People scoff, but these things are really comfortable. We got one for our 'tween daughter because she has cerebral palsy, which makes her hands a bit tense and hard to relax. The polyurethane strings are gentle on the fingers, and the compact size makes it a breeze to transport between home and lessons. I can even help her pick out a tune on it, and I'm recovering from hand surgery myself and don't even play. For such comfortable strings it has a respectable sound. The price was right. We're happy with it!
Gosh, these instruments look like it is the way to go! They don't sound any different than the regular basses, and they look way more comfortable to play.
Hmmm, not sure what you are using for an Amp and miking but the tone from the instrument is not great. Too much of the plucking sound. I played a much more expensive Uke bass through an amp and was very impressed with the sound. I have a Kala uke I like a lot, but I think I would pass on the inexpensive U-bass based on the tone here. If a beginner is looking for something to get started with Squier makes inexpensive bases with much better tone.
What size of ukulele youd say that is? Is it like a tenor? Concert ukuleles look like that too, or maybe a little smalle, i want to convert one to u bass thats why my question.
Really like the size of the uke bass , but the most inherent problem is the constant "buzz" if you don't hits the notes cleanly. Any suggestions as to how to rectify this?
They're definitely a cool idea and very convenient, but honestly, if you just listen without looking, you can tell it's not a full-size bass. There's WAY too much finger noise. They sound clunky as hell.
Yeah - the amp amplifies the finger noise. Be sure and let me know when people start recoding with these instead of full-size basses, since they sound so good to your ear.
+Grvthang Yeah... that was my thought. Sure it's sweet but, if you're going to play something to make deep sounds, and to be tuned as EADG, and it has to be plugged in nevertheless, why don't just play a regular bass guitar, and make it sound better?
Grvthang The U Bass Ambassadors are recording with them. I've gigged with one often, and I play electric and upright too. It's different, not better or worse. If you don't like it, good for you. I'll make special note of that in my list of things about which I couldn't care less.
People scoff, but these things are really comfortable. We got one for our 'tween daughter because she has cerebral palsy, which makes her hands a bit tense and hard to relax. The polyurethane strings are gentle on the fingers, and the compact size makes it a breeze to transport between home and lessons. I can even help her pick out a tune on it, and I'm recovering from hand surgery myself and don't even play. For such comfortable strings it has a respectable sound. The price was right. We're happy with it!
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What ever works to get the job done will do you...
Always a treat to visit with Ron Saul in his shop. Thanks for posting Ron's take on U-Bass basics. ;-)
What an amazing instrument. I had never heard of a U Bass until today. How cool!
This is now on my bucket list. I gotta learn how to play one. The sound. Meooo
Gosh, these instruments look like it is the way to go! They don't sound any different than the regular basses, and they look way more comfortable to play.
Easier than carrying a dog house bass.its just as loud a bass guitar🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆
Deep rich sound...
Hi colleague I need to buy Bass Ukelele strings. Do you know some link in order to get them? Thanks
Hmmm, not sure what you are using for an Amp and miking but the tone from the instrument is not great. Too much of the plucking sound. I played a much more expensive Uke bass through an amp and was very impressed with the sound. I have a Kala uke I like a lot, but I think I would pass on the inexpensive U-bass based on the tone here. If a beginner is looking for something to get started with Squier makes inexpensive bases with much better tone.
Can you convert a concert Uke to a bass???????????
Can you convert a Chevrolet into a Ford?
Is the ubass not loud enough to play along side a uke or acoustic guitar w/out an amp?
No, it isn't.
For that situation, the double bass was invented.
Thank you so much lesson, it helped me a lot.
I play guitar already, but your tips were very helpful.
Thanks again
What size of ukulele youd say that is? Is it like a tenor? Concert ukuleles look like that too, or maybe a little smalle, i want to convert one to u bass thats why my question.
Major Tom it is size of baritone body, that they use to u bass
Nice thanks for answering, i think a conversion would not be too easy nor cheap so i think its out of the question.
i think so too. and also because u bass have quite thick strings. there will be almost no place for them on tenor or concert ukulele body.
Really like the size of the uke bass , but the most inherent problem is the constant "buzz" if you don't hits the notes cleanly. Any suggestions as to how to rectify this?
Buy a fretless one
Can you play it thru a regular guitar amp?
If it has a pickup, then yes. A bass amp would work much better, but a guitar amp would technically work
Just don't turn the volume up too much.
Hi! It's very good, but try it also with Salgofootdrum
Great information, thanks. If you burn the indoor hat I will subscribe.
i have a Fender Ukulele. Can i convert it to a Bass putting those strings or not?
+Rolando Gutierrez ROFL
+Rolando Gutierrez
No, the scale is different, the neck has a truss rod, the strings won't fit, and the neck is wider.
Hello does it sounds good in an electro acoustic guitar amp?
we have the exact same one including tuner!
2:14
that's captain shiner :o
what amp you recomend. what u bass you are using?
Eduardo Schwedersky
Eduardo Schwedersky I have a Orange Crush Bass 25! It sounds Great.
You need an amp.
LOL He's plugged into an amp.
Just swap them the other way. I am sure that will work.
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Nice wedding ring 4:31 ;)
Your UBass doesn't have a built-in tuner? I ask for I see you have a Snark on it.
The Snark is a bit more accurate..
Disappointing it has to be played with an amplifier ..If you're playing with a regular acoustic ukulele.
It virtually defeats the purpose
They're definitely a cool idea and very convenient, but honestly, if you just listen without looking, you can tell it's not a full-size bass. There's WAY too much finger noise. They sound clunky as hell.
Check them out in an amp ;) And they make round wound strings for it now so you get way less clunk
Yeah - the amp amplifies the finger noise. Be sure and let me know when people start recoding with these instead of full-size basses, since they sound so good to your ear.
+Grvthang Yeah... that was my thought. Sure it's sweet but, if you're going to play something to make deep sounds, and to be tuned as EADG, and it has to be plugged in nevertheless, why don't just play a regular bass guitar, and make it sound better?
Grvthang The U Bass Ambassadors are recording with them. I've gigged with one often, and I play electric and upright too. It's different, not better or worse. If you don't like it, good for you. I'll make special note of that in my list of things about which I couldn't care less.
You can get rid of a lot of finger noise by adjusting the knobs slightly.