Juna.. I have one of these and it is a very cool sound under certain circumstances. They are great for Funk actually and also for adding base into some Neo ethnic grooves as well. Thanks for putting this up it's nice to see something current from you. Glad to be your fan and wishing you well everyday
Yeah for the tuning, it's that those rubber strings have a LOT of friction with the nut, and they're also so short and low tension so there's not a ton of force to overcome that friction. But as you say, lifting the string up makes the tension change that was "stuck above the nut" spread out across the string again. Guitars with freshly changed strings have this problem a lot, as well as those with (non-locking) whammy systems. Hence why people put everything from graphite (pencil lead) to special slidey powders in the nut slots to try to have the strings slide as freely as possible - but not sure if that stuff would work for a U-bass with the much thicker strings
Use a pencil and put a little graphite in the grooves the strings sit in. This will help them to overcome the friction in these spots. This also works for your new violin (on the bridge and the nut - the piece of wood the strings ride over to get to the pegs) and any other string instruments. Yes, pulling the string sideways is commonly used when you loosen the string because of the friction at the nut. I have no experience with rubber strings but I know that new strings on violins and violas will take a week or more to stretch out when placed on an instrument before they will hold a tune. I imagine that rubber strings would be worse as it seems to me that rubber would have more stretch to it and would take longer to take a set. I haven't heard of pushing the strings up towards the pegs before but then again, those are rubber strings and it does seem like they would want to stick more at the nut and would stretch between the peg and the nut and need more force to overcome the friction (I know nut probably isn't what it is called on a guitar but I'm used to it being called that on violins and violas).
Awesome video! I loved learning about an instrument I hadn't heard of. Also I'm very excited to hear your recording new songs. Hopefully that that means a new album too! 🙏
It's good to see Juna playing a Kala bass! I've been playing two Kala basses for the last six years--one hollow-body and one solid, both fretless--and have been very happy with both of them. The best thing about the solid body is it hardly varies under different conditions of heat and humidity. The band I play in is outdoors six months of the year, and I can trust that the tuning will not have to be checked every ten minutes. It also only weighs about 5 lbs., so a two-hour session is no strain on my back or neck. These Kalas are my go-to gig basses.
Amazing as always! I like that the neck shows where frets would be... Very CoooL. Also, I have been watching you for a long, long time... your English is so good! Better than some people I know that were born and raised with it. Thank you for all you do, Juna! I thoroughly enjoy all of it!
Congrats on your U-Bass! It definitely takes time for the strings to stretch before they stay in tune. I really like the model that you got (the fretless Ebony Kala). I have an ukulele that matches it well. Cheers!
You are an amazing bass player I enjoy your bass playing very much I can't wait to hear what you do with that ukulele I'm sure it will be kick ass and we'll see some smokes.
I know the video is a year old but still…I will be the first to simp out to say I could only focus on the beautiful blouse and those bangs my dear lol Elephant tin the room time…if you know,you know…Please wear more like that Juna. Absolutely love your playing and stage presence (especially with Jazz Avengers) and your English is getting better and better. Looking forward to seeing more of you as the youtube algorithm does its thing.
Nice. It has a weird but oddly addictive sound halfway between a double bass and something like a Spanish acoustic bass or a bass balalaika. I know you will make beautiful music with it.
Try some talcum or baby powder on the strings at the nut end. And even on your hands and it tune easier and be easier to play. Learned that on an old Asbury bass years ago. That funky thing you did was, well , funky. Love it.
Hello I just saw your video and I don't know why I saw it? It seems to me that when I saw the word bass I stopped and I found a bass ukulele interesting. I think it's called that? You were fabulous Waooo I am instead learning the electric bass, I would like to play like you and I see that you play other instruments true well in the end it was nice to see your video
Sounds great, I never had any idea a ukulele bass was a thing! Have you a dedicated room for playing now? It looks like you in a sauna 😂, no more playing violin in the car!!!
Very nice I imagine I could probably learn to play bass on this little ukulele bass guitar however I think I’m missing something here this ukulele guitar has frets I think you mean that the cello bass or the concert bass that you have in the corner does not have frets I am not a musician but I do know about music and instruments and I love music apologize if I’m missing something or I have something wrong but this ukulele base has frets . 🤔
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Wow! You’re so talented!
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BEAUTIFUL Voice
I didn't expect to see you play this bass. Love the work you're doing in your band, The Jazz Avengers.
Juna: You are a kick ass bass player!....and a gorgeous musician with a wonderful sense of humor!❤
I learned about an instrument I didn't even know existed. Thank goodness for adventures and thanks for sharing this.
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ありがとうございました Juna-san 🙂
I have a pineapple shaped Ukelele from Kala, but I had no idea they also had bass ukelele. That's awesome!
