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Kala UBass Megathread, Part 4

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The Micro Red Dragon came today, just seven days after order, London to Germany. What a great little device... three pots and you're done.
I tried to control finger noise and some piezo-treble with the MXR 10-band EQ. It worked, but the sound got somehow shaved, lost the vivid character of the instrument.
The dragon is just opposite, it adds some 'hair' as Professor Watson said, even with the tone pot at eleven and gain at one.
Thanks Chad and Tim, best buy this year...
 
#304
You are most welcome. Just doing my part to help my fellow musicians to be happy.

For the two weeks I had Tim's dual dragon, I noticed that I could dime the level and with the U-Bass, it just wouldn't distort.
 
#305
Looks like Ortega is doing a super short scale 24" ABG too. Interesting.

ubassman said:
OK ok I am probably putting my head in the lions mouth here - but.... I am just wondering what experience people may have with the Rlizard Bass Uklelele from Ortega? Seems to have an inbuilt tuner and volume and tone controls which is of interest - but wondering what does it play like in comparison to the U ? Seems also to retail at the same price ....but no reviews as far as I can see?
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#306
How's everyone doing with thundergut stickiness? I put the stock strings back on a while back because I was tired of getting powder everywhere. I love everything about the TG's: higher tension, near immediate stability, improved intonation, but the stickiness is too much. Any new remedies? (I know this has been addressed, I'm seeing if there's new information)
Thank you gentlemen.
 
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Johannes Oehl said:
I am actually quite upset with Kala´s service.
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The guys at Golihur told me to send a mail to Kala. That was two weeks ago. Not even a reply.
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I'd pick up the phone and give them a call. Ask to talk to Ryan or one of the tech support guys. Or you can describe your problem to whoever picks up the phone, and they'll put you through. Ryan was super patient when I called, answered all my questions, and offered solutions.
 
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dougness said:
I'd pick up the phone and give them a call. Ask to talk to Ryan or one of the tech support guys. Or you can describe your problem to whoever picks up the phone, and they'll put you through. Ryan was super patient when I called, answered all my questions, and offered solutions.
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Agreed. After a couple of days, it was time to pick up the phone.

When you reach them, they are going to take care of you.
 
#309
Newbie question about string buzz on a mahogany Kala, fretless, acoustic-electric U-Bass. I sometimes get a loud annoying buzz while playing A# (1st fret on A string). I am new to bass so it may be poor technique. Someone suggested checking the truss rod. Does a Kala acoustic-electric U-Bass have a truss rod? Could it be a defective A string? Playing with a Fender 30 watt Rumble amp. Suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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Kamealoha Maui said:
Newbie question about string buzz on a mahogany Kala, fretless, acoustic-electric U-Bass. I sometimes get a loud annoying buzz while playing A# (1st fret on A string). I am new to bass so it may be poor technique. Someone suggested checking the truss rod. Does a Kala acoustic-electric U-Bass have a truss rod? Could it be a defective A string? Playing with a Fender 30 watt Rumble amp. Suggestions would be appreciated.
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Is it a buzz only on that fret?
 
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3234718 said:
How's everyone doing with thundergut stickiness? I put the stock strings back on a while back because I was tired of getting powder everywhere. I love everything about the TG's: higher tension, near immediate stability, improved intonation, but the stickiness is too much. Any new remedies? (I know this has been addressed, I'm seeing if there's new information)
Thank you gentlemen.
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I have used baby powder. :) I know you're looking for something better than that. I have wondered if Fast Fret would help, but I don't know if that formula is compatible with the Thunderguts.
 
#312
After watching this thread for a while, finally decided to take the plunge and bought a mahogany fretted bass while on a recent trip to Boston. So far I am loving the bass and playing it a bunch to get comfortable before bringing to rehearsals and gigs.

Unfortunately, looks like mine has some fret problems, particularly a very high one on the upper part of the neck. Since I'm in San Francisco, Kala is not too far away. Hoping I can bring the bass in and have them take a look at it. I know some of the Kala folks are on this board so hoping for guidance on best way to proceed.
 
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dougness said:
Against many strong recommendations here to buy a fretless U-Bass, I went with my gut and ordered a Hutch Hutchinson model today. I got a great price from Sweetwater.

I've been playing for months on a friend's fretted mahogany and decided I'd rather deal with a few fret squawks than pitch issues while sightreading Jazz charts. If it becomes unbearable, I'll have the frets pulled and make it a fretless and have the side dots where I prefer them to be.

I also wanted the extra access to the upper frets, even though it's a small difference. I plan on trying it with Thunderguts and Pyramids in addition to the Pahoehoes.

I'm not a fan of buying instruments I can't play first, but with all the glowing comments about Kala's customer service, I figure that if I have a significant issue, I'll be taken care of.

It'll be a week or so before it arrives. I'll give you the rundown once I've had time to explore.

I guess I might as well go ahead and order an F-deck HPF pre since it seems inevitable.
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Please let us know how it goes. For the same price as the base spruce model, the HH model with the 'gills' and cutaway looks great.
 
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slaerts said:
Hey Soong was great to catch up on Saturday, shame we didn't get much time to talk. Did you get to play my fretted u-bass?
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Yeah I had to leave early unfortunately :(

Yes I had a quick play. Because of that, as soon as my Ray35 moves over at OBF I'm going to buy a U-Bass. I never should've played yours...GAS seems unstoppable. PM me over at ozbass with your thoughts on the fretted model. Lots of people seem to have complaints about intonation etc. I think I'm going for the Spruce model at this point.
 
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Johannes Oehl said:
I am actually quite upset with Kala´s service.

I have purchased a new Kala U-Bass via Golihur music, and now after just a few days playing, the E-strings sounds distorted. There must be something wrong with the pickup, I get the distortion with different cables, cabs and amps.

The guys at Golihur told me to send a mail to Kala. That was two weeks ago. Not even a reply.
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Johannes,
I follow this thread and try to keep current on what is going on with UBassists. I saw your post last night, and first thing this morning went into to our service department to discuss. They have never received an email from you. I apologize for the inconvenience but please resend to [email protected] and also CC my email address.

Mark Milazzo
Kala Brand Music Co.

[email protected]
 
#319
I want to buy a set of Aquila Thundergut strings. Is this the right set: Aquila 68U

Here's a link to the strings on the Elderly website. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I'm asking because it says on the Elderly site that the strings are tuned "GDAE bass to treble." I figured they got it backwards and emailed Elderly. They didn't seem to understand the question and directed me to buy Pahoehoes.
 
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