A very interesting and complete demo of this unique instrument. Another reason for using such a small instrument would be for chronic back pain, to massively reduce the weight when playing... 👴🏻✨
Anderton's in Guildford, UK sells them and they do ship to the U.S.A. That's how I bought mine and there was no problem. And the shipping cost was not as much as I thought it would be.
I think I'm going to get one. I'm a fan of flat wounds, so I'd replaced the supplied strings with the heavier Kala flats (just released) which have been made specially for their new solid body mini bass.
I just got my Blackstar (u)Bass (which is also my first bass ever) and I really want to do this but the difference in string gauge is concerning me. Would going from the Carry-on roundwound 125-106-85-65 To the Kala Flatwound 109-89-69-49 Be an issue? Will I have to replace the nut?
@@k_levande hi, after watching this, I bought the strings using the link in the video. ua-cam.com/video/K_-OuDN5Ux0/v-deo.htmlsi=AeL2Ek7pK7yLXIWR. Sorry, I realise I didn’t give the proper specs in the first post.
Sounds perfect for our fortnightly back porch jam sessions and beers. Bass is Bass right? My big old basses are wieldy sitting around a big table. Ima gunna get one.
I would string it with the lowest four strings of a 5 string set .135 to .065 to get better tension. I notice on their website it comes with .125 to .065 gauge strings which will provide more tension.
a luthier told me that if you use long scale or short scale bass strings, even if you cut them you won't be able to fix them on the head and in the keys
Sounds OK, but a little lacking in the low end, unsurprisingly. I still prefer the ukulele bass though--notwithstanding the floppy strings! You can get almost double bass sounds with one of those.
Hello. Cool playing. What set of strings is available for this bass? 37-90 set of steel with taper at 23.5" scale. Hard to find... Or is it possible to get 90´s or 100´s without taper in the Tuning Head`s?
They changed the info on their site and it now says the set is 125-105-85-65. The scale is a tricky length and I haven't restrung it yet. Hopefully Blackstar starts to sell the strings, but I don't have a perfect answer for that question yet...
Hello! Did I just hear your bass buzz/hum at around 12:38? I'm asking because I have this exact bass and it's buzzing, too! I'm not sure if it's just the unit I got. I get rid of the buzz using a noise gate, but it would be nice to plug it directly without the buzz. Drives me nuts!
@@TitoKenRadio It shouldn't buzz unless you have a grounding issue (or interference) either with the bass or your home's electrical circuit. It's a split coil pickup which should be noise canceling. Have you tried it in another room, house or venue?
@@MyMusicMasterclass yes, I have. We already moved houses and I tried it all over the new place. I guess it really is a grounding issue with the bass itself. It's on its way to a luthier now. 🙌
I think the way the pickup is placed is to make up for the fact short scale instruments have a tubbier sound. Lets you get the pokey sound that some full-scale basses have.
@@megatherion2695 Ha, I don't take anything personally. I film these videos very quickly with minimal editing to keep them fresh and real. I'm bound to make a mistake once in a while and I'm always happy when someone catches it.
I'd get it in an instant if it had lighter gauge from the box, I expect short scale to feel a bit floppy, not like regular bass, I already have that. And new lighter strings for this scale are, like, half the price of the instrument.
A very interesting and complete demo of this unique instrument. Another reason for using such a small instrument would be for chronic back pain, to massively reduce the weight when playing... 👴🏻✨
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Your voice texture is soo damn good 😌❤️
I'm totally gonna get one
Anderton's in Guildford, UK sells them and they do ship to the U.S.A. That's how I bought mine and there was no problem. And the shipping cost was not as much as I thought it would be.
Great and thorough review. Thanks!
I think I'm going to get one. I'm a fan of flat wounds, so I'd replaced the supplied strings with the heavier Kala flats (just released) which have been made specially for their new solid body mini bass.
I just got my Blackstar (u)Bass (which is also my first bass ever) and I really want to do this but the difference in string gauge is concerning me.
Would going from the Carry-on roundwound 125-106-85-65
To the
Kala Flatwound 109-89-69-49
Be an issue? Will I have to replace the nut?
@@k_levande Hi, I put on the Kala 0.06, 0.08, 0.10, 0.13 flatwounds - haven’t looked back. I didn’t have to make any nut adjustments.
@@pittarak1
You put the 20”-21” scale strings on the 23.46” scale blackstar? •.•
I didn’t know that was possible!
Thank You!
@@k_levande hi, after watching this, I bought the strings using the link in the video. ua-cam.com/video/K_-OuDN5Ux0/v-deo.htmlsi=AeL2Ek7pK7yLXIWR. Sorry, I realise I didn’t give the proper specs in the first post.
@@k_levande ua-cam.com/video/K_-OuDN5Ux0/v-deo.htmlsi=AeL2Ek7pK7yLXIWR the link to the strings is also present
I've got a Ubass also. Those are great. Definitely worth having. I might check out this bass too.
Yeah, I have a ubass and an Ashbory. I love them for different reasons. This bass is more like an electric bass, so it serves a different purpose.
