TINY BOY BASSES

[@oleklabisch644]

Put them back, they are not ripe!

[@bateman2112]

I've got some nasty nerve damage in my left hand and arm making spreading my fingers hugely painful. This looks like an answer to my problem. Thanks for featuring these basses.

[@jamcam9]

I'm in the same boat. Ended up figuring out a modified left hand technique based on my understanding of Simandl and opting for a three fret spread the whole neck. Means there's a lot of shifting but I make due.

[@petersams5054]

@@jamcam9 That's actually the preferred way of playing (using the ring and pinky at the same time), usually going to 4 finger midway up the neck

[@jamcam9]

@@petersams5054 only difference is I have to use it the whole way up

[@drewid88]

You might want to lool at ukelele basses as well. They use low tension strings and have a sound somewhere between a standard bass and a fretless, and way deeper than you would expect.

[@Tremuoso]

one of the most premium bass face's i've ever seen. Love Frank's playing.

[@Hennu_TRM]

Really dig Frank's playing here... that bit with the pick was nasty

[@DrGoldbach]

Why is he older when he plays bass?

[@rygarbensen3953]

The bass temporality ages you, but the effect wears off when you put it down. :)

[@sasori25]

@@rygarbensen3953 haha time and music effect . .

[@aphexon.]

DARK

[@namkaban1204]

😂😂😂😂

[@generallobster]

My god

[@atomizedbassist]

Mein lieber Herr, Wir brauchen mehr von Frank Itt. Der Typ ist ein Legend.

[@MateuszJagocha]

I'm waiting for cheapass tiny bass from Harley Benton

[@basstheworldofficial]

I liked their Ukulele Bass a lot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_bdaVjea58aZo

[@canadulce3697]

Haha

[@raym5767]

No doubt!

[@stonefateband3387]

Beat me to it haha

[@joshd1071]

God bless you :" ) I pray God fills you all with love forgiveness for those you struggle to forgive and happiness :" ) listen and abide to Gods word and will! be safe john 15:4 ESV Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

[@andrelangenbach4202]

Nice to see Frank again! Not only a great Bass player but also one of the most wonderful human beings I've ever met :)

[@fuckyoutube4]

and a real gangsta

[@MannOfTheHill345]

I'm glad I came across this video because not only did I learn about a cool little bass, but I am so happy to have heard Frank play! Wonderful video and thank you for what you do.

[@pabslondon]

I've been playing an Ashbory bass for 20 years so this isn't really news to me. If anything a longer scale length encourages a more percussive transient and brighter sound so naturally a shorter bass has the opposite properties. Important to remember that a Fender P Bass would have been considered a short scale instrument by your typical double bass player in the 1950s

[@erikmaronde2244]

Frank Itt's Bass face alone is worth it!

[@mikeh66]

One of THE GREAT THINGS about short scale basses is that you don't have to "stretch" as far on the neck. Less fatigue!

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

The reason these have more bass is for one of two reasons: - To have the same tuning over a shorter scale, you need thicker strings. Thicker strings have more mass and give you more bass as a consequence. - Considering the distance from the nut to the bridge is 31" and regular gauge strings are used, the strings are under less tension they would on a normal scale bass, which makes them move more and vibrate at lower harmonics.

[@MrFlint51]

The distance from the nut to the bridge is 23 inches - listen at 53 seconds. I think the strings are quite thick; the bass string looks about the same as the low B on my 6string bass.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

@@MrFlint51 It' listed as scale length on the website and with an overall length of 31" . So, it's the same way they do with the Ashbory bass, which has even thicker strings, since the scale is only 18" on that.

[@BrainDestroyer13]

