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Kala UBass Megathread, Part 4

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It wouldn't be fair to share the details but let's just say I am VERY impressed with Kala Brand and their service/response.

It is so rare to find a quality company and staff these days we MUST give them props.
 
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Visited Kala briefly at NAMM today. Spoke to Rick, a super nice guy! Pretty cool seeing a whole wall of Kala's! I should have taken a pic! Oh well, I'll probably be back tomorrow or Saturday & will try.

The U-Bass wall was definitely one of the more popular booths at the show! It's fun watching someone play a U-Bass for the first time!

I did ask if they were working on a built-in pre for the acoustics. No details, but it's being worked on (but didn't sound urgent at this point).
 
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Compact and only requires one extra AC adapter. I believe there is a device that is a rechargeable battery with a 9v plug wire so you can plug it into any pedal that takes a Boss-style power.
 
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My work, a Christian school, has just finished its week of retreat. I used my kala as part of a 5 song worship time on Thursday and Friday mornings. Played it through a fishman platinum pro bass and from that to my 50 Yorkville amp as a personal monitor and to the PA - sounded great. Played with 2 guitarists and 2 vocalists. So much interest from other musicians in the kala bass. Pretty sure I've sold atleast one but probably 3 of these basses just playing at this event.

I've contacted several uke luthiers to build me a 5 string version but none are willing. And I'm happy spending significantly more than what they are making on a regular uke build. A shame really, and frustrating.
 
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slaerts said:
My work, a Christian school, has just finished its week of retreat. I used my kala as part of a 5 song worship time on Thursday and Friday mornings. Played it through a fishman platinum pro bass and from that to my 50 Yorkville amp as a personal monitor and to the PA - sounded great. Played with 2 guitarists and 2 vocalists. So much interest from other musicians in the kala bass. Pretty sure I've sold atleast one but probably 3 of these basses just playing at this event.

I've contacted several uke luthiers to build me a 5 string version but none are willing. And I'm happy spending significantly more than what they are making on a regular uke build. A shame really, and frustrating.
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Great job.

You know the Kala Cali's come in a 5 string, yes?

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first let me say, Kala & this forum's participants are some of the nicest bunch around - doesn't seem to be as much pettiness here.

has anyone bought direct from Aquila? Their website is a bit hard to navigate and obviously they're across the pond.

Kala is out of Thunderguts & I want to order at least a set for my Hog/spruce Fless (I guess I made the right choice - VERY early buyer here - about 18 mos ago)

thanks all!
 
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pnchad said:
first let me say, Kala & this forum's participants are some of the nicest bunch around - doesn't seem to be as much pettiness here.

has anyone bought direct from Aquila? Their website is a bit hard to navigate and obviously they're across the pond.

Kala is out of Thunderguts & I want to order at least a set for my Hog/spruce Fless (I guess I made the right choice - VERY early buyer here - about 18 mos ago)

thanks all!
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I still see some eBay dealers with stock. Try eBay.
 
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Great job.

You know the Kala Cali's come in a 5 string, yes?

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Yeah, I'm aware of the 5 string. Visually I want it to be an acoustic, I know they don't have much acoustic properties at all but my feeling is that I'm playing some bluegrass with an uncle, playing worship and hoping to join in some uke groups locally and an acoustic rather than the pointy solid body is a better fit. I may have to bite the bullet and own the 5 string solid body and the 4 string acoustic. I haven't really played a 4 string for about 15 years before owning this u-bass so I find it a bit limiting.
 
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slaerts said:
Yeah, I'm aware of the 5 string. Visually I want it to be an acoustic, I know they don't have much acoustic properties at all but my feeling is that I'm playing some bluegrass with an uncle, playing worship and hoping to join in some uke groups locally and an acoustic rather than the pointy solid body is a better fit. I may have to bite the bullet and own the 5 string solid body and the 4 string acoustic. I haven't really played a 4 string for about 15 years before owning this u-bass so I find it a bit limiting.
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The timescale is .......... ummm.............. long, but he does stellar work and when he has finished mine then he might be persuaded to do an acoustic one for you.
 
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Just had major back surgery (lumbar fusion with bone grafts replacing the disks, and titanium rods to correct scoliosis and spinal stenosis/severe sciatic nerve pain!) and for the next 4 months, I'm only supposed to lift up to 5 pounds. So my heavy Fender Jazz bass is out of the picture ... how much do the U-basses weigh? I'd like to know the weight of both the acoustic (spruce and mahogany) and the solid body (S-U-B). I've searched all the "megathreads" here, and Kala's website, but I can't find any weight specs. Thanks!

--Danny Alemania
 
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My acoustic is extremely light - less than a kilogram would be my guess - I don't have it with me or I'd weigh it, sorry I dont do pounds well but under 2 pounds at a guestimate. My fishman pre-di seems heavier than it. Can't remember how heavy the solid body was.

Peredur - thanks for that link. Looks like there are two others who have had the same experience with Road toad as me. I've sent the luthier an e-mail but custom builds can be expensive expecially when converting Brittish pounds to Aussie dollars and adding in postage. But here's hoping I have some success.
 
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