Kala U-BASS Review + Giveaway

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  • Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
  • If you're looking for a bass that is both small and versatile, then you'll want to check out the Acoustic Electric Kala U-Bass. This bass is perfect for beginners and experts alike, and I think it's worth checking out!
    In this review, I'll give you a detailed look at the features of the Acoustic Kala U-Bass and see if it is worth investing in. (This is the perfect acoustic bass replacement)
    I will also be doing a giveaway for a free Kala U-Bass, so be sure to WATCH UNTIL THE END!
    To enter into the giveaway go to travisdykesmusic.com/ and submit your email on the home page! (if you already have submitted your email on my website on another giveaway, then you are already entered. I'm drawing names from only people on my email list.)
    Here's the Bass!
    Acoustic Electric Kala U-BASS | kalabrand.com/TDJ
    Get 10% off with my discount code: B7F68AE8485
    Video Chapters
    00:00 | Intro
    01:03 | Build Quality
    01:25 | String Setup
    02:05 | String Action
    02:17 | Built-in Tuner
    02:30 | 3 Band EQ
    02:50 | Back Plate
    03:39 | Sound Test: Direct In
    04:39 | Sound Test: Acoustic
    05:29 | Cost
    05:54 | Who Should Buy It?
    06:39 | Giveaway
    07:27 | Outro
    Do you guys like this series so far? Have any products you wanna see me review?
    Let me know in the comments!
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  • @matthewmcguigan4293
    @matthewmcguigan4293 Рік тому +53

    I saw a Kala Ubass at Chuck Levins. Picked it up as a joke to show my friends, but then I played it... Wow. Then, I called my wife. Then, I bought it. Still happy about all that five years later.

    • @matthewwade1003
      @matthewwade1003 Рік тому +9

      the "then I called my wife" part resonates lol

  • @jonhmusic423
    @jonhmusic423 7 місяців тому +9

    Secret weapon for the ubass - Galli nylon wound strings. They're nylon core, with a nylon round winding. Higher tension than the poly strings on most ubasses, and far more stable in terms of tuning, but still give a great upright type tone

    • @matboyrd
      @matboyrd 2 місяці тому

      Do you have a link to where you bought them?

  • @OrbitalDeathRay
    @OrbitalDeathRay Рік тому +4

    Love you in the review format, mostly because of your excellent playing/demonstrations. Keep it up!

  • @Gromabdonj
    @Gromabdonj Рік тому +3

    Love the sound! Seems to be so practical. Thanks for the review man. Also thanks for being so generous, will definitely tap in the giveaway 😎 love the reviews!❤

  • @mikebennett214
    @mikebennett214 Рік тому +4

    Definitely here for more of the tutorial and technique content... but i'll also (happily) watch some reviews. Recently found your channel and also recently started playing bass. Loving everything so far!

  • @brianenochs6375
    @brianenochs6375 Рік тому +7

    Small bass with BIG sound! I absolutely love the tone that they have plugged in! 😎🔥

  • @JLong-py6mx
    @JLong-py6mx Рік тому +1

    Done! Awesome review! I appreciate these type of straight forward, honest reviews.

  • @larryrhindress2972
    @larryrhindress2972 9 місяців тому +1

    A well done video!! I bought a Kala bass a few years ago and it is a GEM!! Travis demonstrates what big sound this little instrument has! Paul Simon's bass player uses one!

  • @isabelsdad728
    @isabelsdad728 Рік тому +1

    I'm impressed with the sound! I can see taking that on vacation to play with friends or just practicing.

  • @byron92870
    @byron92870 Рік тому +1

    What made that little bass sound so good was YOU playing it! Love your channel.

  • @coltensnider2532
    @coltensnider2532 Рік тому +1

    I'm in! This is on my list to buy next anyway. Great video!

  • @xanderlegaspi
    @xanderlegaspi Рік тому

    Entered and liked! Love your videos. You helped me get started with bass these past few months. Thanks for what you do sir.

  • @ManningKent
    @ManningKent Рік тому +1

    I have been wanting to try out the u bass. Would be great to use at church to play with a mostly acoustic set up.

  • @Th3legend27
    @Th3legend27 Рік тому +1

    Yes, big fan of this review type video. More!

  • @bmint
    @bmint Рік тому +1

    That sounds so funky.. that’s awesome

  • @knormalday708
    @knormalday708 Рік тому +1

    Great review bro. Really enjoy your content. Not a bass player (more Keys, drums and brass) but you make me feel like I could do it. Look forward to working with you someday. God bless.