I must to reply to this not so new comment as misconceptions about bass frequencies, along with many other things in the functionality of musical instruments are based on such egregious (yet understandable) ignorance that they are the equivalent of people thinking heavier objects fall faster. It is understandable as things of these nature are seen through a "common sense" lens, the problem isn't ignorance but a lack of curiosity to find truth, instead just repeating some of the worst "common sense" ad nauseam. I admit this ruffles my jimmies, so to speak. The correct answers for the reasons you give why these short scale basses (and any shorter scale for that matter) sound deeper / have more bass frequencies is: - These basses do not use thicker strings, the reason they look thicker is simply an illusion caused by the small size of the instrument. Thicker strings have more mass, therefore more tension which gives you more TREBLE as a consequence. If you use the same string type and gauge over a shorter scale length, you REDUCE the mass and tension, therefore reducing the speed of vibration over certain harmonic points in the string, effectively filtering out these frequencies by NOT producing them or only very quietly in comparison to the rest of other frequencies produced when plucking / hitting / picking a string. I also talk more about this at the end of this comment. The string gauge is not mentioned in this video, but in the video called "STRINGS for TINY BOY BASSES" shows that the gauges are standard .45 to .105, and the company alledges that the reason they have tension closer to a full scale (It cant possibly be too close as in this demostration you can see how easy it is to bend the A string) is because of a non descript difference in string construction. I'd like to see what these would sound with regular rotosounds and the like. In the second point you are closer to what it is but it needs more detail. - The distance from nut to bridge is stated at the start of the video, it is 23", 31" is the total length. Both string gauge and dimensions of the instrument can easily be found in their website. The strings are in fact under less tension than they would be on a normal scale bass, but they only move more on a wider wavelenght. Big and slow = Low end frequencies, Small and fast = High end frequencies. By making the string vibrate more in a slow frequency, you get more bass concentration and more removal of high frequencies, which along with how our ears work and amps and speakers work, less of everything else, means more of what is left. This is easily demonstrated by taking your bass, put your amp with everything flat on the EQ and then put tone all the way on and then all the way off. ON = More highs and less bass, OFF = More bass and less highs. This is filtering, or only letting some frequencies more than others. You are directly changing the EQ curve of the instrument, either by changing the electrical characteristics of the signal in the case of the tone knob, or directly affecting the properties of motion of the string in the case of string gauge and scale lenght. Even string type (Round Wound or Flat Wound either Steel core or Nylon core in the case of acoustic instruments, rubber, gut, etc). Another experiment is to tune down the A string (Which is .85 gauge in a standard set) to an E pitch (4 whole steps down) and notice that the string has less treble, somewhat less definition but also more low midrange punch, in comparison to the high midrange punch of the regular E string. It has, as I would describe a more "soupy" tone, which I personally prefer. I don't want my bass to sound like a piano. Now another fun experiment, which takes the high filtering and bass concentration to the extreme, needs you to take a guitar, and assuming regular tension strings (.10 to .46) tune the lower string down to G0 (the 3rd fret on a standard tuned 4 string bass), plug it in to a bass amp and hear the massive bass produced by this. Bassicaly you have a thin string vibrating violently (more movement also means less sustain and a flubbier sound) that also cannot physically produce high frequencies as the width of the vibration is just too large. Now play that same note on a standard scale bass and notice how it has LESS bass and more treble, since due to thicker string and higher tension, it can produce much more piano-like treble. The problem of using the guitar like this is that the tuning stability both open and fretted is so bad it is pretty much unusable unless the music you play allows you to go up in pitch a quarter note every time you play any note. But as an effect it sounds awesome. Yet another experiment is to take a capo, place it on the 12th fret of the bass and tune it down a whole octave, effectively reducing the scale length to 17". You will hear some mighty boom, somewhat like an Ashbory bass.

[@hylke45]

Nice finally a bass that allows me to compensate for something

[@rezaradhika9728]

when i see frank, i click .. simple

[@fotoniknoise]

same here :)

[@danyomega1472]

@@fotoniknoise same

[@SenseiNWDA]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@ChrisGorman87]

I own the black jazz bass model and it is amazing quality and sound! Best Buy so far!

[@nicbrownable]

The killer use for these things is when you are sitting in an armchair. I admit it. I largely play bass for my own enjoyment in my own house. But setting up a full rig is a drag. Having a tiny bass you can noodle around on in front of the tv is a luxury, but if it means that you play more bass, it isn’t a bad thing, right?

[@charliet.sanford2495]

You are 100% correct. I love my Jazz Bass, but it’s a bastard sitting on the couch to noodle while watching TV.

[@johnforest4804]

Nicely done

[@bonusflaps1749]

I’ve been looking at Fingybass reviews which is presumably why the algorithm led me here. If these little guys came in a six string I would probably buy one.

[@colinstewart3699]

Frank is getting down with these baby basses, sounds great

[@dmcross91]

500-600 Euros sounds like a good price, considering how expensive many of the tiny basses out there are.

[@lewisbirkett4428]

Why are so many of these tiny instruments so expensive, mandolins, mandotar, mini basses just insanely high priced. Surely it should be cheaper than a regular bass because less wood and smaller but no they're priced to a mid-high end full bass

[@jagodude]

I'm taking a wild guess, but it's probably due to a smaller market. As far as I know, the Tiny Boy isn't mass-produced like standard scale basses. Yeah, I also find the price just a bit on the high side, but the quality is actually very good. I have the fretless model, and it's a lot of fun to play.

[@lewisbirkett4428]

@@jagodude Yeah there is that, they're cool af but can't justify paying more than a regular bass for a limited version of one, especially with how little I play bass as is

[@danyomega1472]

I need a full track played on these basses by Frank

[@buttrumpus]

I'd like to know more about how a shorter string can vibrate in a way that would produce longer wave lengths better than a standard scale length bass.

