California U•BASS Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SET-UP • OPERATION • CARE • MAINTENANCE

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR KALA CALIFORNIA U•BASS®

You are about to embark on a new musical journey with this portable yet powerful instrument. Known for its quality craftsmanship, versatility, and head-turning low end, this beloved series has an established legacy among professionals in the bass industry.

Each model is handcrafted at the Kala USA Workshop in Petaluma, California. The California U•BASS® offers a host of premium components and features, most prominent being the innovative HeliumX® bridge Ghost® saddles from GraphTech®.

The heart of the U•BASS® tone lies in its strings in conjunction with its size (21” & 23.5”scale length) and active LR Baggs custom preamp system. Boasting exceptionally deep lows and outstanding craftsmanship, it makes a perfect fit for the next-level bass player.

B TUNING MACHINE

C NUT

D FINGERBOARD

E STRINGS

F FRETS

G BODY

H STRAP BUTTONS

I BRIDGE, SADDLE & PICK-UP

J VOLUME KNOB

K TREBLE CUT KNOB

L BASS CUT KNOB

M NECK

N BACKPLATE

O OUTPUT JACK

P EQ

Q 9V BATTERY

R STRING HOLES

CALIFORNIA U•BASS® COMPONENTS

MANUFACTURER SET-UP & HELIUMX® BRIDGE OPERATION

Your California U-BASS® is set up to be played right out of the box. If you need to perform maintenance on your bass, see factory specs below.

NECK RELIEF: FLAT (NO RELIEF)

ACTION @ 17TH FRET

TREBLE SIDE: 5/64” (2. 0mm )

BASS SIDE: 6/64 ” (2. 4mm )

 HeliumX® Operation Manual available at UBASS.COM/CARE

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Battery

To access the 9V battery, simply remove the magnetic backplate from the back of the body. To remove, place your finger under the lip of the backplate and pry the backplate up and away— allowing for full access to the battery and equalizer.

NOTE: This system is non-chargeable. Do not attempt to charge this system. Charging it will damage the pickup and void your warranty.

Strings

The California U-BASS® comes standard with Round Wound Strings. For a tutorial on how to change your strings, view the California U•BASS® Round Wound String Set-up and HeliumX® Bridge Demo video.

CLEANING

General Cleaning

Use a clean microfiber cloth and quality guitar spray cleaner. Kala recommends the Music Nomad Cleaning Kit which works great for gloss and matte finishes. Always follow the instructions provided with your spray cleaner.

Fingerboard Conditioning

We recommend that you condition your fingerboard one to two times per year to maintain its feel and integrity. Be sure to use high quality oil suited for musical instruments that is specific to the material and finish of your fingerboard. Always follow the instructions provided by the oil manufacturer.