  • @GeniusIgnoramus
    @GeniusIgnoramus Рік тому

    Yeah, keep doing it, man. You're killing it.

  • @53chute
    @53chute Рік тому

    Love my u-bass with metal strings. Double love my baritone Kala electric. My Kala tenor 8 string is fun for a duet type sound.
    Thanks for the review - enjoyed it.

  • @keithburnt6073
    @keithburnt6073 Рік тому

    sounds great and love the materials :) wonder what they would sound with the Aquila Thunder Reds strings.

  • @stephenbobic3226
    @stephenbobic3226 Рік тому

    I have the older version without the back plate and with the nylon/rubber strings. I use it when I am doing some old-time or bluegrass type stuff because it does have that big, upright sound or with a ukulele group. I also take it when I travel for business so i can practice without having to carry a big bag.
    The only issues I have is the lack of the back plate, so when I have to change the strings, it's a big pain, but not impossible and the end pin is also the jack for the amp and it works it's way loose. Luckily, someone showed me a neat trip about working on those, so it's not too bad.
    Nice review!

  • @folkfingerstylefreddy2154
    @folkfingerstylefreddy2154 12 днів тому

    I have the exact same striped black wood Kala and I love it!

  • @EthanTheBassPlayer
    @EthanTheBassPlayer Рік тому +3

    I would definitely love a review of some of the Donner basses

  • @misterlimerick7601
    @misterlimerick7601 Рік тому +2

    Excellent review. One question. I ASSUME you ordered a bass with round wounds, and you replaced them with flat wounds. Did you have to modify the nut or bridge or did the flats fit in the nut as is. Another utuber said he had to enlarge the nut since the flats where a larger diameter. Thanks !

  • @sTVG2
    @sTVG2 Рік тому +1

    Bro! that Ivory corduroy is killin. Great style

  • @mileskirklin346
    @mileskirklin346 Місяць тому

    Love these little things even with the crazy rubber strings

  • @spencerdirks2415
    @spencerdirks2415 Рік тому

    I've wanted one of these for a while! I missed the chance to pick one up for a song on marketplace months back and I've been thinking about it ever since!

  • @Matheus.t.e
    @Matheus.t.e Рік тому +1

    Great video as always. I'll definitely have a U-bass someday, no matter the brand or pricetag, just for fun, practice and some acoustic moments that life requires haha.

  • @fanuellandolf2009
    @fanuellandolf2009 Рік тому

    Awesome video. Thank You for the review.

  • @paulbeahm3891
    @paulbeahm3891 Рік тому +2

    Wouldn't buy a fretted one but the fretless one I have I absolutely love. The rubber strings aren't bad... until you try non rubber ones, now I'm never going back.

  • @TheBartostock
    @TheBartostock Рік тому +1

    Please review the HX Stomp for bass and show us how you’d use it.

  • @edburdo
    @edburdo 11 місяців тому +1

    For strings... check out the Aquila Thunderbrown U•BASS strings. They aren't as sticky as the nylon types... and have a great sound. I have a Kala Passenger with them... love them.

  • @edburdo
    @edburdo 11 місяців тому +1

    I bought mine because we were part of a ukulele group. And they wanted a bass player... this fit the bill perfectly.

  • @victorcurtis6400
    @victorcurtis6400 Рік тому +1

    Man my UBass fever had almost been cured and then along comes Travis!😂😂😂

  • @brunobaritono93
    @brunobaritono93 Місяць тому

    I liked this video very much. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @michaelbrohl1625
    @michaelbrohl1625 8 місяців тому

    I would e q it differently than you did, but it sounds really cool. Great playing by you as well.

  • @mlchaelphelps1158
    @mlchaelphelps1158 Рік тому

    I have a solid body 4 and 5, and they are power houses, kala's moto, more bass, less space. I use my pee wee basses at church, and I only have the volume and tone controls at 9 - 12 o'clock and it lays right in with the rest of the band with plenty available if needed 👍🏽

  • @beekeepingpreacher
    @beekeepingpreacher Рік тому

    Awesome review on a pretty sweet bass, definitely sounds better than the Harley Benton that I used to have (had to sell it)

  • @danmatera1885
    @danmatera1885 Рік тому

    Did you add your own flats? If so what strings and did you need to adjust the bass for intonation,etc.? I notice they only sell with rubber or rounds