[@robertbennett708]

Love I! And that bassist! my goodness what chops ✌️

[@auds9738]

So if these tiny basses have better low end, are more portable, and are so well made, it makes me wonder why we even bother with normal size basses 🤔🤔

[@heikowallauer]

Der Tony Boy Bass sieht aus wie Frank Itts Zahnstocher😁aber Respekt, was Frank Itt an Sound aus den kleinen Bässen rausholt!

[@MrPooPooJohn]

So cool. I has to has one! 😎

[@thumbthump]

Seems like it will save your back on the long gigs.

[@udawggy]

Love the demonstrators playing!

[@aroundmusicdistribution8955]

Cool Gregor ! btw...we're the german distribution for TBB and may help finding yours in Europe !

[@0777coco]

the low end is always huge with tiny basses, first thing i realised when i got my u-bass. love that tho.

[@wolframheldmaier727]

If I didn't know that Frank Itt is a regular contributor to BTW, I might assume that Gregor chose the most powerful bass player for the presentation of the mini bass. :-) Great channel. Entertaining and, above all, content-rich reviews. I love Gregor's accent, that makes it unique.

[@Lagunafixedgear]

looks like the clifton mini bass here in the philippines cost around 100usd

[@markbass354]

COOL GREGOR !!!

[@jburtonca]

If Galli made nylon tapewound like they make for the U-Bass these would be great. I would replace the saddles with piezo saddles from Graphtech to get more versatility.

[@catboyzee]

Is this tiny bass guitar standard tuning (E-A-D-G)? The tone of the fretless is quite nice BTW.

[@MrCrispCookie]

Great, great bass playing

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

These are the coolest things I’ve ever seen

[@B455PL4Y3R]

i didnt know i wanted one of these until today

[@NoChi4240]

Can't wait for the new LANEY DIGBETH DB-PRE review!

[@itsratso.]

Aaaanndd nobody in America sells them.

[@hammies.]

hate how the website doesn't list prices, you have to email em to see -_-

[@boomerbassmeme]

Those are so cool! 😎👍

[@fonkamex]

I like it! Never thought I need them, but now I do!

[@GR-sg2lv]

That fretless was smooth.

[@picolete]

I want a headless one

[@sqeakgeek]

Wow good sound I am an instructor for The School of Rock this seem like the right fit for some of the younger students .It will fit their size nicely 🔈🎶🎵😎👍

[@izzieweitman2338]

Hows the string tension? I imagine such a short scale length would feel rubbery.

[@jagodude]

I recently bought the fretless version, and the strings do feel rubbery. However, after a few minutes of playing I adjusted to them just fine. The fret spacing was more of a challenge compared to a standard scale bass.

[@HerroVincey]

@@jagodude do you have any experience with solid body U-basses and how they might compare against these?

[@jagodude]

@@HerroVincey Only from what I've seen and heard from videos. I've never played a U-bass before.

[@bassican7]

It’s so adorable! I want one for my nephew xD

[@iansmith9125]

Frank is giving that girl from Haim a run for her money with the sweet bass faces

[@larry6686st]

I'd like to see black metal bands use those basses

[@rajgill7576]

Price? Couldn't find in the links, horrible mobile formatting ):

[@Alanoffer]

It’s fraaank yeees 🙀🙀

[@brianjenks3864]

Pretty cool. Would make a good travel / practice bass. Not sure on what planet that has deeper sound than a full scale bass though

[@PlanetRylosIV]

Should check out the Fender Ashbory! Silicon strings with a piezoelectric pickup, sounds like a standard upright but looks and feels like a toy!

[@andrecruz4447]

This grandpa is funky as hell wtf he still got it

[@T-Hawkeyes]

Appreciating that Gibson Grabber style headstock.

[@sepp374]

Frank ist der beste 👍

[@mega12ax72]

Why am I sitting here with my jaw on the floor and my eyes bugging out of my head......I must have one immediately 🎸😵😵😵😵😵👍

[@anonymouzzz4307]

The player did the stank face. Tiny bass approved

[@cherkesadigevich]

I think I'm gonna buy one of these basses and put piccolo strings on it. 😅

[@Kianquenseda]

Yes more I want more !

[@ChipsA17]

Sounds pretty good. I kinda want one now. Idk if that small would be comfortable for me though. Long arms needs a long bass

[@boomerbassmeme]

Gregor, have you seen the new Solar basses? Would love it if Ola sent you one to review!