It’s so delightful to see you find new things and explain things in detail. Your skills are incomparable!
Sounds lovely! Gotta love those strings and sound.
Those bangs give us all life 😂
Way cool Juna........your English is fantastic by the way!
Love following Juna's explorations. She has a groove all of her own. American English is pretty much spot on. Very cool.
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Hello from Naples, Florida. Wow, we did not even know about U-Bass. So interesting. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Juna.. I have one of these and it is a very cool sound under certain circumstances. They are great for Funk actually and also for adding base into some Neo ethnic grooves as well. Thanks for putting this up it's nice to see something current from you. Glad to be your fan and wishing you well everyday
You’re the best! Thank you for your videos.
Wonderful! Fine playing, great explanations. Thank you, Juna!
Beauty, brains and a bass which makes Juna a bada$$! Rock on Juna!❤❤
Really interesting. I’ve been playing a fretted bass banjo with rubber strings and your comments have really helped. ❤
Yeah for the tuning, it's that those rubber strings have a LOT of friction with the nut, and they're also so short and low tension so there's not a ton of force to overcome that friction. But as you say, lifting the string up makes the tension change that was "stuck above the nut" spread out across the string again.
Guitars with freshly changed strings have this problem a lot, as well as those with (non-locking) whammy systems. Hence why people put everything from graphite (pencil lead) to special slidey powders in the nut slots to try to have the strings slide as freely as possible - but not sure if that stuff would work for a U-bass with the much thicker strings
Juna is absolutely adorable demonstrating that cute ukelele bass.💋
What a huge talent. 😳
Thats wad I'm talkin bout! 🤝🏼
I really LOVE her videos.
your love of music inspires me, you swim in the sea of the muse.....you are the best, please never stop
Use a pencil and put a little graphite in the grooves the strings sit in. This will help them to overcome the friction in these spots. This also works for your new violin (on the bridge and the nut - the piece of wood the strings ride over to get to the pegs) and any other string instruments. Yes, pulling the string sideways is commonly used when you loosen the string because of the friction at the nut. I have no experience with rubber strings but I know that new strings on violins and violas will take a week or more to stretch out when placed on an instrument before they will hold a tune. I imagine that rubber strings would be worse as it seems to me that rubber would have more stretch to it and would take longer to take a set. I haven't heard of pushing the strings up towards the pegs before but then again, those are rubber strings and it does seem like they would want to stick more at the nut and would stretch between the peg and the nut and need more force to overcome the friction (I know nut probably isn't what it is called on a guitar but I'm used to it being called that on violins and violas).
Okay, I'm gonna try this! Also, thnx^_^
Awesome video! I loved learning about an instrument I hadn't heard of. Also I'm very excited to hear your recording new songs. Hopefully that that means a new album too! 🙏
It's good to see Juna playing a Kala bass! I've been playing two Kala basses for the last six years--one hollow-body and one solid, both fretless--and have been very happy with both of them. The best thing about the solid body is it hardly varies under different conditions of heat and humidity. The band I play in is outdoors six months of the year, and I can trust that the tuning will not have to be checked every ten minutes. It also only weighs about 5 lbs., so a two-hour session is no strain on my back or neck. These Kalas are my go-to gig basses.
Great stuff Juna I am looking forward to hearing your compositions with the rubber string sound!
Amazing as always! I like that the neck shows where frets would be... Very CoooL. Also, I have been watching you for a long, long time... your English is so good! Better than some people I know that were born and raised with it. Thank you for all you do, Juna! I thoroughly enjoy all of it!
Well, this was an unexpectedly delightful review of the ubass I'm considering. Thank you!
Fretted or fretless, your HUGE talent will always shine, Juna!
Keep up the great work.
Hey Juna, you rock!! You're an awesome bass player 👏 🙌!! I saw you perform with your band Jazz Avengers and you were spectacular 👏🙌!!! Awesome 👌!!
It's nice to hear your voice, Juna.
She is a beautiful woman. Don't let the accent or appearance distract she is one of the more brilliant musical minds of our time. I learn every time.
Thanks ❤ you make me happy
Exactly, take chances with something new every day. Will lead to even more success and happiness down the road.🎸
I never knew there was a Ukulele Bass. You gave good perspective about it.
Great playing and very nice review! I definitely have to get one now!
Love you juna ....hope you come to New York City someday. continued success 🥰
Very cool Juna I love it sounds great
Congrats on your U-Bass! It definitely takes time for the strings to stretch before they stay in tune. I really like the model that you got (the fretless Ebony Kala). I have an ukulele that matches it well. Cheers!
Juna is a natural❤
Talented and beautiful I must say. Love the tutorial.
