Sunburst U-Bass Specs:

Kala Sunburst U-Bass

  • Satin Sunburst
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • 16 frets
  • 21 inch scale
  • Custom Die Cast Tuners
  • Proprietary Polyurethane strings
  • Custom Kala and Road Toad logo inlays
  • Custom Shadow Electronics
  • Separate compensated saddles for each string
  • List price includes a Deluxe Custom U-Bass Embroidered Logo Gig Bag
  • Meets all airline carry-on requirements
  • Set-up by Kala in the USA
  • Price: $575.00

Kala Gloss Black U-Bass Specs:

Kala Gloss Black U-Bass

  • Gloss Black
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • 16 frets
  • 21 inch scale
  • Custom Die Cast Tuners
  • Proprietary Polyurethane strings
  • Custom Kala and Road Toad logo inlays
  • Custom Shadow Electronics
  • Separate compensated saddles for each string
  • List price includes a Deluxe Custom U-Bass Embroidered Logo Gig Bag
  • Meets all airline carry-on requirements
  • Set-up by Kala in the USA
  • Price: $550.00

Kala Solid Spruce Top HH Hutch Hutchinson U-Bass Specs:

Kala Solid Spruce Top HH Hutch Hutchinson U-Bass

  • Hutch Hutchinsons Favorite!
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Cutaway
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • 16 frets
  • 21 inch scale
  • Custom Die Cast Tuners
  • Proprietary Polyurethane strings
  • Custom Kala and Road Toad logo inlays
  • Custom Shadow Electronics
  • Separate compensated saddles for each string
  • List price includes a Deluxe Custom U-Bass Embroidered Logo Gig Bag
  • Meets all airline carry-on requirements
  • Set-up by Kala in the USA
  • Price: $530.00

Kala Spalted Maple U-Bass Specs:

Kala Spalted Maple U-Bass

  • Satin Sunburst
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • 16 frets
  • 21 inch scale
  • Custom Die Cast Tuners
  • Proprietary Polyurethane strings
  • Custom Kala and Road Toad logo inlays
  • Custom Shadow Electronics
  • Separate compensated saddles for each string
  • List price includes a Deluxe Custom U-Bass Embroidered Logo Gig Bag
  • Meets all airline carry-on requirements
  • Set-up by Kala in the USA
  • Price: $690.00

Kala Exotic Mahogany U-Bass Specs:

Kala Exotic Mahogany U-Bass

  • Exotic Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • 16 frets
  • 21 inch scale
  • Custom Die Cast Tuners
  • Proprietary Polyurethane strings
  • Custom Kala and Road Toad logo inlays
  • Custom Shadow Electronics
  • Separate compensated saddles for each string
  • List price includes a Deluxe Custom U-Bass Embroidered Logo Gig Bag
  • Meets all airline carry-on requirements
  • Set-up by Kala in the USA
  • Price: $550.00

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