26/05/2026
Bakithi Kumalo Signature Acoustic-Electric Uā¢BASSĀ® (RRP Ā£299)
Bakithi Kumalo has been a proud endorsee of the Kala Uā¢BASSĀ® for over a decade. Longtime collaborator and bassist for Paul Simon, Bakithiās world-renowned work for 1985ās Graceland in South Africa launched his lifelong career as bassist, studio musician, and composer. As a new milestone, Bakithi and Kala have designed his very own Signature Acoustic-Electric Uā¢BASSĀ® to help share his unique sound and philosophy as a bassist with players of any level.
With this Signature Uā¢BASSĀ®, Kala & Bakithi set out to create the perfect Uā¢BASS introduction for new and experienced bass players alike. This fretted bass pairs a Natural Mahogany build with the Kala Round Wound Uā¢BASSĀ® Strings for a clear and confident tone. Personal touches include Bakithiās signature black pickguard and custom Zulu shield headstock artwork, hand-drawn by Bakithiās own album cover artist, Gus Liberdade.
Bakithiās Signature Uā¢BASSĀ® includes a Custom Gig Bag and access to free online companion lessons and bass line breakdowns specifically for the Uā¢BASSĀ®, featuring Bakithi and some of his most celebrated bass lines.
Specs
Top: Mahogany
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Finish: Satin
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Headstock: Standard
Bridge: Rosewood
Nut: Graphtech TUSQ
Saddle: Composite
Tuners: Custom Black Die Cast
Truss Rod: Yes
Strings: Kala Round Wounds
Electronics: Uā¢BASSĀ® Active EQ
Strap Button: Black x1
Includes: Custom Bakithi Padded Gig Bag