Gear News: Kala Teams Up with Graph Tech for Helium-X Bridge on California UBASS [Video]

Kala, a leader in ukulele and bass ukulele innovation, has collaborated with Graph Tech Guitar Labs to unveil a ground-breaking addition to their New California U•BASS® series. This partnership marks a significant advancement as Kala enlisted Graph Tech’s expertise to develop the Helium-X Bridge, a new Bass Saddle featuring state-of-the-art technology. 

The latest generation of California U•BASS® refines Kala’s original short-scale solid-body bass design. Handcrafted with precision at the Kala USA Workshop in Petaluma, California, these instruments are revered for their superior craftsmanship, versatility, and distinctive low-end resonance, earning acclaim from professionals in the bass industry. 

“Mike Upton and his team from Kala have always been pushing the boundaries of what ukuleles, in models and performance. Their California U•BASS® is the latest, and maybe the greatest so far in pushing the boundaries of what a ukulele bass can do in both playability and tone. It’s so satisfying seeing the vision …