As a u-bass player for several years now ...is it a ton of fun? Yes, absolutely! I bought a u-bass due to health issues. It's size and weight allowed me to play bass again. I grew to love both the playability and the tone. I have since had a custom 30" scale bass built and also bought and modified a p bass. I love them both and practice with both but a day doesn't go by that I don't pick up the u-bass simply because it's a joy to play and listen to. So, you don't have to think of it as simply something to start with. Trust me it holds it own as an instrument and is plenty versatile. I believe I have bought eleven basses over time now ...and overall for me as far as value, playability & tone, the u-bass ranks personally as my best purchase and yes I am over the health issues that restricted my playing in the past. Am I a u-bass fan ...Yes, absolutely!
I was an previous owner of a Kala UBass. I was interested in your comments regarding the Steel string UBass. I was not aware of this. I assume this model bass has a strengthened neck for the additional tension. I sold my UBass due to the finger roll of the rubber strings. I am interested in the model number of the steel string version. Thx.
I know you posted 10 months ago but.. A: There is very little tension to begin with. B: These are the strings it should be fine. Just change em out. Kala Flatwound U•BASS 4-String Set by Gallistrings (KA-BASS-4FW)
Interesting that you have posted this video. I just started playing bass at the request of an "old farts" band. One of them has a U bass which I started on. A fun little instrument to learn on or just use as your bass. I have since moved on to a Mikro bass only because of the 12 fret limitation. (I also don't like playing borrowed instruments). The U bass is much lighter in weight, makes a 1 -2 hr. gig easier. Great video and assessment of the U Bass. BTW, learning much from your channel and "inching" closer to joining to your Bass Lab,
Yes. If you're not familiar with truss adjustment you might want to have luthier set it up for you. I have a Denver fretless ubass and I like the old jazzy sound of the walking bass so I use Aquila Thunder Blacks.
Good lesson James we need more like this on the U-bass! Bass on!
Thanks for the kind words, glad you like it, Rog! :-)
As a u-bass player for several years now ...is it a ton of fun? Yes, absolutely! I bought a u-bass due to health issues. It's size and weight allowed me to play bass again. I grew to love both the playability and the tone. I have since had a custom 30" scale bass built and also bought and modified a p bass. I love them both and practice with both but a day doesn't go by that I don't pick up the u-bass simply because it's a joy to play and listen to. So, you don't have to think of it as simply something to start with. Trust me it holds it own as an instrument and is plenty versatile. I believe I have bought eleven basses over time now ...and overall for me as far as value, playability & tone, the u-bass ranks personally as my best purchase and yes I am over the health issues that restricted my playing in the past. Am I a u-bass fan ...Yes, absolutely!
Great share! All the best!
Thanks Man! New suscriber and brand new to music. I bought a baritone a bass ukulele. Already having fun.
Been checking these out for a minute now. Looking to get one for travel.
Yes, it is definitely worth it!
I was an previous owner of a Kala UBass. I was interested in your comments regarding the Steel string UBass. I was not aware of this.
I assume this model bass has a strengthened neck for the additional tension.
I sold my UBass due to the finger roll of the rubber strings.
I am interested in the model number of the steel string version. Thx.
I know you posted 10 months ago but..
A: There is very little tension to begin with.
B: These are the strings it should be fine. Just change em out.
Kala Flatwound U•BASS 4-String Set by Gallistrings (KA-BASS-4FW)
Interesting that you have posted this video. I just started playing bass at the request of an "old farts" band. One of them has a U bass which I started on. A fun little instrument to learn on or just use as your bass. I have since moved on to a Mikro bass only because of the 12 fret limitation. (I also don't like playing borrowed instruments). The U bass is much lighter in weight, makes a 1 -2 hr. gig easier. Great video and assessment of the U Bass. BTW, learning much from your channel and "inching" closer to joining to your Bass Lab,
That is great to hear! Let me know if you have questions on joining Bass Lab PLUS! All the best!
fun. Is it possible to have no distortion on your voice?
Can I change rubber strings on Kala u bass for steel strings.
Yes. If you're not familiar with truss adjustment you might want to have luthier set it up for you. I have a Denver fretless ubass and I like the old jazzy sound of the walking bass so I use Aquila Thunder Blacks.
Buy both. They each have their specialties❤️ Kala isn’t too expensive