[@nathanheadley8762]

Boy howdy did I not know I wanted one of these

[@quantumbassguitarchannel1159]

Solved my back problems 💯

[@TheFightingLion92]

Frank is my hero

[@GJDrum]

Wow Super mega ukulele

[@Potterzilla]

These all sound amazing, I have a question. I found an Ashbory small scale fretless bass by fender for $250, should I buy it, or one of the featured bases in this video. Thanks!

[@ThisGuysMason]

whats played on the fretless one? it sounds nice

[@alexanderlimper3961]

What is the tuning on these basses? I know about the Marleaux Soprano Bass which is the same scale. The Marleaux is tuned EADG, but one Octave higher than standard scale basses. Do the tiny boys manage to go as low as a standard scale bass?

[@alexanderlimper3961]

Nevermind I found your second video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3dXqaMYtpphJI ) :) Thanks a lot! (Short answer: super high tech strings make standard tuning possible...at a price)

[@profk3742]

Not gonna lie.....kinda wanna snuggle with em...all 3 of em...

[@gpasc]

Please wich strings brand/model do you recomend for 27 inch scale bass guitar?? Tks !!

[@jjboomba]

the bass sound is definitely buzzing in my ear, this one got me sold.

[@arifturgan]

4. string ( thickest one ) make " hop movement " .. had to stop with my thump when pick string...

[@thefool2007]

That was cool!

[@Thomas.harding]

They make these left handed?

[@KOLJATEST]

Planned for next year!

[@TropicIslandMusic]

03:36 Hard to look badass but definitely fun :) Good starter for kids too

[@deborahmcalister3936]

does anyone know what brand of pickups are in the jj bass?

[@matto9734]

Juxtaposition works!!! ;-)

[@UncleRJ]

That can be used as baseball bat. A bassball bat.

[@slipknot95maggot]

Act now! For only 500, you can have a single-use baseball bat which 100% will not hit the ball in the direction you want! Act nooooooowwwwwww!! Call 1-777-Take-My-Money-and-Throw-it-in-a-Fire today!

[@theghostofrickyricardo9975]

Frank channelling his inner Jaco

[@martinh1277]

What happens if this bass is tuned in 5ths - like a cello?

[@yournostroleeoleeolees.]

Bad Ass .

[@AS-rc1lv]

Hi Gregor, mit welchem Octaver Pedal habt ihr da aufgenommen? Frank's Spiel hört sich ja so sauber bassig an.

[@basstheworldofficial]

In dem Video haben wir keinen Oktaver eingesetzt. Die sounds kommen alle aus dem Bass

[@AS-rc1lv]

@@basstheworldofficial Oha! 👍🏼

[@rafaelfreitasmusic]

Man, after watching this I see I really gotta work on my hybrid pluck tapping with no hands technique! Jokes aside, very interesting basses, and stellar playing by Frank :D

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

Interesting video, I didn't know these small bodied basses existed but I did encounter a short scale bass at a blues jam recently, and I found, as you said here, amazing low end, a bit too much actually, it got a bit muddy sounding, very counter intuitive.. Btw, I love your playing, great style..

[@darthanddedeu2580]

The bass player from dread zeppelin has been using one since the late 80s,

[@lee_burial7187]

Frank is just perfekt

[@lukaovsec]

what is the tuning on these short basses???

[@johnpacino4491]

There is some kind of sorcery going on here, contradicting with the laws of physics... If I can believe the comments here these basses have standard tuning AND I would say, the most common gauge strings set: 45-105. In theory the tension should be flabby AF. Just try putting capo on 7th fret on your typical 34" to get to these 24" and tune standart, let's see how it goes... I've tried and it was indeed flabby AF...

[@basstheworldofficial]

They made custom strings, so the tuning, the tension and the gauge are right. We‘ll follow up with a video on these strings in a few weeks

[@jimslicer807]

what's the bass in the rack behind you with the crazy headstock please? The second to last on the left

[@realartjom]

i see Itt, i click Itt

[@quantumbassguitarchannel1159]

I want that fretless.. how much and where am I sending my 💰✌️❤️

[@althejazzman]

Like for Frank's Stank Face at 4:01

[@apt_slacker995]

is the string tension crazy?

[@basstheworldofficial]

Nope, it’s the same as longscale basses

[@CraigGorsuch]

Not bass related... LOVE the TARDIS shirt!

[@tomasolsson6493]

Please do a Mayones Cali vs Tiny Boy Bass shootout

[@basstheworldofficial]

not sure if that makes a lot of sense. They're following different concepts

[@keithmcduffie7182]

What Kind Of Strings Do Those Basses Use?!!!! 🤔

[@12D_isME]

I want one.. i says..

[@acekkkkkk]

Hey Gregor, where would I be able to buy such super short scale strings? could not found any in Germany yet :/

[@basstheworldofficial]

We‘ll do a follow up video on the strings soon.