  • @travisreed5965
    @travisreed5965 Рік тому

    Yo Travis,
    I say why not develop more product review episodes. Especially if these are products that you are using and believe in. As for the give - a- way , had you not offered this option, I never would have discovered your website. So that's a win. I scrolled down the site and located the email box but is that the email link to the give-a-away? or did I add my email in the wrong drop down box?
    Also, I throughly enjoyed your Q&A with the wife and your buddy. Chock full of humor for sure. Anyway, thanx for all the tutorials and all the best with the calendar year of 2023.
    Stay Rowdy,
    Cheers

  • @snapshot79
    @snapshot79 Рік тому +1

    Is it loud enough to keep up withan accoustic guitar?

  • @PowderedToastMan420
    @PowderedToastMan420 Рік тому +2

    Love it.

  • @nehemaiah
    @nehemaiah Рік тому

    love the video, anyway is the giveaway international? hehehe. living in singapore!

  • @rushkiss2012
    @rushkiss2012 6 місяців тому

    Do they come with strap buttons if not can you order them with them?

  • @an1k199
    @an1k199 Рік тому

    I love these Basses, so much fun, i Only Player Thema in a Music Store rn... I would Love to Play it in the youth of my Church!xD🔥😁

  • @LP_Guitar
    @LP_Guitar Рік тому +3

    Tone is like a nice warm hug 😂

  • @countryalexander7175
    @countryalexander7175 Рік тому

    NIce! Good Info!

  • @thomaswalker8790
    @thomaswalker8790 Рік тому +1

    Pretty cool

  • @Jimmy_Martinez
    @Jimmy_Martinez Рік тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @Myndi78
    @Myndi78 Рік тому +2

    I was a bassplayer for a long time but the last decade I haven't played at all and I am starting to miss it! I could totally see myself picking up one of these! They sound great, don't take up much room and I wouldn't need to buy an amp! I'm here for it and so are my small hands 😂

  • @haileyneel8426
    @haileyneel8426 Рік тому

    I’d love to win this!!!

  • @evidenceeriamiatoe3815
    @evidenceeriamiatoe3815 Рік тому

    Can u please do a review of bass synths keyboard like the moog, notation, korg ms2000?

  • @kane6529
    @kane6529 Рік тому +1

    Man I’d love to tickle that little fretboard 🔥those things sound crazy for the size

  • @hiivatti67
    @hiivatti67 8 місяців тому

    I gig my Kala more than any other of my basses. I have mine about 9? Years ago and it dont have that back access then. I just buy Harley Benton and it is maybe better than old Kala and cost only 165€.

  • @sherlock4791
    @sherlock4791 Рік тому +2

    Kinda curious as where to actually buy the strings

    • @TravisDykes
      @TravisDykes  Рік тому

      You should be able to buy them on their website!

  • @evidenceeriamiatoe3815
    @evidenceeriamiatoe3815 Рік тому

    What acoustic bass you prefer Kala or Lanikai?

  • @MsMusicman56
    @MsMusicman56 Рік тому

    This sounds grouse and looking for a small u bass as I'm getting my shoulder operated on n will be out of action for 4 months. But, this is over a grand here in Australia!

  • @stormprooftraining2012
    @stormprooftraining2012 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @user-uf7fe3bg1e
    @user-uf7fe3bg1e 11 місяців тому

    Top

  • @FineasCrisan
    @FineasCrisan Рік тому

    nice vid

  • @NoahUbf
    @NoahUbf Рік тому

    Perfect for traveling )

  • @katebattaforyen
    @katebattaforyen Рік тому

    Who won the bass,

  • @wrapx
    @wrapx Рік тому +1

    Done

  • @Metalbass1979
    @Metalbass1979 Рік тому +1

    I love your playing content, but would gladly accept product content, especially if it includes playing the products. A lot of 'reviews' that people put out are nothing more than talking that is basically just reading the product description.

  • @poenyasaja
    @poenyasaja Рік тому +1

    Boss tah...

  • @jr.zz7162
    @jr.zz7162 Рік тому

    Can u slap it

  • @williamhenry8144
    @williamhenry8144 Рік тому

    Can I win it ....thank you....

  • @rarebasses
    @rarebasses Рік тому

    So… in the Hawaiian language all the vowels are pronounced as they are properly…
    So “KALA” would be pronounced “Kay Lay”

  • @gavrickbeezer7162
    @gavrickbeezer7162 Рік тому

    Nice