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  1. Batking Fretless Ukulele Bass Ubass
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    For sale Batking Fretless Ukulele Bass Ubass

    Bought this online a couple of months ago, and maybe have played it a total of 5 times. Has sat on a stand in my office mostly. Excellent condition. Like new. Great little cheap but nice Acoustic Electric Ukulele Bass (U-Bass) by Batking 21 inch scale, tuned to standard E A D G. Holds tuning...
    $150.00
    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 4
  2. Kala U-Bass, Exotic Mahogany, 4 String
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    For sale Kala U-Bass, Exotic Mahogany, 4 String

    For Sale: Kala Exotic Mahogany 4 String U-Bass with 2” Levy Black Polyester Strap strung with new Aquila 165U Thunderbrown bass strings. It’s in flawless mint condition as new. Includes a U-Bass gig bag. Purchased on a whim in March 2016 from Sweetwater but have barely played it as I really...
    $325.00
    • Strings: 4
  3. vanderbe

    No longer available Kala U-Bass, Exotic Mahogany, 4 String

    For Sale: Kala Exotic Mahogany 4 String U-Bass with 2” Levy Black Polyester Strap strung with new Aquila 165U Thunderbrown bass strings. It’s in flawless mint condition as new. Includes a U-Bass gig bag. Purchased on a whim in March 2016 from Sweetwater but have barely played it as I really...
  4. Kala California U-BASS Maple 5 String Fretless Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar
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    For sale Kala California U-BASS Maple 5 String Fretless Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar

    This is a fantastic little bass. I love the way it sounds, has the thumpy upright thing and is a joy to play! Scale Length: 23.5 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 32.75 inches, Body Length: 14.25 inches, Number of Frets: 24, Body Depth: 1.5 inches, Fingerboard Width at Nut: 2.15 inches...
    $745.00
    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 5
  5. PunkJazzHeavy

    SOLD Kala California U-BASS Maple 5 String Fretless Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar

    This is a fantastic little bass. I love the way it sounds, has the thumpy upright thing and is a joy to play! Scale Length: 23.5 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 32.75 inches, Body Length: 14.25 inches, Number of Frets: 24, Body Depth: 1.5 inches, Fingerboard Width at Nut: 2.15 inches...
  6. HaphAsSard

    A round-up of tenor-guitar-scale (~23") solid-body, magnetic-pickup BGs ("electric uke basses"?)

    First off, some notes on existing threads: we have a long-standing thread on bass guitars shorter than 29" scale, covering everything from the 18" Ashbory bass (1986) up to the 28.6" Ibanez Mikro (2007) and everything in between (including ukulele basses, 6-string-guitar-to-bass conversions...
    • HaphAsSard
    • Thread
    • 23" electric guitar-scale solid-body ubass uke ukulele
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  7. Kala SUB Ubass 5 string
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    For sale Kala SUB Ubass 5 string

    Kala SUB solidbody 5 String U-Bass with sunburst finish. This ubass is in like new condition. Price includes shipping CONUS Model UBASS-SUB5FS-BRST FEATURES: --Active preamp with volume knob and 2 band EQ (treble and bass) --Hipshot tuners --21 inch scale length --Sale comes with a ubass...
    $640.00
    • Strings: 4
  8. funkmasterron

    SOLD Kala SUB Ubass 5 string

    Kala SUB solidbody 5 String U-Bass with sunburst finish. This ubass is in like new condition. Price includes shipping CONUS Model UBASS-SUB5FS-BRST FEATURES: --Active preamp with volume knob and 2 band EQ (treble and bass) --Hipshot tuners --21 inch scale length --Sale comes with a ubass...
  9. Kala California 5 Fretless Ubass USA
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    For sale Kala California 5 Fretless Ubass USA

    Here it is: the holy grail of Ubasses! It took me years to find one. They are discontinued, so don’t wait for another to come around! This 5 string fretless Ubass is made in the USA. Between the onboard 9V powered preamp and Roadtoad Strings, it has that fretless growl and thumps like an...
    $950.00
    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 5
  10. Twocan

    SOLD Kala California 5 Fretless Ubass USA

    Here it is: the holy grail of Ubasses! It took me years to find one. They are discontinued, so don’t wait for another to come around! This 5 string fretless Ubass is made in the USA. Between the onboard 9V powered preamp and Roadtoad Strings, it has that fretless growl and thumps like an...
  11. pilmat

    Uke Bass Strings - Is rubber the only option?

    I had a Kala UBass and found it fun but the strings were so meh that I stopped playing it. I'd like to get some form of small bass for easy travel and TV-time strumming (why not, eh?). Is there any other option to the funky rubber strings for a uke size bass? They likely won't come on the bass...
  12. 4

    Basic preamp/comp for acoustic...

