Kala Adds Three New Affordable U-Bass Models

Kala 2018 U-Bass Models

Kala’s popular U-Bass has three new models for 2018 called the Wanderer, the Passenger, and the Journeyman. The trio are described as their most affordable models yet.

Each ukulele-sized bass is made of mahogany with a satin finish and comes equipped with black die-cast tuners, Aquila Thundergut strings and a Kala UK-500B preamp with EQ and built-in tuner. The lineup starts with the Wanderer, which Kala says is “stripped down to the bare essentials.” The Passenger adds a white binding and rosette for stylish ornamentation. The Journeyman sets itself apart with a cutaway body shape and f-holes.

The Kala Wanderer, Passenger, and Journeyman basses are available for order with MSRP of $269.99, $299.99, and $359.99, respectively.

Kala Wanderer Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Specs:

Top:Mahogany
Back & Sides:Mahogany
Finish:Satin
Neck:Mahogany
Nut:Plastic
Saddle:Uk-500B Piezo Pickup
Headstock:Standard
Strings:Aquila Thundergut®
Tuners:Custom Black Die Cast
Electronics:Uk-500B
Short Scale:20.875 in
Overall Length:29.625 in
Includes:Padded Gig Bag

Kala Passenger Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Specs:

Top:Mahogany
Back & Sides:Mahogany
Binding:Cream
Finish:Satin
Neck:Mahogany
Nut:Plastic
Saddle:Uk-500B Piezo Pickup
Headstock:Standard
Strings:Aquila Thundergut®
Tuners:Custom Black Die Cast
Electronics:Uk-500B
Short Scale:20.875 in
Overall Length:29.625 in
Includes:Padded Gig Bag

Kala Journeyman Acoustic-Electric U-Bass Specs:

Size:Acoustic-Electric U-Bass
Top:Mahogany
Back & Sides:Mahogany
Binding:Cream
Finish:Satin
Neck:Mahogany
Nut:Plastic
Saddle:Uk-500B Piezo Pickup
Headstock:Standard
Strings:Aquila Thundergut®
Tuners:Custom Black Die Cast
Cutaway:Venetian
Electronics:Uk-500B
Short Scale:20.875 in
Overall Length:29.625 in
Includes:Padded Gig Bag

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