bottomfeed Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 [quote name='pete.young' post='874915' date='Jun 22 2010, 10:36 PM']Bass Ukelele? Hell no. I was in Hobgoblin Music in London earlier today, and downstairs they have a bass mandolin. It looks like this: Yes, those are real full-size guitars in the picture.[/quote] hmmm..... maybe size is important after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlitos71 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 [quote name='silentbob' post='874877' date='Jun 22 2010, 09:53 PM']Westside Music Centre in Taunton[/quote] thanks silentbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) It's here and it is a a lot of fun It is pretty fussy about what it sees as a pre-amp, as all piezo pickups which are unbuffered are. Edited June 24, 2010 by owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 [quote name='owen' post='876774' date='Jun 24 2010, 07:49 PM']It's here and it is a a lot of fun It is pretty fussy about what it sees as a pre-amp, as all piezo pickups which are unbuffered are.[/quote] I'm very, very jealous! I've decided that my bank balance won't stretch to a bass ukulele right now so I'm going to settle for a normal ukulele instead. BTW I have just spoken to a friend of mine who has been playing ukuleles for years and he recommended [url="http://www.ukulelehunt.com"]www.ukulelehunt.com[/url] as a useful site for info on buying a first ukulele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I did a short review. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=93168"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=93168[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Fancy joining this band..fantastic! Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've just bought a Kala Bass Uke and it's AMAZING!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 BigJim speaks the truth. [quote name='BigJim' post='893929' date='Jul 13 2010, 05:00 PM']I've just bought a Kala Bass Uke and it's AMAZING!!!!![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 UOOGB? The Rinky Dinks are loads better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlebassman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I've just bought one too! A Kala U Bass, it's great fun. Gonna be using it at an acoustic gig this weekend with the band I am in. People look amused when you take it out of the case, but are usually blown away when they hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I was introduced to the UOOGB by a neighbour who showed me the "Anarchy in the Ukulele" DVD. Brilliant stuff! Has anyone noticed that neither of the bassists in the bands on this page were playing bass ukes?? I'd still buy a fretless one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ordered one of these at Bassdirect for my birthday and I've been enjoying it a lot since last week ... It's just very handy to have around when you're watching tv or sitting outside in the garden. No need to plug in amps or drag cords across the room since the sound is more than audible enough when played alone.. Plugged in however it sounds huge and fat ...and it inspires (the most important factor). Thicker than a Precision but still enough definition. Only disadvantage for me is the tuning..it detunes quickly and you need to retune a lot.. Maybe the strings need some time to settle ? When it arrived it was detuned more than an octave lower and it took nearly half an hour to get all the strings to pitch.. Edit : other disadvantage : when you get used to the smaller scale of the fretboard and you go back to an electric bass, it takes some time to get back into your old habits.. When I took my Sandberg and played it again it felt like a truck when I compared it with the Kala. Conclusion : I love it and actually every bass-player should have one.. Short clip with the Kala.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygdrHhOul58[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 The tuning will settle. I love mine so much I have commissioned a 5 string one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1321990968' post='1445280'] The tuning will settle. I love mine so much I have commissioned a 5 string one. [/quote] That's a comforting thought.. thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm ordering one soon. I'm hooked too There's a guy on Youtube doing some amazing videos demonstrating just how good and versatile the uBass actually is. It's his videos that made me make the decision to get one. http://youtu.be/AjVCaTz-kF0 http://youtu.be/behtdlPnL6A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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