    I am not sure if what I am (or think that I am) looking for exists, but... :) For my acoustic bass guitar as well as for my U-bass I would like a small preamp pedal - preferably with onboard compression. Basic controls, not a lot of bling, HPF would be nice but no need for OD/dist/fuzz of any...
  13. Kala California Ubass Fretless 4
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    For sale Kala California Ubass Fretless 4

    Early production Kala California Fretless Ubass. Made in USA and the top of the line for Kala. I’ve owned a few of these and this is by far the loudest and best balanced of the lot. I’m only selling as I am getting a 5 string to replace it. Get ready to turn heads at the gig with a small bass...
    $800.00
    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 4
  14. Twocan

    SOLD Kala California Ubass Fretless 4

    Early production Kala California Fretless Ubass. Made in USA and the top of the line for Kala. I’ve owned a few of these and this is by far the loudest and best balanced of the lot. I’m only selling as I am getting a 5 string to replace it. Get ready to turn heads at the gig with a small bass...
  15. i_bass_bass

    bass ukulele: why rubber strings?

    i recently got a bass uke that has metal roundwound strings. after comparing it to my ubass with polyurethane strings, i've found out that this bass... -takes way less time to tune -is easier to slide on (and stays in tune too) -produces much less string noise -produces a much more pleasant...
  16. Kala California Fretless Ubass 4 (for a 5)
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    For sale Kala California Fretless Ubass 4 (for a 5)

    This is a very fun little instrument and it’s in great condition. No buzzing or issues to speak of. I’m looking to trade for the same thing (California fretless) in a 5 string. includes original gig bag and charger. Made in USA.
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    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 4
  17. Twocan

    SOLD Kala California Fretless Ubass 4 (for a 5)

    This is a very fun little instrument and it’s in great condition. No buzzing or issues to speak of. I’m looking to trade for the same thing (California fretless) in a 5 string. includes original gig bag and charger. Made in USA.
  18. C

    Do polymer U-Bass strings that work with standard magnetic pickups sound appealing?

    So in one of those "thought of it, figured it out, made it work..." deals I never considered if it was something worth doing beyond prototyping a single E string (wax mold from Aquila Thundergut) and throwing it on a Strat copy to prove it works. Do you think rubberized polymer strings with...
  19. F

    New member and a new Bass,

    I wanted to introduce myself and my latest Bass. I am very new to playing Bass and started 1 year ago. It's a hobby as I work 50 hours a week but I love it and am practicing as much as possible. I found a group to jam with once a week and that has helped push me to play more difficult songs. I...
  20. Kala California UBass 4 string
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    For sale Kala California UBass 4 string

    I got this here on TB back in January - thread here, including a recording clip by the previous owner. USA made with Hipshot tuners and an LR Baggs preamp with EQ. Mother of pearl dots are a nice detail. Oddly versatile. Not a Koa top, it's a bookmatched Myrtle with some nice figuring...
    $800.00
    • Strings: 4
  21. Ben Clarke

    SOLD Kala California UBass 4 string

    I got this here on TB back in January - thread here, including a recording clip by the previous owner. USA made with Hipshot tuners and an LR Baggs preamp with EQ. Mother of pearl dots are a nice detail. Oddly versatile. Not a Koa top, it's a bookmatched Myrtle with some nice figuring...
  22. D

    Kala uBasses--all the same electronics?

    I"m jonesing for one of these things. Tried several in the store. Looks to me like they all have the same electronics? Is that the case? Differences are "just" wood, neck and strings? Anyone know for sure?
  23. Lenny JG

    N(ish)UBD

    Hadean fretless bass ukulele. Got it sent to me used by someone on the forum about a week or two ago. It works pretty well. Nice Aquila Thunderblack strings on it. I think it's a walnut body. The action was a little high and I need to sand down the edges of the fingerboard. Also I removed the...
    • Lenny JG
    • Thread
    • acoustic aquila fretless hadean thunderblack thundergut ubass ukulele
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  24. Lenny JG

    Hadean vs. Aklot vs. Batking Best Cheap U Bass?

    I'm currently looking for a cheap fretless u bass to carry w/ me to work. I've narrowed it down to 3 choices. Hadean - Truss rod, back plate, no bag or strap. $160 Aklot - Truss rod, no back plate, includes bag and strap. $160 Batking - No truss rod, back plate, includes bag. $200 Also open...
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    • aklot batking fretless hadean u bass ubass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  25. Lenny JG

    Tiny Fretless Acoustic Search

    Hey all, besides Kala U bass I was wondering if anybody knew of some other acoustic fretless tiny basses? I'm currently searching for one and would love some direction! TIA
    • Lenny JG
    • Thread
    • acoustic fretless micro mini u bass ubass
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  26. B

    Possible solution to Ubass sticky strings

    Hi all, I wanted to make this as I haven't read any posts about my particular solution to the sticky string issue that Ubasses often have. Apart from Aquila's suggestion of baby powder, and another person's suggestion of Olive oil, I figured both solutions would be quite messy and ruin satin...
    • bbao
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    • aquila strings thunderblack ubass
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  27. Christian H

