redstriper Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I'm intrigued by these little basses and wonder what they are like to play. They are now available in the UK from Bass Direct, has anyone played one and if so what's the verdict? Quote
bobpalt Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I've had one for a while now, and its really good fun! Had to replace the strings quickly to the alternative make Mark sells (forget the name, sorry), and this made a huge difference. They dont go out of tune as much (they still do though to a certain extent) and sound better. The build quality isnt the best, although perfectly ok for the price, but the sound is ubelievable! I think they look cool, but friends assume its a toy, which only helps the illusion when they hear what it can do..................... Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I love the fact that their proprietary strings are called [i][b]Thundergut[/b][/i]. All sorts of images spring to mind, few of them suitable for a family website ... Quote
redstriper Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1351541189' post='1852428'] Steve's Hastings post! [/quote] Hastings? Sorry you've lost me......... Quote
razze06 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I've recently played one, and I controversially think it's a bit of a toy. It's essentially an ashbory bass in an ukulele shell, and it needs to be amplified to be heard. Soundwise, it has an interesting DB tone, but I can't see it being used instead of one anywhere. Sorry, not for me! Quote
Owen Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1351595820' post='1852979'] Hastings? Sorry you've lost me......... [/quote] Your post count was 1066 at the time Quote
redstriper Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1351597078' post='1853000'] Your post count was 1066 at the time [/quote] Crikey mate - you really need to get out more Quote
basskit_case Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I had one for a good few months, I did not like the sound, too rubber band like for me. Probably should have gone for the thundergut strings, may have improved things. Quote
redstriper Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks for the replies, I'm trying to resist buying one to replace my Ashbory as a travel bass. Not that I ever travel........ Quote
Owen Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1351597684' post='1853006'] Crikey mate - you really need to get out more [/quote] I cannot deny it. Quote
Mr Lizard Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I tried one and the strings felt horrible, like drinking straws. I also had a problem getting it to stay in tune Quote
Owen Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 The strings are certainly different and not for everyone. I love them but can see why people would not. When they are new then yes there are tuning issues, but these stabilise over the initial weeks. Quote
Wooks79 Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 What's the difference between the Kala U-bass, and the cheaper Kala SUB? Quote
redstriper Posted November 4, 2012 Author Posted November 4, 2012 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The original Kala U-bass is a hollow body ukelele style instrument.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The newer Kala SUB U-Bass has a solid body, more like a mini bass guitar and it [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]is active, with volume and tone controls, while the original is passive without any controls at all. [/font][/color] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peT7fByJUU0[/media] Quote
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