--- product_id: 469103153 title: "Kala Flatwound 4-String Set by Gallistrings" brand: "kala" price: "C$8371" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/469103153-kala-flatwound-4-string-set-by-gallistrings store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # High-tension strings with double bass timbre Chrome steel flatwound for smooth glide Durable nylon core for stable intonation Kala Flatwound 4-String Set by Gallistrings **Brand:** kala **Price:** C$8371 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Elevate your UBASS game with strings that sound as smooth as they feel! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kala Flatwound 4-String Set by Gallistrings by kala - **How much does it cost?** C$8371 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/469103153-kala-flatwound-4-string-set-by-gallistrings) ## Best For - kala enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kala brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rich Double Bass Tone:** High-tension strings deliver a warm, deep sound that commands attention on stage and in the studio. - • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Chrome steel flatwound tape lets your fingers glide effortlessly, reducing fatigue during long sessions. - • **Precision-Tuned Stability:** Durable nylon core ensures fast, stable intonation for flawless performance every time. - • **Perfect Fit for Kala UBASS:** Designed exclusively for 20"-21" acoustic-electric UBASS models, guaranteeing optimal string tension and secure fit. - • **Instrument Longevity Booster:** Flatwound design protects your fretboard and neck from wear, preserving your UBASS’s pristine condition. ## Overview The Kala Flatwound U•BASS® 4-String Set by Gallistrings features chrome steel flatwound strings wrapped around a durable nylon core, engineered for acoustic-electric UBASS models. These high-tension strings produce a warm, double bass-like timbre while offering smooth playability and stable intonation. The flatwound design also protects your instrument’s fretboard and neck, making this set ideal for musicians seeking rich tone, durability, and long-term instrument care. ## Description KalaFlatwound 4-String Set by Gallistrings ## Features - Smooth Chrome Flatwound Strings: The Kala UBASS Flatwound String Set by Gallistrings features chrome steel flatwound tape, offering a smooth feel and allowing your fingers to glide effortlessly across the fretboard - Double Bass-Like Timbre: These high-tension flatwound strings deliver a warm, consistent sound similar to that of a double bass, ideal for players seeking rich tone and excellent maneuverability - Durable Nylon Core: Wrapped in chrome steel, the durable nylon core ensures fast and stable intonation, bringing enhanced performance and long-lasting quality to your UBASS playing - Designed for Acoustic-Electric UBASS: Exclusively made for Kala Acoustic-Electric UBASS models with a scale length of 20" to 21", providing a secure fit and optimal performance - Protects Fretboard & Neck: The smooth, flatwound tape design not only delivers superior sound but also helps reduce wear and tear on your UBASS fretboard and neck, ensuring long-term instrument care ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kala - **String Gauge:** .060 (1.52 mm), .080 (2.03 mm), .100 (2.54 mm), .130 (3.30 mm) - **Color:** Silver - **Instrument:** Ukulele - **String Material Type:** Nylon ## Images ![Kala Flatwound 4-String Set by Gallistrings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lVQtmaAKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game changer strings for your U-Bass! *by D***L on April 18, 2025* These flatwound strings for the U-Bass are awesome! They brought my old mahogany Kala U-Bass back to life and back into regular use.I bought the bass back in 2012 and was initially very excited about it. My excitement faded quickly, however. I could never get the original black rubbery ("Road Toad Pahoehoe") strings that came on it to stay in tune for very long. And I could never get used to the way that they would roll when pressed against the fretboard. Frustrated, I put it aside after a month or two. A year or so later, I loaned it to my brother. Finding the same frustrations, he stuffed it into a closet.Then, a few weeks ago, a video about U-Basses popped up in my YouTube feed. I learned that, in the years since I had essentially abandoned my U-bass, a number of new types of strings had been developed for it. I ordered these strings, retrieved my U-Bass from my brother, and installed them.What a difference! These strings stay in tune, don't roll when fretted, are louder acoustically, and get a great upright-like tone. They were very easy to install and, considering that flatwound strings last for years, the somewhat higher cost was very much worth it. If you are frustrated with the black rubbery strings and/or would like a clearer and louder tone, give them a try! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kala Ubass *by G*** on June 3, 2025* FantasticGreat feel and toneJust what I hoped for ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pricey but worth it! *by L***Y on August 30, 2023* Coming from the rubber Pahoehoe strings, I found these flatwounds to be an improvement in several ways. 1. Tuning stability - the strings have very little stretch, so they tune up quickly and are stable after about 24 hours, compared to a week+ with the rubber strings. 2. They come with beads on the saddle end so you don't have to fuss with tying a knot. 3. The strings are easy for the fretting hand to slide along without sticking. I always had problems sliding on the rubber E and A strings. 4. TONE - *surprisingly* thick and punchy, esp. on the lower two strings. I was initially worried that flatwounds might sound too metallic or trebly for the U-Bass but it really sounds very very good and makes me want to play my U-Bass more.The only complaint I have is that the strings do not grip the tuning pegs very well and are prone to slipping off if you don't have enough windings (which you may not because the strings don't stretch much while tuning up). This makes tuning up rather fiddly, and you need to be careful to lock the string and use more windings than you might be used to with the rubber strings. Second, there is a bit more fret buzz and string noise, as is to be expected with metal-wound strings. That said, it was less than I expected and it does not detract from the sound too much. Overall I am quite impressed and feel that the advantages over the rubber strings make the cost worth it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kala U-Bass Flatwound String Set, 4-String (by Gallistrings) - Ernie Ball Slinky Long Scale 6-String Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings - 32-130 Gauge - D'Addario Bass Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Bass Strings - EXL170 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Powerful Durability - For 4 String Bass Guitars - 45-100 Regular Light, Long Scale --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/469103153-kala-flatwound-4-string-set-by-gallistrings](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/469103153-kala-flatwound-4-string-set-by-gallistrings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*