The Kala Flatwound U•BASS 4-String Set by Gallistrings is made with chrome steel wrapped around a nylon core. The strings are high tension and have a timbre and feel similar to a double bass. The set is designed for fast, stable intonation and adds warmth and consistency to the sound.
The chrome flatwound tape is smooth to the touch, so fingers glide along the fretboard. It also helps protect the neck from wear. The set works on fretted or fretless acoustic-electric U•BASS instruments.
This set is only for acoustic-electric U•BASS instruments and is not for use on solid body U•BASS models. The nut slots and string holes may need modification by an experienced instrument technician. A Flat Wound U•BASS Nut by TUSQ is available as an alternative to modifying the existing nut, and it should be installed by a technician only. Because the tension is higher, a truss rod adjustment is also recommended. Modifications performed by the user void the manufacturer warranty.
- Strings
- 4-string set: E, A, D, G
- Tuning
- Traditional bass tuning (EADG)
- Material
- Flatwound chrome steel over a nylon core
- Tension
- High
- Gauges
- .060 (1.52 mm), .080 (2.03 mm), .100 (2.54 mm), .130 (3.30 mm)
- Scale length
- 20" to 21"
- Compatibility
- Acoustic-electric U•BASS instruments, fretted or fretless; not for solid body U•BASS