Juan serita ....beautifull You and the ukele bass
Thank you for sharing this. I was looking at one of these, now I have to get it. 😊
Sou músico mais vc faz mágica no baixo sou teu fã 🇧🇷🇧🇷🎸🪕💖💖💖😎😎🍺🙏🙏😊😊🤑🤑😇👌
You are awesome Juna!
You are an amazing bass player I enjoy your bass playing very much I can't wait to hear what you do with that ukulele I'm sure it will be kick ass and we'll see some smokes.
I’m going to be checking out these bass guitars. Sound great !
That sounds so cool, and I learned a lot from your explanation. I had no idea the strings were rubber. Very interesting!
I know the video is a year old but still…I will be the first to simp out to say I could only focus on the beautiful blouse and those bangs my dear lol Elephant tin the room time…if you know,you know…Please wear more like that Juna. Absolutely love your playing and stage presence (especially with Jazz Avengers) and your English is getting better and better. Looking forward to seeing more of you as the youtube algorithm does its thing.
Sweetie you are the best!!
Love ❤️ it
Great ukulele bass expérience. Bravo Juna. Greetings from France 👏👍😊🎶🎷
What a spicy sound this little bass delivers.
Hello Juna Serita, its awesome of you Ukelele bass en👍😘
The U-bass sounds very good and,in your hands,it will become an amazing tool for new ideas ✨✨🫰
Nice. It has a weird but oddly addictive sound halfway between a double bass and something like a Spanish acoustic bass or a bass balalaika. I know you will make beautiful music with it.
THANK JUNA IT ME ERIC LOVE YOUR BASS GOOD JOB FAM.1 LOVE AND LOVE YOUR MUSIC OK.
ir`s a nice Bass good sound ! lg Rudolf from Vienna/Austria
I hope One day have a Mike like yours
You really are a super star x
...Juna! I didn't know this instrument existed 👊🏽
Try some talcum or baby powder on the strings at the nut end. And even on your hands and it tune easier and be easier to play. Learned that on an old Asbury bass years ago. That funky thing you did was, well , funky. Love it.
Thank you Juna, ❤❤❤thank you, i play the 1970 fretless Rickenbecker bass, it gives you the fun for experience to play fretless. I hope to meet you.
Ok Serita san, swingin the blues. 🤗🎶👍
I love my Kala! I use round wounds on my journeyman, but someday I want to get a fretless and then the red strings would be lovely
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カワイイですね❤❤❤❤❤
Angel you’re incredible ❤🌹
Hello I just saw your video and I don't know why I saw it? It seems to me that when I saw the word bass I stopped and I found a bass ukulele interesting. I think it's called that? You were fabulous Waooo I am instead learning the electric bass, I would like to play like you and I see that you play other instruments true well in the end it was nice to see your video
Juna did not understand is true. And if it's true tell me what do I have to do?
WOW!
Juna was going to pull a "Pete Townsend" on the rubber stringed bass!
WOW!!! Very cool!!
dang you look gorgeous!
Sounds great, I never had any idea a ukulele bass was a thing!
Have you a dedicated room for playing now? It looks like you in a sauna 😂, no more playing violin in the car!!!
magnifica.
Show da até pra tocar o Brasileirinho Gringo , kkkkkkk Ju só seu Fããããã
Nice bass. 👍
I love this awesome 🎶
I am in love :)
Violin strings also take several days for the pitch to become stable.
O think I m in love ❤
No RUclips sou Ander do cavaco kkkkkkkkk fica com Deus, torço pelo teu sucesso 💖💖😎😎😁😁😘
6:00 very cool riff 😎👍
"Hey buddy, my bass is down here!"
Bass guitar player ❤❤❤
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How I wish I could be that bass....😊
Красивые глаза.
Hey cutie, you’re awesome Juna thanks for that interesting review .. has a deep tone nice to know you didn’t call the company 😂😂
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Very nice I imagine I could probably learn to play bass on this little ukulele bass guitar however I think I’m missing something here this ukulele guitar has frets I think you mean that the cello bass or the concert bass that you have in the corner does not have frets I am not a musician but I do know about music and instruments and I love music apologize if I’m missing something or I have something wrong but this ukulele base has frets . 🤔
Sounds really cool! What kind of setup would you use it in? I sometimes hear that the sound can be too soft for playing in a group
Great Beauty Great ❤Talent
I think I'm falling in love.! 🙁
Where can I buy one.. she is just irresistible woman while playing. Wow 👌
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Get Some!
Your are inspiring
Just like the famous and brilliant jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaco_Pastorius) who played fretless Fender.
Theres an instrument in the video? Sorry didnt notice
That was quite brilliant.💘💝💗
Your voice is so sweet you could perhaps try singing as well. 😊😊
Cool! Like real cool............