*With apologies to Brian Setzer and The Stray Cats
It looks like the new Rumbler uBass is having a major influence on Kala’s Acoustic uBass line. Apparently the entire line is being refreshed with the same EQ and tuner electronics as the Rumbler.
The company’s uBass Web Site sports the new models. Updated photos should get posted soon.
The original solid Mahogany uBass is getting the Rumbler electronics, as does the Exotic Mahogany model. The Hutch Hutchinson Signature also is getting the Rumbler electronics and tuner.
It’s nice to see a refresh of the uBass line. Since the Rumbler sells for $399, it would be nice if Kala would lower the price of the updated models. Though I doubt they will.
I’m looking to get my hands on a Rumbler soon. Then again the Hutch Hutchinson with an EQ sounds really, really interesting. It would be a nice compliment to my acoustic HH.
Hmmm…Decisions, Decisions.
UPDATE: According to Mark Milazzo, Kala’s Branding Manager, the entire line of Acoustic-Electric uBasses will be updated with Rumbler-like electronics – that’s EQ, Shadow pickup and tuner – for 2013.
The Rumbler, however, features slightly different electronics than the other models. Its electronics package is proprietary to Kala, Milazo said.
He also noted Kala plans to hold the line on pricing for the updated models. They should have the same street prices we see now.
