Joebethell Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm off on a trip to Europe a bit later in the year in my old VW and I have been looking at the small acoustic/Ubasses to take with me but it seems the market is growning and I'm confused as to which to go for? Kala seem the most established but does anyone have a Shortbass or Ortega or even the countryman basses if so what would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I've got a Countryman ubass. The build quality and intonation isn't as good as a Kala, in my opinion, but they're a lot cheaper so you get what you pay for. Two general things I'll say. They are very low-volume unplugged, so unless you're happy with that, taking some sort of amplification may be necessary. The feel of the low-tension rubbery strings is not too everyone's taste. So, try before you buy is my advice. I'm in Derby, if it's convinient you're very welcome to come and try mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_kahuna_clu_bass.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks that's a really kind offer. I may take you up in it after a bit more research I'm hoping some one with the Shortbass one gets intouch as well as they look like they have a bigger body so I'm guessing they are louder? Can only really find reviews of the Kalas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I've got an Alvarez MSB which is a cool little acoustic bass. Strung with short scale half rounds and good fun to take away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Never heard of them will look it up thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 29 inch scale bass. http://www.snap-dragon-guitars.co.uk/snap-dragon-e-bass-4-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Was thinking more acoustic style as I was not planning on taking an amp with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 If you just want something to practice on in a quiet environment on your own a ubass might just fit the bill. However if you are thinking of playing with other musicians you will need a small practice amp to be heard. Even full scale acoustic basses struggle to be heard in a proper acoustic setting with acoustic guitars. The bass guitars in mariachi bands and double basses project decent amounts of bass. I do have a kala ubass and an acoustic bass and both require amplifiers to be heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Will mostly be for me to play and practice while I'm away but if an impromptu jam springs up it would be useful to have a quality tone either plugged in or audible. Edited July 27, 2015 by Joebethell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 A ubass is intended to be amplified. A large bodied acoustic bass guitar will work as long as you aren't up against much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_b_30_bk_acoustic_bassdeko.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytre Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) +1 on the thomann deko acoustic bass, obviously if you can find somewhere to store it, for £35ish they're a steal! Edited July 28, 2015 by Andytre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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