Dramatic Natural Beauty: Kala Spalted Mango Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®

Experience the extraordinary visual drama of the Kala Spalted Mango Acoustic-Electric U•BASS®, an instrument that showcases the spectacular wood figuring created by nature's own spalting process. This remarkable U•BASS® features spalted mango construction that displays dramatic patterns and streaking caused by controlled fungal activity that occurs naturally in the wood during its aging process. The result is mesmerizing visual artistry with dark lines, streaks, and organic patterns that flow across the mango's warm, golden background, creating a unique tapestry that makes each instrument a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The natural spalting process transforms ordinary mango wood into an extraordinary canvas of organic art, ensuring that no two instruments are exactly alike and giving every musician a truly individual work of functional beauty.

Beyond its stunning appearance, this spalted mango U•BASS® delivers exceptional acoustic performance that matches its visual excellence. Known for its clarity, tight lows, and ample sustain, this model offers great dynamic range across the entire tonal spectrum, making it equally capable of delicate fingerpicked passages and powerful, driving bass lines. The spalted mango construction provides excellent tonal balance with articulate note definition and impressive projection that cuts through any musical arrangement. Premium appointments elevate this instrument to professional status, including Custom Hipshot Ultralite® Tuners that provide rock-solid tuning stability with reduced weight, high-quality Kala Round Wound Strings by LaBella that deliver the familiar feel and response of traditional bass guitar strings, and the professional Fishman® Kala U•BASS® EQ that ensures optimal sound translation in any amplified setting. The elegant black binding beautifully frames the dramatic spalted patterns while adding sophisticated contrast, and premium hardware includes Graph Tech NuBone® nut and TUSQ® saddle for optimal string performance and enhanced sustain. Complete with a custom padded gig bag, this spalted mango U•BASS® represents the perfect fusion of natural artistry and professional performance. Important note: This model is specifically optimized for round wound strings and is incompatible with Road Toad Polyurethane string conversions, ensuring you achieve the best possible performance from its intended string configuration.

• Dramatic Spalted Figuring: Natural spalting process creates extraordinary patterns and organic artistry
• One-of-a-Kind Beauty: Each instrument unique due to individual spalting characteristics
• Exceptional Clarity: Known for articulate note definition and impressive tonal projection
• Tight Lows and Sustain: Great dynamic range across the entire tonal spectrum
• Premium Hipshot Hardware: Custom Ultralite® tuners provide stability with reduced weight
• Professional String Setup: Kala Round Wound Strings by LaBella for familiar bass guitar feel
• Fishman Electronics: Professional Kala U•BASS® EQ for optimal amplified performance
• Elegant Visual Contrast: Black binding beautifully frames dramatic spalted patterns
• Quality Hardware Package: Graph Tech NuBone® nut and TUSQ® saddle for enhanced performance
• String-Specific Optimization: Designed for round wound strings for best performance results