    Fretless UBass

    So I’ve been thinking about getting a fretless UBass to get as close as I can to that real woody upright sound. I’ve read quite a few posts both here and in other forums saying that really short scale without frets is difficult to play (in tune). Violins are fretless and absolutely tiny in...
  28. jeffbassos

    Kala Ubass Quality

    Hey Y’all, Would anyone share their experience with the Kala Ubass? I went to try one at Sam Ash, and I was super displeased. Also didn’t realize they were Chinese-made. I tried the spalted maple one ($299) and the mahogany one ($370). There were electronics issues, fret issues, and general...
  29. Bob E

    Uke bass strings suck

    My solid body Rondo special came with Aquila Thunderblacks. The E and A strings are a little sticky feeling and there is a scratchy attack on every string that kind of drives me nuts. I can minimize it if I dial out the highs and hit the string just right, but then it kind of looses some of the...
    • Bob E
    • Thread
    • aquila ashbory kala road toad strings u-bass ubass uke ukebass ukulele
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  30. DecoDean

    UBass sting height/action

    Hello all, I recently bought an entry level UBass (by Horse) just to see what it is like. A few days after it arrived I took all the frets off and made it fretless and replaced the strings with Kala flatwounds. That made a HUGE difference in the sound and I am very pleased with the results...
  31. PRICE DROP Kala Spalted Maple U Bass
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    For sale PRICE DROP Kala Spalted Maple U Bass

    That's a great price. What preamp does it have, can you take a photo?
    $150.00
    • Strings: 4
  32. natebass0722

    SOLD PRICE DROP Kala Spalted Maple U Bass

    Price dropped! Someone steal this from me! Here I have a spalted maple Kala u-bass. It is in like new physical condition. But, it needs a setup. It came new from the factory with intonation issues, and might need some adjusting of the nut and saddle. I simply don’t have the time to deal with it...
  33. mini-milli

    Pleasantly surprised by Kala roundwound ubass strings

    I recently bought a Luna ubass as a project - the nut was totally jacked up. The existing strings also didn't really inspire anything in me, the sound was meh, it was an octave up from a regular bass, and the E string buzzed. Switched them out for Kala roundwound strings, and they sound...
  34. MINT KALA CALIFORNIA U•BASS - Natural
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    For sale MINT KALA CALIFORNIA U•BASS - Natural

    Up for sale is a Kala California U-Bass Natural 4 strings (metal round wound). I purchased this from Kala on April 13, 2020, and received it on April 15. It is a gorgeous little beast that is well made with great materials and electronics. Most importantly, it plays comfortably and sounds...
    $920.00
    • Strings: 4
  35. Z Hu

    SOLD MINT KALA CALIFORNIA U•BASS - Natural

    Up for sale is a Kala California U-Bass Natural 4 strings (metal round wound). I purchased this from Kala on April 13, 2020, and received it on April 15. It is a gorgeous little beast that is well made with great materials and electronics. Most importantly, it plays comfortably and sounds...
  36. LasVegasMixx

    Convert 4-string Ukulele bass to 2-strings ??

    First, I am not a bass player and probably never will be. I picked up an inexpensive small lightweight Hadean UKB-24 Ukulele bass with rubbery Aquila Nylgut strings. These type of strings seem difficult to play without producing some unique finger noise. I tried using a thin nylon/polyester left...
  37. jesmo88

    my ubass sound detuned on the interfae, what could it be?

    hi!, i got a kala journeyman u bass and i tuned with bout the tuner built in the bass and the clip on tuner i have a both says im in tune but when i plugged in the interface ( a behringer um2) is always at least a half step down, what could it be?
  38. Kala California Ubass 2016 Espresso Brown
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    For sale Kala California Ubass 2016 Espresso Brown

    This is such a cool instrument to have and play. It's great for practice and even better playing live. The swamp ash is absolutely beautiful on this one with the Espresso Brown lacquer on it. It's in perfect condition, not a mark on it. I actually bought this new in 2018 as NOS direct from...
    $725.00
    • Strings: 4
  39. mmbass21

    No longer available Kala California Ubass 2016 Espresso Brown

    This is such a cool instrument to have and play. It's great for practice and even better playing live. The swamp ash is absolutely beautiful on this one with the Espresso Brown lacquer on it. It's in perfect condition, not a mark on it. I actually bought this new in 2018 as NOS direct from...
  40. Kala U Bass Solid Mah
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    For sale Kala U Bass Solid Mah

    For sale, beautiful electric Kala U bass, Hipshots, Solid Mahogany model, integrated tuner, like new. $325 Shipped lower 48 - Paypal It's this one: Solid Mahogany U•BASS® - Kala Brand Music Co. I found a tiny crack below the kala access plate when looking it over for sale. It looks like a...
    $325.00
    • Strings: 4
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