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Kala Metal Round Wound U•BASS Strings (KA-BASS-4)

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Brand Kala
Color Silver
Instrument Ukulele
String Material Type Nylon
Finish Type Metal

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  • Accessory for Kala Ukuleles or Kala Ubass

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Product Description

The Kala Metal Round Wound strings continue to be a favorite among U•BASS® players that like the familiar feel of metal strings. Available in 4 and 5 string sets, this unique set is constructed of a nylon core with silver-plated windings. These round wound strings provide a warm booming tone that the U•BASS® is known for. The strings are specifically constructed for the Kala U•BASS® to provide the player with extreme playability and accurate intonation. They feature lower tension compared to traditionally built bass strings, which gives them a great feel and makes them easy on the fingers


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About Us

Kala Brand Music is the ukulele brand and the founder of the Original U BASS, family-owned and operated in the sunny Northern California city of Petaluma. Kala is home to the diverse catalog of ukuleles in history, with a wide variety of offerings in sizes, styles and tonewoods, all bound by a singular quality and creative vision.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
272 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, feel and sound of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are excellent, easy to tune and stay in tune. They appreciate the performance. However, some customers feel the length is not long enough and the string ends are very thin. Opinions are mixed on sound quality.

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13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are excellent, well made, and sturdy. Some say that the strings are perfect replacement strings.

"...for clear note articulation and ease of tuning for this super cool instrument." Read more

"...strings themselves were of good quality...." Read more

"More durable & bright than the stock silicone-type strings...." Read more

"This bass is incredible and the new strings rock. I get more compliments on the u-bass than anything else that I play." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the bass strings easy to tune and stay in tune. They say the strings are easy to put on and set in quickly. Customers also mention that the strings don't require special technique and fast playing is easy.

"...Added bonus is the ease of tuning. With the Poly strings you crank and crank and the pitch doesn't change then you fly right passed your target...." Read more

"...just a little easier on the fingers - these strings don't require special technique and fast playing is easy - sounds great with a..." Read more

"...They were very easy to put on and "settled in" much faster than the rubber strings...." Read more

"...These are amazing. They sound and feel great. They stay in tune...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the feel of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they like the brightness, feel, and clarity over rubber strings.

"...you do get an awesome electric bass guitar sound and the feel is a lot more familiar than the rubber bands..." Read more

"...The Kala strings are lower tension and feel good while playing them...." Read more

"...They look good; they feel good; they sound good!..." Read more

"I like the brightness, feel and clarity over the rubber strings." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the musical instrument string. They mention that it is worth it for the improved playability, and is super fun.

"...Expensive but worth it!" Read more

"...I am able to play with a pick and slide on the strings now. Much improved play-ability...." Read more

"...It now sounds more like a regular electric bass. But well worth it for the playability." Read more

"Makes your u bass sound almost like a p bass. Super fun...." Read more

35 customers mention23 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they make their uBass sound wonderful, incredible, and brighter. However, others say that they lose the signature sound of the rubber strings and destroy that upright bass sound. They are also noisy when shifting positions and make playing hard for the ear.

"...BOOM! What a difference. The tone is well defined and the notes are clear and cut through like never before...." Read more

"...Pros - tone is simply incredible, sounds a lot like acoustic bass guitar a la Violent Femmes - feel of the strings is very close to..." Read more

"...Yes you do not get that upright bass but you do get an awesome electric bass guitar sound and the feel is a lot more familiar than the rubber..." Read more

"I don't complain on the rubber string just the sound of these strings is different, brighter, maybe a little noisier than the rubber ones." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the length of the musical instrument string. They mention that it's not long enough, the string ends are very long but very thin, and don't provide much grip around the instrument. Some say that the string is too short for a journeyman.

"...The string ends are very long but very thin, and don't provide much grip around the tuners - the solution is lots of wraps of the leader material on..." Read more

"...They stay in tune. I would say my only complaint is I wish the were a tiny bit longer so it gives you a little more leeway at the tuning pegs, and I..." Read more

"Too short for a journeyman..." Read more

"Not long enough..." Read more

Good sounding strings....
4 Stars
Good sounding strings....
After 3+ weeks, I still need to re-tune at least once daily. I'll be happier when they are not as bright. Should have bought flats. Maybe next time.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars phenomenal tone
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
There is no doubt that these strings are 100% better than the stock rubber strings.

Pros
- tone is simply incredible, sounds a lot like acoustic bass guitar a la Violent Femmes
- feel of the strings is very close to normal bass guitar round wounds, just a little easier on the fingers
- these strings don't require special technique and fast playing is easy
- sounds great with a pick or fingertips

Cons
- the A and D strings have very long string ends, but barely enough usable string to get a full wrap around the tuners. The string ends are very long but very thin, and don't provide much grip around the tuners - the solution is lots of wraps of the leader material on A and D strings. The attached photo shows this.
- loud playing causing a little bit of a string buzz in the A and E strings
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent set of strings! Perfect for the Kala U-Bass!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
Just got these in place of the black rubber strings my U-Bass came with. These are amazing. They sound and feel great. They stay in tune. I would say my only complaint is I wish the were a tiny bit longer so it gives you a little more leeway at the tuning pegs, and I wish they came in black instead of silver. Other than that, they sound just like an acoustic electric bass and sound much better coming out of my amp than the rubber strings, although I liked how the rubber strings feel, these are the way to go.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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Branden
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, better than the rubber strings!
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2022
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Branden
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, better than the rubber strings!
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2022
Amazing strings. They sounds just like my acoustic bass. I bought my cheap ubass of Amazon 4 years ago and it had always felt not like the real kala feel but adding these kala nickel wound strings my ubass sounds amazing now and I just can't put it down. Feels exactly like a kala but not surprising see as though it's kala strings.
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John Stronach
5.0 out of 5 stars strings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2024
pa.ge
5.0 out of 5 stars So klingt mein Kala U-Bass also!
Reviewed in Germany on August 31, 2017
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BoogieHead
5.0 out of 5 stars ウクレレベーシストへのプレゼント
Reviewed in Japan on March 10, 2023
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice upgrade over the udon noodle strings
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2023