Sounds perfect for our fortnightly back porch jam sessions and beers. Bass is Bass right? My big old basses are wieldy sitting around a big table. Ima gunna get one.
For sure! It's a fun little instrument. And of course, back porch jam sessions are always encouraged 😁
Thank you for the video!
Yell Blackstar I'm sold. I'm gonna get one.
I would string it with the lowest four strings of a 5 string set .135 to .065 to get better tension. I notice on their website it comes with .125 to .065 gauge strings which will provide more tension.
a luthier told me that if you use long scale or short scale bass strings, even if you cut them you won't be able to fix them on the head and in the keys
legendery song , nice bass
sounds great
They discontinued this 8 seconds after introducing it, and it's six feet under. This cannot be found online.
very good review 👍🏻
Sounds perfect for my gigs! Beats having to hump around my Esquire. Wonder if I can get in uk?
Blackstar is based in the UK so it shouldn't be difficult.
Sounds OK, but a little lacking in the low end, unsurprisingly. I still prefer the ukulele bass though--notwithstanding the floppy strings! You can get almost double bass sounds with one of those.
I want it. Too bad you can't buy it anywhere. Can't even get "Out of stock". It's just gone.
Hello. Cool playing. What set of strings is available for this bass? 37-90 set of steel with taper at 23.5" scale. Hard to find...
Or is it possible to get 90´s or 100´s without taper in the Tuning Head`s?
They changed the info on their site and it now says the set is 125-105-85-65. The scale is a tricky length and I haven't restrung it yet. Hopefully Blackstar starts to sell the strings, but I don't have a perfect answer for that question yet...
Jonathan Wong made a comprehensive video about strings for short scale basses a few weeks ago. ua-cam.com/video/5Il0qBC-kn8/v-deo.html
Hello!
Did I just hear your bass buzz/hum at around 12:38?
I'm asking because I have this exact bass and it's buzzing, too!
I'm not sure if it's just the unit I got.
I get rid of the buzz using a noise gate, but it would be nice to plug it directly without the buzz.
Drives me nuts!
@@TitoKenRadio It shouldn't buzz unless you have a grounding issue (or interference) either with the bass or your home's electrical circuit. It's a split coil pickup which should be noise canceling. Have you tried it in another room, house or venue?
@@MyMusicMasterclass yes, I have. We already moved houses and I tried it all over the new place. I guess it really is a grounding issue with the bass itself. It's on its way to a luthier now. 🙌
Nice video! Thanks! How much does it weigh?
A little over 5 pounds.
I think the way the pickup is placed is to make up for the fact short scale instruments have a tubbier sound. Lets you get the pokey sound that some full-scale basses have.
Hello! Do you have table settings of this electric bass ?
height ropes, truss, etc? Thank you!
@@JoseGarcia-yk3dl Unfortunately not. I would check on Blackstar's page or contact their customer service.
@@MyMusicMasterclass thanks
Full size is 34", not 36"
Oops, you're totally right. I misspoke and missed it in the edit. Thanks for catching it.
@@MyMusicMasterclass You're welcome, and I'm glad you didn't take it like it was an insult 👍
@@megatherion2695 Ha, I don't take anything personally. I film these videos very quickly with minimal editing to keep them fresh and real. I'm bound to make a mistake once in a while and I'm always happy when someone catches it.
What string gauges and tuning does this ship with?
I assume maybe standard 45-105 in E standard? Would that not feel floppy?
I believe it's 37-90. That's the info I got for the video. It's tuned like a normal bass, E-A-D-G
better go with 50-110
The website says "Strings: 125-105-85-65"
I'd get it in an instant if it had lighter gauge from the box, I expect short scale to feel a bit floppy, not like regular bass, I already have that. And new lighter strings for this scale are, like, half the price of the instrument.
Hi. The notes are the same as in a regular size bass? The l’ouest note E is the same fracuency or an octave higher?
Same as a regular bass.
I can’t find a dealer that carries. Local or online. Did they stop making them? Please send me a link to buy one
Contact Blackstar's customer service from their website. They will have an answer for you.
Hi looking for a child beginner would this be suitable? Thank you for any advice
Yes, I think it would be great for a child with small hands.
Some sites say the scale is 20 inch , some say 23 inch. Looking for a 20 inch and this one would be perfect. Do you know?
This has a 23.46″ scale. Not sure you're going to find anything much smaller unless you get a u-bass, but those don't have metal strings.
Hay uku bass con cuerdas de metal
Bonjour, ça m'intéresserait de savoir laquelle. Est-ce que vous la possédez et si oui, vous en pensez quoi ?@@MayconZabala-ci9zk
Can I put flats on this?
To be honest, I don't know. Short scale flats may work, but I haven't restrung it yet.
@@MyMusicMasterclass ua-cam.com/video/K_-OuDN5Ux0/v-deo.htmlsi=AeL2Ek7pK7yLXIWR
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Can you slap on this bass?
Sure, if you want to.