Description
Kala UB4-MAP-FL Big Leaf Maple 4-String Fretless California U•BASS is a handcrafted 4-string fretless U•Bass in figured Big Leaf Maple, with a Graph Tech HeliumX bridge, Ghost saddles and an LR Baggs custom preamp, tuned E-A-D-G.
Specifications
| SKU | UB4-MAP-FL + serial number |
|---|---|
| Size | U•Bass |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Fingerboard | Fretless |
| Body Wood | Big Leaf Maple |
| Bridge & Saddles | Graph Tech HeliumX Bridge with Ghost Saddles |
| Electronics | LR Baggs Custom Preamp |
| Strings | La Bella Silver Plated Round Wound |
| Made in | United States (Kala USA Workshop, Petaluma, California) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G |
What is included
- Kala Deluxe Padded U•BASS Gig Bag
WARRANTY - Kala One Year Limited Warranty
Common questions
What wood is the Kala UB4-MAP-FL made of?
The Kala UB4-MAP-FL is made of Big Leaf Maple, and the figuring in each one is different.
Does the Kala UB4-MAP-FL have a pickup?
Yes. The Kala UB4-MAP-FL has an LR Baggs custom preamp, so you can plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
How is the Kala UB4-MAP-FL tuned?
The Kala UB4-MAP-FL is tuned E-A-D-G, the standard bass tuning.
Is the Kala UB4-MAP-FL fretless?
Yes. The Kala UB4-MAP-FL has a fretless fingerboard, so you place each note by ear and can slide between pitches.
Does the Kala UB4-MAP-FL come with a case or gig bag?
Yes. The Kala UB4-MAP-FL comes with a Kala Deluxe Padded U•BASS Gig Bag.
Where is the Kala UB4-MAP-FL made?
The Kala UB4-MAP-FL is handcrafted at the Kala USA Workshop in Petaluma, California.
How do I choose the exact U•BASS I get?
Every Kala UB4-MAP-FL is listed under its own serial number. Pick a serial number above, and the photos show that exact U•Bass. It is the one that ships to you.
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