Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
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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 Uā¢BASSĀ® series. This partnership marks a significant advancement as Kala enlisted Graph Techās expertise to develop the Helium-X Bridge, a new Bass Saddle featuring state-of-the-art technology.
The latest generation of California Uā¢BASSĀ® refines Kalaās 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.
āMike Upton and his team from Kala have always been pushing the boundaries of what ukuleles, in models and performance. Their California Uā¢BASSĀ® 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. Itās so satisfying seeing the vision and collaboration of the California Uā¢BASSĀ® brought to life by both the Kala and Graph Tech teamsā, says Dave Dunwoodie, Graph Techās Head Honcho.
At the heart of this innovation lies the Helium-X Bridge from Graph Tech, engineered with low mass and high elasticity HeliumXĀ® saddles. These saddles seamlessly channel the strings' vibration and harmon-ics to interact with the instrument body, opening a new world of tone and rich harmonics hidden within each instrument. Offering versatility, each string can be top-mounted or strung through the body, with 1/2" height adjustment and variable string angle capability.
Graph Techās new HeliumX / Ghost Saddle system brings a new level of performance and versatility to our latest generation of the California Uā¢BASSĀ®. We are thrilled to introduce this eagerly anticipated innovation that offers consumers adjustable action and intonation without the worry of compromising even output from each string. Additionally, this system will open the door to new sounds with various string options as we continue to evolve the offerings within the California Uā¢BASSĀ® product line.
ā Ryan Haugh, Product Manager, Kala Brand Music Co.
Collaborating with Graph Tech early in the design phase enables guitar companies to leverage advanced technologies and expert insights, ensuring that new products meet new heights in per-formance and innovation from inception to production.
For more information on the California Uā¢BASSĀ® series and the Helium-X Bridge, please vis-itāÆwww.graphtech.comāÆ&āÆwww.kalabrand.comāÆ
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šø kalabrand.com/collections/all-u-bass
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 Uā¢BASSĀ® series. This partnership marks a significant advancement as Kala enlisted Graph Techās expertise to develop the Helium-X Bridge, a new Bass Saddle featuring state-of-the-art technology.
The latest generation of California Uā¢BASSĀ® refines Kalaās 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.
āMike Upton and his team from Kala have always been pushing the boundaries of what ukuleles, in models and performance. Their California Uā¢BASSĀ® 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. Itās so satisfying seeing the vision and collaboration of the California Uā¢BASSĀ® brought to life by both the Kala and Graph Tech teamsā, says Dave Dunwoodie, Graph Techās Head Honcho.
At the heart of this innovation lies the Helium-X Bridge from Graph Tech, engineered with low mass and high elasticity HeliumXĀ® saddles. These saddles seamlessly channel the strings' vibration and harmon-ics to interact with the instrument body, opening a new world of tone and rich harmonics hidden within each instrument. Offering versatility, each string can be top-mounted or strung through the body, with 1/2" height adjustment and variable string angle capability.
Graph Techās new HeliumX / Ghost Saddle system brings a new level of performance and versatility to our latest generation of the California Uā¢BASSĀ®. We are thrilled to introduce this eagerly anticipated innovation that offers consumers adjustable action and intonation without the worry of compromising even output from each string. Additionally, this system will open the door to new sounds with various string options as we continue to evolve the offerings within the California Uā¢BASSĀ® product line.
ā Ryan Haugh, Product Manager, Kala Brand Music Co.
Collaborating with Graph Tech early in the design phase enables guitar companies to leverage advanced technologies and expert insights, ensuring that new products meet new heights in per-formance and innovation from inception to production.
For more information on the California Uā¢BASSĀ® series and the Helium-X Bridge, please vis-itāÆwww.graphtech.comāÆ&āÆwww.kalabrand.comāÆ
Visit our website: graphtech.com
Find us on:
Instagram: instagram.com/graphtechguitarlabs
Facebook: facebook.com/GraphTech
Twitter: twitter.com/GraphTechGuitar
Find us on:
Instagram: instagram.com/graphtechguitarlabs
Facebook: facebook.com/GraphTech
Twitter: twitter.com/GraphTechGuitar
