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Bass Ukulele — Buy at SoundsGood
Bass ukulele (U-Bass) — upright bass tone, compact format. 4 polyurethane strings, E-A-D-G. Deep "thump" like an upright. ~76 cm. Built-in piezo. For ukulele ensembles, jazz, folk, travel. SoundsGood offers bass ukuleles from leading brands.
Upright Bass Tone
E-A-D-G, polyurethane
E-A-D-G, polyurethane
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Expert Advice
Matched to your style
Matched to your style
🎶 What Is It
📐 Concept
Ukulele with E-A-D-G. Baritone size (~76 cm, ~51 cm scale). Thick polyurethane strings — bass frequencies. Built-in piezo. Through amp — full bass. Created by Kala (U-Bass) in 2009 — portable bass revolution.
🎵 Sound
Like an upright bass! Deep, warm "thump". NOT electric bass — more acoustic/upright. Jazz, folk — ideal. Through combo — fills the bass niche.
🎯 For Whom
Ukulele ensembles. Acoustic gigs. Bass players (travel). Multi-instrumentalists. Busking. Home recording. Portable bass.
🎵 Sound
🎵 Upright
Polyurethane = gut-like. Deep "boom", warm mids. Doesn't "ring" — "thumps". Walking bass — ideal. Slap/funk — doesn't work.
🎵 Metal Strings
Roundwound — brighter, more "electric". Closer to electric bass. More attack. Pop, rock, funk. Kala Solid Body with steel.
🎵 Acoustic
Very quiet unplugged! 1–2 metres. Practice — enough. Gigs — amp essential. It's an electro-acoustic instrument.
🔧 Strings
🔷 Polyurethane
Standard. Thick (~4–6 mm!), soft, "sticky". Kala Thundergut, Pahoehoe. Upright tone. Fingers only. Takes getting used to. Life: 3–6 months.
🔷 Metal
Roundwound — brighter, thinner. Closer to electric. Pick possible. Aquila, D'Addario. Check compatibility.
🔷 Notes
Polyurethane stretch 1–2 weeks. "Stickiness" is normal (talc). Bass players — 2–3 days adaptation. Chromatic or bass tuner.
📐 Construction
📐 Body
Baritone size: ~76 cm, ~51 cm scale. Wooden (mahogany, spruce) or solid body. Wooden — classic. Solid — more compact, stage. Weight: 800 g — 1.5 kg.
📐 Neck
16–18 frets. Scale ~51 cm (vs ~86 bass guitar). Fretted (standard) or fretless (more upright). Fretless — for experienced.
📐 Brands
Kala U-Bass — standard (since 2009). Ortega Lizzy — solid body. Ibanez UB. Gold Tone M-Bass — fretless. Harley Benton — budget. Kala — industry standard.
🔌 Electronics
📐 Pickup
Under-saddle piezo + preamp (volume, EQ, tuner). Essential — without it, bass uke is impractical. Kala, Shadow, Fishman. 9V / CR2032.
📐 Connection
Bass combo (Fender Rumble, Ampeg, 15–30W). Acoustic combo. PA (DI). Interface (recording). Small bass combo enough for jams.
📐 EQ
Boost low-mid (200–500 Hz). Don't overdo sub-bass. Walking — mid-boost. Compressor very useful (evens polyurethane dynamics).
🎵 Ensemble
🎵 Ukulele Ensemble
Primary purpose: bass part! Soprano/concert/tenor — melody and chords. Bass — foundation. Without bass the ensemble "floats". Bass uke fills the lows.
🎵 Jazz / Folk
Walking bass — polyurethane = upright! Jazz trio (uke + bass uke + percussion). Folk ensemble. Acoustic covers. Upright tone but fits a backpack.
🎵 Busking
Small combo + bass uke = portable street bass. 76 cm. 800 g. Duos/trios. "Upright bass on the corner".
🎸 For Bass Players
📐 Tuning
E-A-D-G — same! Fingerings, scales — 1:1. Shorter scale (~51 vs ~86 cm). Everything familiar, just compact. 1–2 days adaptation.
📐 Feel
Polyurethane — different: thick, soft, "sticky". Fingers only. Slap doesn't work. Walking bass and fingerstyle — excellent.
📐 Travel Bass
Ideal. 76 cm — backpack. Any jam — always with you. Vacation, trips — bass practice anywhere. Doesn't replace, but complements with portability.
📊 Comparison
| Parameter | Bass Ukulele | Bass Guitar | Upright Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuning | E-A-D-G | E-A-D-G | E-A-D-G |
| Scale | ~51 cm | ~86 cm | ~110 cm |
| Length | ~76 cm | ~115 cm | ~190 cm |
| Weight | 0.8–1.5 kg | 3.5–5 kg | 10–15 kg |
| Tone | Upright | Electric | Upright |
| Portability | Backpack! | Case | Not portable |
| Strings | Tone | Technique | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane | Upright | Fingers | Jazz, folk |
| Metal roundwound | Electric | Fingers/pick | Pop, rock |
| Flatwound | Warm, retro | Fingers | Motown, R&B |
🎯 How to Choose
🎶 Uke Ensemble
Kala U-Bass wooden + polyurethane. Upright tone for ensemble. Combo 15–30W. Standard for uke groups.
🎶 Jazz
Bass uke + polyurethane/flatwound. Walking bass. Fretted or fretless. Jazz trio. Compressor.
🎶 Bass Player
Kala U-Bass or Ortega as travel. E-A-D-G familiar. Polyurethane or metal. Backpack to any jam.
🎶 Stage
Electro + bass combo 30–100W. Solid body — less feedback. Cafés, restaurants. PA via DI.
🎶 Pop / Rock
Metal roundwound. Brighter. Or Kala Solid Body. Pick. Closer to electric bass.
🎶 Recording
DI via interface. Upright tone without upright! Compressor. EQ: low-mid. Home studio.
🎶 Busking
Bass uke + small combo (15W). Compact. Duos/trios. "Upright on the corner".
💰 Budget
Harley Benton or Kala Makala UB. Budget from a brand. Polyurethane. Piezo. Like it → upgrade to Kala U-Bass.
❓ FAQ
What?
Ukulele E-A-D-G. Polyurethane — upright. ~76 cm. Piezo. Through amp — full bass. Kala U-Bass.
Sound?
Like upright! "Thump". NOT electric bass. Jazz, folk. Metal strings — closer to electric.
Replaces?
Acoustic, jams — yes. Rock/metal — no. Jazz/folk — ideal. Portable!
Amp?
Essential! Very quiet. Bass 15–30W, PA, interface.
Bass player?
E-A-D-G same! 2–3 days. Ideal travel. Backpack!
Strings?
Polyurethane (upright). Metal (electric). "Sticky" — normal. 1–2 weeks settling.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Bass Uke Selection
Wooden, solid body, fretless
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
PrivatBank & monobank
Expert Advice
Matched to your style
Leading Brands
Kala, Ortega, Ibanez
Showroom in Kyiv
15 Olzhycha St. — play it!
Fast Dispatch
Same day before 3 PM
📞 Contacts
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Metro: Dorohozhychi
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