NAMM BOOTH #1511 www.kalabrand.com contact@kalabrand.com KALA NEW PRODUCT NEWS, 6 RELEASES KALA Rumbler U-BASS More Bass, Less Space, Less Money The Kala Rumbler is the latest model in Kala Brand s distinctive line of award winning portable U-BASS instruments. The Rumbler takes the U-BASS into a new dimension with the addition of custom engineered electronics and new proprietary strings, at an economically friendly price. The Rumbler design integrates a specially designed Kala electronic system with a Piezo pickup and is equipped with an active EQ with built in tuner. Each bass is strung with Kala Silver Rumbler Strings which are proprietary U-BASS strings designed and manufactured exclusively for Kala Brand Music by Aquila strings. The Rumbler U-BASS retails at the pocket friendly price of $399. which includes a padded gig bag. Other features include Die-Cast U-Bass tuners, Laminate Mahogany construction, Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
Introduced in 2009, the Kala U-BASS won Product of year awards in 2010 and 2011 from Music Inc., Best in Show at NAMM, and 3 Editor Pick awards from Bass Player Magazine. It also received a 2012 Editor s Pick Award from Worship Leader Magazine. It is known for it s deep bass tone in a portable (21 ) body and is used by bassists that include, Abraham Laboriel, Bakithi Kumalo, Steve Bailey, Stuart Hamm, among many others. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2012 KALA BANJO UKULELES NEW FOR 2013 Kala Brand Music Co. s new Banjo Ukuleles will make their first appearance at NAMM in January, at booth number 5314. Kala s banjo ukes will be available in soprano and concert sizes and are distinctively appointed with a luxuriant black satin finish, Remo Weatherking Banjo Head, deluxe geared tuners with black buttons, rosewood fingerboard, maple bridge with ebony cap, and a closed back design. The concert s hoop diameter measures 8 inches and features antique brass hardware with a closed back design. The soprano s hoop measures 6 inches and comes dressed in chrome with an open back design. The part numbers are KA-BNJ- BK-C (concert) and KA-BNJ-BK-S (soprano). The banjo ukulele is recognized for its distinctive tone and ability to project sound in solo and ensemble settings. The banjo ukulele was originally designed by Alvin Keech in 1917 and was popularized by musicians such as George Formby and Roy Smeck. George Harrison favored the instrument in later years and recorded his song Any Road on banjo uke. U-BASS, Stand Out Stands, and an extensive line of Ukulele accessories. Kala Brand Music Co. also
KALA Adds New Model to Classic Arch Top Series Kala Brand Music Co. has added a new Honeyburst model to its very popular arch top ukulele series. Regarded as one of Kala s signature models, the arch top series is a tenor sized ukulele with a design that is innovative, yet reminiscent of a classic arch top guitar. Similar in design to Kala s original Sunburst arch top model, the Honeyburst features a satin finish that accentuates its vintage appearance while also enhancing the tonal quality. The Kala arch tops come fitted with a custom Active EQ system that provides great sound and makes live performance a breeze. Other features include a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, white pearloid binding, die cast tuners, and Aquila Strings. The model numbers are KA- JTE/HB (Honeyburst) and KA-JTE/2TS (Sunburst). U-BASS, Stand Out Stands, and an extensive line of ukulele accessories. Kala Brand Music Co. also distributes Aquila Strings KALA Cedar Top/Acacia Ukulele
Kala Brand Music Co has once again combined a striking design with a distinctive sound in the company s new Cedar Top/Acacia Ukulele Series. With a solid cedar top, acacia back and sides, and rich gloss finish, the sublime design of these ukes make them hard to put away, while the rich full bodied tone make them hard to stop playing. Available in concert and tenor sizes, other design details include a distinctive slotted headstock with multiwood cap; and padauk binding on the body, fingerboard, and rosette. A rosewood fingerboard, Aquila strings, and Grover vintage open geared tuners are also standard on both sizes. Model numbers are KA-ACP-CTG for the concert size, and KA-ATP-CT for the tenor size. U-BASS, Stand Out Stands, and an extensive line of ukulele accessories. Kala Brand Music Co. also Kala s New Travel Uke Fits In Your Pocket! Kala Brand Music Co. has morphed two of its popular models into the ultimate portable ukulele with the release of the Kala Travel-Pocket Uke. Measuring 16 from top to bottom the Pocket Travel Uke combines Kala s Thinline Travel and the Pocket Uke series into one amazing uke on the go. Despite its diminutive size the instrument s arched back construction and solid spruce top provides a startlingly full sound. A padded gig bag with an embroidered logo is included with each instrument. With a body depth of 1.5 the Travel-Pocket is played on a Sopranissimo scale which totals 11 from nut to saddle. Other features include mahogany back and sides, rosewood finger board and bridge, mahogany neck, open back geared tuners with black buttons, and premium Aquila Nyglut strings. The model number is KA-PU- SSTU. U-BASS, Stand Out Stands, and an extensive line of ukulele accessories. Kala Brand Music Co. also
SILVER RUMBLERS! Kala s New Strings for U-BASS Kala U-BASS and Aquila Corde have collaborated to produce SILVER RUMBLERS, a newly formulated proprietary string engineered specifically for Kala Brand s award winning portable U-BASS instruments. Using Aquila s patented technology and materials, SILVER RUMBLERS are a special blend of Aquila s Nyglut compound and calcium carbonate which gives them increased density, stability and, most importantly, the ability to resonate tone at very low frequencies. SILVER RUMBLERS are available in retail packages and will also be included as standard on Kala s new U- BASS, the Rumbler. Kala offers three additional string choices for U-Bassists that include the original U- BASS proprietary Polyurethane strings, Pyramid silver plated copper wound and Aquila Thundergut strings. The model # for the SILVER RUMBLERS is AQ-UBASS-RMBL.