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Kala Ubass Megathread, Part 1

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Interesting, I bought a Fender Rumble 30 to use with my Ubass because I new I needed an easy to transport combo amp. 30 pounds, 30 watts through a single 10inch speaker. Was going to buy the 15 watt version but was afraid it wouldn't cut it.
The battery operation of the Roland seems like it could come in handy. The Fender Rumble needs to be plugged in(no battery operation).
 
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Gintaras said:
This looks like a great combo. does the Micro Cube cut it if you were playing with a couple acoustic guitars?
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I haven't played with any guitarists, but I have played alongside a dozen or so ukulelists and had no problem being heard, and boy does a bottom end improve the sound of massed ukes!

Gintaras said:
Also this looks this rig would be fun at a Bluegrass get together. There is a monthly one in my area and usually 20 to 30 musicians show up.
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Hmm... banjos and mandolins can be pretty loud, so I really don't know if the Roland would cut it. Wouldn't surprise me if it did, though.

cb56 said:
Interesting, I bought a Fender Rumble 30 to use with my Ubass because I new I needed an easy to transport combo amp. 30 pounds, 30 watts through a single 10inch speaker. Was going to buy the 15 watt version but was afraid it wouldn't cut it.
The battery operation of the Roland seems like it could come in handy. The Fender Rumble needs to be plugged in(no battery operation).
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I think I'd probably be more confident of the 30 watt Fender cutting it at a bluegrass thing, but the Roland's battery operation can be pretty useful, for example, replace the supplied short carrying strap with a (strong) guitar strap and you're mobile, if a little weighed down.
 
#68
hmmm... I kind of like the attack I get on the notes, nothing like a double thump though IMO. Are you plucking real hard? Try plucking softer, closer to or over the sound hole and try playing with your thumb. Those are the only suggestions I can come up with.
 
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Neon Scribe said:
I'll take a number. Today's my birthday and my wife got me a mahogany U-Bass from Dusty Strings.

I think every bass player who travels will want one in their carry-on luggage.
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I went to Dusty Strings at least 6 times to play the Kala U Bass before I pulled the trigger and bought one. Practiced on it for one day then went to an open mic at the Dubliner Pub to play with other musicians. The person running the show has all of the instruments running through the board which made it difficult for me to hear the uke. Through an amp, this thing sounds huge.

The short neck and small spacing between the frets sometimes confuses me so I have to look at it a whole lot more when I'm playing.
 
#76
I just ran mine through a Rocktron Blue Thunder pre through a crappy Hiwatt 30 watt combo and this little thing kills!

I am doing a gig on Sat and for my little solo I am noodling around (a la Tiny Bubbles) and kicking right into Alive by Pearl Jam. I will be good to go for Alive on the UBass with a full metal band!

This is a seriously killer instrument.

In high tech business we call this a "game changer". It really is unlike anything I have played in 25 years (Ashbury included).

This is definately not ever going to be my go to bass, but to practice or do an acoustic gig (with PA or amp support), this is amazing.

Note: If you are a heavy arppegio player or need high register.... not the bass for you.
 
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A word to the wise !
This instrument has a different feel and sound from a bass guitar or anything else you may have played. Unless you are into taking chances, (some folks are) go to a music store and try one out FIRST before buying! This is a unique instrument and it will not feel or sound like your fender jazz!
 
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