Kala U-BASS Review + Giveaway

If you're looking for a bass that is both small and versatile, then you'll want to check out the Acoustic Electric Kala U-Bass. This bass is perfect for beginners and experts alike, and I think it's worth checking out!

In this review, I'll give you a detailed look at the features of the Acoustic Kala U-Bass and see if it is worth investing in. (This is the perfect acoustic bass replacement)

I will also be doing a giveaway for a free Kala U-Bass, so be sure to WATCH UNTIL THE END!

Here's the Bass!
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Video Chapters
00:00 | Intro
01:03 | Build Quality
01:25 | String Setup
02:05 | String Action
02:17 | Built-in Tuner
02:30 | 3 Band EQ
02:50 | Back Plate
03:39 | Sound Test: Direct In
04:39 | Sound Test: Acoustic
05:29 | Cost
05:54 | Who Should Buy It?
06:39 | Giveaway
07:27 | Outro

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[matthewmcguigan]

I saw a Kala Ubass at Chuck Levins. Picked it up as a joke to show my friends, but then I played it... Wow. Then, I called my wife. Then, I bought it. Still happy about all that five years later.

[jonhmusic]

Secret weapon for the ubass - Galli nylon wound strings. They're nylon core, with a nylon round winding. Higher tension than the poly strings on most ubasses, and far more stable in terms of tuning, but still give a great upright type tone

[edburdo]

I bought mine because we were part of a ukulele group. And they wanted a bass player... this fit the bill perfectly.

[jluvnklee]

I started playing a u bass like 15 years ago when they didn’t even have any preamp or electronics, still have my passive mahogany model. Literally have played hundreds of gigs with it.

[edburdo]

For strings... check out the Aquila Thunderbrown U•BASS strings. They aren't as sticky as the nylon types... and have a great sound. I have a Kala Passenger with them... love them.

[byron]

What made that little bass sound so good was YOU playing it! Love your channel.

[paulbeahm]

Wouldn't buy a fretted one but the fretless one I have I absolutely love. The rubber strings aren't bad... until you try non rubber ones, now I'm never going back.

[mikebennett]

Definitely here for more of the tutorial and technique content... but i'll also (happily) watch some reviews. Recently found your channel and also recently started playing bass. Loving everything so far!

[brianenochs]

Small bass with BIG sound! I absolutely love the tone that they have plugged in! 😎🔥

[larryrhindress]

A well done video!! I bought a Kala bass a few years ago and it is a GEM!! Travis demonstrates what big sound this little instrument has! Paul Simon's bass player uses one!

[mlchaelphelps]

I have a solid body 4 and 5, and they are power houses, kala's moto, more bass, less space. I use my pee wee basses at church, and I only have the volume and tone controls at 9 - 12 o'clock and it lays right in with the rest of the band with plenty available if needed 👍🏽

[victorRalph]

Man my UBass fever had almost been cured and then along comes Travis!😂😂😂

[OrbitalDeathRay]

Love you in the review format, mostly because of your excellent playing/demonstrations. Keep it up!

[DisplacedPanda]

Over a year later and this is still a wonderful video, thank you

[markstevens]

Got one. Loved it played a gig with two electric ukes and a drummer. It was the Bomb. But then I demoed and fell in love with sound of the fretless Kala Ubass. I keep the fretted Kala at my girlfriends house so I don't go crazy without an axe for the weekends. Nice review.

[stephenbobic]

I have the older version without the back plate and with the nylon/rubber strings. I use it when I am doing some old-time or bluegrass type stuff because it does have that big, upright sound or with a ukulele group. I also take it when I travel for business so i can practice without having to carry a big bag.

The only issues I have is the lack of the back plate, so when I have to change the strings, it's a big pain, but not impossible and the end pin is also the jack for the amp and it works it's way loose. Luckily, someone showed me a neat trip about working on those, so it's not too bad.

Nice review!

[ManningKent]

I have been wanting to try out the u bass. Would be great to use at church to play with a mostly acoustic set up.

[Gromabdonj]

Love the sound! Seems to be so practical. Thanks for the review man. Also thanks for being so generous, will definitely tap in the giveaway 😎 love the reviews!❤

[isabelsdad]

I'm impressed with the sound! I can see taking that on vacation to play with friends or just practicing.

[misterlimerick]

Excellent review. One question. I ASSUME you ordered a bass with round wounds, and you replaced them with flat wounds. Did you have to modify the nut or bridge or did the flats fit in the nut as is. Another utuber said he had to enlarge the nut since the flats where a larger diameter. Thanks !