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Author:  Matt R. [ November 22nd, 2010, 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Update- I talked to Jason (the guy I emailed back & forth above). He is a super nice, friendly guy on the phone. He says that Kala is redesigning the saddle system for lefties, so we shall see. I don't know how long it will take.
Author:  Matt R. [ November 22nd, 2010, 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Another update. This purchase is a total bust. Details forthcoming.
Author:  fivebass52 [ November 23rd, 2010, 6:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
What happened in the seven or so hours between posts to change your mind and label this a bust? Inquiring minds want to know..... :?:
Author:  Matt R. [ November 23rd, 2010, 7:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
The piezo started cutting out. So I called Kala and asked for a replacement. I actually talked to the guy I emailed like I said. He's sending me a replacement free, but he advised me not to take off the plastic saddles like i did before, because that's what could have damaged the piezo element to begin with (the saddle pieces are lightly glued on to the piezo element, but I didn't have to force them off when I removed them to turn them around).
Well anyway, the new saddle assembly will be backwards as well, so this bass is completely useless. I will be returning it. I'm so fucking annoyed I can't even begin to tell you....
Author:  blankrider [ November 23rd, 2010, 8:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Damn man that's BS. I can't believe they'd have the nerve to send you a backwards saddle and ask you to not flip it...after you told them about the problem.
Author:  Matt R. [ November 23rd, 2010, 8:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
True. It sucks because it's a great little bass. Such a shame.
Author:  pjmuck [ November 23rd, 2010, 9:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Wow, that really sucks. :x
Author:  Matt R. [ November 23rd, 2010, 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
If you're a righty or a lefty who plays upside down, go for it. Otherwise, I retract my high recommendation. :evil:
Author:  fivebass52 [ March 22nd, 2011, 3:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Any updates on this bass? Still interested in one, but haven't seen much on quality-control regarding left handers. Matt, you had the most intimate hands-on experience with the Kala, and wondering if you've got anything to add at this point in time. Or, for that matter, anything else out there that would replace, or one-up this model....
Author:  Matt R. [ March 22nd, 2011, 7:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
No I have pretty much given up on this bass. Quite a disappointment. The sound was so good too.
Author:  ADSR [ April 14th, 2011, 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Sorry I missed this thread, would have saved me some time. I still owe Matt a thank you because he posted about this problem on the Kala Facebook page yesterday. I was able to cancel my order for a lefty Ubass so it could have been a lot bigger headache. So thanks again, Matt!! :mrgreen:

Kind of funny that the Kala tech name dropped Paul McCartney among others. I wonder if Sir Paul has a Ubass. How did they set his up? Is it possible he's sitting at home with a U-bass that has a right-hand bridge and doesn't know it? Probably not, I bet they made his custom. :D
Author:  Frenchy-Lefty [ April 14th, 2011, 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Quote:
Kind of funny that the Kala tech name dropped Paul McCartney among others

I am surprised this Kala tech guy did not drop the Pope's name as well...like "we just shipped it to the Vatican and the Pope loved it, he did not find any intonation issues..."
Author:  phishears [ July 7th, 2011, 9:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Does anyone have any recent experience with the left handed ubass KA UBASS 2 - FS - LH

I'm interested but leary due to the above discussion.

Thanks, Mark
Author:  Matt R. [ July 7th, 2011, 10:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
That's the bass that caused this thread.
Author:  phishears [ July 7th, 2011, 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Thanks Matt, I thought the posts were from 2008, but I was looking at your join date.
Author:  Info@Kala [ July 21st, 2011, 12:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
“The left-handed compensated U-Bass saddles have now been installed into all remaining stock of left handed basses. They are now being shipped to dealers. The saddles have improved intonation and playability.”
Author:  Matt R. [ July 21st, 2011, 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Where is this quote from and will the price remain the same?
Author:  Info@Kala [ July 21st, 2011, 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
This is the latest from the Kala Workshop. The price will remain the same. ;)
Author:  Matt R. [ July 21st, 2011, 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Info@Kala wrote:
This is the latest from the Kala Workshop. The price will remain the same. ;)


Thanks. I called a dealer to get more info. I'll post what I find out. Are there anymore details you can provide? Such as date of availability and whatnot?
Author:  Frenchy-Lefty [ July 21st, 2011, 8:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kala U-Bass
Quote:
“The left-handed compensated U-Bass saddles have now been installed into all remaining stock of left handed basses. They are now being shipped to dealers. The saddles have improved intonation and playability.”


If it is true I might well get one. It sounds killer!
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