NBD/no self control

[PlanetariumERB]

So I have been wanting one of these for a while now. But I could never find one in store to try out. However I finally found one in store and man is it fun to play! Such a unique sound and feel. I love how it almost sounds like an upright yet its so small. Then due to the fact that I seem to have very little self control when it comes to instruments I had to buy it. I figured it would be an early christmaspresent to myself haha

[Diesel Kilgore]

Awesome! What brand is it?

[PlanetariumERB]

Diesel Kilgore-Its a Kala Ubass. Its their base model with a spruce top. Its a cool 21" short scale bass with polyurethane strings.

PWRL-I dont think any of the models come with pick guards. Although I think a tort guard would look kinda cool.

[klejst]

So is it a good bass for metal?

(sorry I just had to)

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by klejst

So is it a good bass for metal?

(sorry I just had to)

Not really metal, but I played my Kala at a big outdoor gig during Black by Pearl Jam and Plush by Stone Temple Pilots. Sounded killer!

[Diesel Kilgore]

Originally Posted by PlanetariumERB

Diesel Kilgore-Its a Kala Ubass. Its their base model with a spruce top. Its a cool 21" short scale bass with polyurethane strings.

PWRL-I dont think any of the models come with pick guards. Although I think a tort guard would look kinda cool.

Ahhh. The famed Kala Ubass. Never saw one before. But I have GAS now. Must try one myself.

[3234718]

Do it. Everyone should have one. The only major retailer I've seen that has them sometimes is Sam ash.

[phillybass101]

Do they really sound good?

[3234718]

Originally Posted by phillybass101

Do they really sound good?

They sound awesome. I don't know if it necessarily sounds like an upright. It has it's own unique, deep, deep tone.
This video is a great example (listen with headphones or great speakers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UotbyS_sU3E
This one is an example of the alternative strings for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YbKCYKe4jA
This one is with the stock strings, great bluegrass tone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PjpXrXFI8c

[ggvicviper]

Originally Posted by 3234718

Do it. Everyone should have one. The only major retailer I've seen that has them sometimes is Sam ash.

That's usually the Manhattan store, too.

I tried the solidbody 5-string one. Big sound, but it decays too fast. Not really my thing.

Congrats on the new bass, by the way.

[Marial]

They sound fantastic. Played with a pick it sounds like recordings from the sixties and seventies. It's the most old-school tone I've ever managed to create. I don't have one yet, but I will.

[3234718]

Yeah, definately not the best for sustain.

[Marial]

Hah! No, not really.

[Diesel Kilgore]

I wish they werent so expensive. But upright tone in that package with the electric option is really awesome. Id love to play in a jazz ensemble with one!

[xUptheIronsx]

do those have an internal pick up, like an acoustic guitar sometimes does?

[3234718]

Also, for sound samples this guy's a great example:
http://www.youtube.com/user/bassMAGics/videos?view=0

[TheEmptyCell]

Everyone should seriously have a Ubass. Extremely handy, ultra portable, and toneful.

[3234718]

Originally Posted by TheEmptyCell

Everyone should seriously have a Ubass. Extremely handy, ultra portable, and toneful.

and adorable!

[two fingers]

Originally Posted by 3234718

They sound awesome. I don't know if it necessarily sounds like an upright. It has it's own unique, deep, deep tone.
This video is a great example (listen with headphones or great speakers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UotbyS_sU3E
This one is an example of the alternative strings for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YbKCYKe4jA
This one is with the stock strings, great bluegrass tone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PjpXrXFI8c

That is NUTS! They sound great! It's now next on my list, period.

[miiitch]

Originally Posted by klejst

So is it a good bass for metal?

(sorry I just had to)

oh you can play metal very well. i like to play stuff like this with it