🎸 UBASS-SB5-BK-FS Kala Solid Body 5-String Jet Black Fretted U•BASS® – Compact Power, Extended Range

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The Kala UBASS-SB5-BK-FS Solid Body 5-String Jet Black Fretted U•BASS® redefines short-scale bass performance. Inspired by Kala’s iconic California Series, this modern U•BASS® combines a sleek offset body, extended 5-string range, and punchy passive humbucker pickup into a lightweight, travel-ready instrument.

With a 23.5-inch scale length, 22 frets, and ergonomic design, this U•BASS® delivers the comfort of a short-scale bass while maintaining deep, resonant tones perfect for any genre. Whether you’re laying down grooves on stage, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, this U•BASS® offers portability without compromise.

Key Features

• Offset Body Design – Balanced and comfortable for long playing sessions

• 5 Strings – Extended range for fuller bass lines and versatility

• Passive Humbucker Pickup – Warm, punchy, and responsive tone

• Compact Scale – Easy portability while keeping big bass sound

• Gloss Jet Black Finish – Striking look with durable protection

Tone & Playability

• Neck & Fingerboard: Smooth maple neck with a laurel fingerboard for fast, responsive playability

• Strings: Kala Round Wounds for bright, full, and sustaining tones

• Electronics: Simple control setup – just volume and tone knobs for easy sound shaping

Specifications

• Model: UBASS-SB5-BK-FS

• Size: Short Scale Solid Body U•BASS®

• Top & Body: Okoume

• Neck: Maple

• Fingerboard: Laurel

• Finish: Gloss Jet Black

• Bridge: Top-Loaded 5-Saddle, Black

• Nut: PPS

• Tuners: Closed Gear Bass Tuners (Black, 1:18 Ratio)

• Truss Rod: Spoke Wheel Adjustment

• Strings: Kala Round Wound

• Electronics: Passive Humbucker Pickup

• Pickguard: White, Single Ply

• Strap Buttons: Black x2

• Includes: Kala Logo Gig Bag + Truss Rod Adjustment Tool

Measurements

• Scale Length: 23.5 inches

• Overall Length: 34.5 inches

• Body Length: 15.125 inches

• Number of Frets: 22

• Width at Upper Bout: 8.75 inches

• Width at Lower Bout: 10.5 inches

• Width at Waist: 7.25 inches

• Body Depth: 1.75 inches

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.75 inches

• Fingerboard Width at Neck/Body Joint: 2.75 inches

Why Choose the Kala UBASS-SB5-BK-FS?

✔ Extended 5-string range for versatility
✔ Portable short-scale design without losing punch
✔ Dynamic, punchy tones with passive humbucker
✔ Durable and stylish gloss jet black finish
✔ Includes gig bag + truss rod tool for convenience

The Kala UBASS-SB5-BK-FS is the perfect choice for bassists who want big tone in a compact design. Whether you’re a traveling musician or simply looking for an extended-range bass that’s easy to handle, this U•BASS® is ready to deliver.

Order yours today and take your bass playing to the next level!