Kala UBASSBAKITHIFS Bakithi Kumalo Signature Acoustic Electric U-Bass

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  • Regular price $299.00


Bakithi Kumalo has been a proud endorsee of the Kala U•BASS® for over a decade. Longtime collaborator and bassist for Paul Simon, Bakithi’s world-renowned work for 1985’s Graceland in South Africa launched his lifelong career as bassist, studio musician, and composer. As a new milestone, Bakithi and Kala have designed his very own Signature Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® to help share his unique sound and philosophy as a bassist with players of any level.

With this Signature U•BASS®, Kala & Bakithi set out to create the perfect U•BASS introduction for new and experienced bass players alike. This fretted bass pairs a Natural Mahogany build with the Kala Round Wound U•BASS® Strings for a clear and confident tone. Personal touches include Bakithi’s signature black pickguard and custom Zulu shield headstock artwork, hand-drawn by Bakithi’s own album cover artist, Gus Liberdade.

Bakithi’s Signature U•BASS® includes a Custom Gig-bag and access to free online companion lessons and bass line breakdowns specifically for the U•BASS®, featuring Bakithi and some of his most celebrated bass lines.

Specs:

  • Mahogany Top
  • Mahogany Back & Sides
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Satin Finish
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Standard Headstock
  • Rosewood Bridge
  • GraphTech TUSQ Nut
  • Composite Saddle
  • Custom Black Die Cast Saddle
  • Truss Rod
  • Kala Round Wound
  • U•BASS® Active EQ
  • Custom Bakithi Padded Gig Bag Included