Cheapest Ukulele Bass on Amazon! Unboxing

The cheapest Ukulele Bass on amazon! It's made by Hadean, and comes with Aquila Thunderguts!
For this Uke-bass by Hadean: amzn.to/3HiQKBa
For the Thundergut strings: amzn.to/2MlLNu9
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[@ducciwucci]

this is blowing my mind. i've played uke and guitar for years now, strong affinity for uke though, but i tried out my partner's bass and now all i wanna do is learn to play. this looks to be about the size of my baritone uke. seriously, i need one yesterday.

[@stephencoxbass]

It's about the same size, maybe even a tiny bit shorter. Let me know which one you get. Cheers!

[@thewabisabicollective7170]

I have a commission right now that I'm converting a bari uke to bass uke. Gonna be pretty cool!

[@jakobmuire2355]

I got one too, left it on my bed for months. Now after seeing this video it rekindles my interests in Uke bass again.

[@stephencoxbass]

I'm glad I could rekindle your interest in bass uke. I have lots of lessons and song arrangements on this channel if you want any extra motivation! Thanks for watching!

[@joestardell]

I have this bass...love it! Have played gigs with it, country and bluegrass.

[@jahsonx]

A BOX INSID A BOX

[@stephencoxbass]

I seriously wasn't expecting it!

[@jahsonx]

lol

[@fastbreak3837]

i'd call it a 'Basselele'

[@stephencoxbass]

U-bassically get to call it whatever you want to! 😂

[@Lalairu]

Good one 😂😂

[@chicharron_prensado]

No , is a t r o p i c a l b a s s

[@jonathanwilliams225]

Call it a bukakele

[@Theslavedrivers]

@@jonathanwilliams225 Too close to bukakkee

[@MusicalJeanAz]

I have this bass. I love it. I did modify it a bit. I made it fretless and changed the strings to thunder reds.

[@stephencoxbass]

Very cool! Do you have a video of you playing it? I'd love to see/hear it with those modifications.

[@fladification]

Great vid man! I've been interested in these for a while now but I've been afraid it wont be loud enough. I can't really tell but it seems a bit louder then I would have expected, When you do the review vid I would like to see it compared volume-wise against a flat top steel string acoustic (regular guitar) , It would be awesome if you could get a friend to jam along with you as part of the demo. Just a suggestion! Keep on Keepin' on!

[@stephencoxbass]

It's not super loud, but I hope the review helped you decide anyway. The metal round wound strings definitely project better than rubber.

[@smobstar]

Because of this video, I just picked one up!! Thanks!!!!!

[@stephencoxbass]

Awesome! How do you like it so far?

[@smobstar]

@@stephencoxbassmy bad. By picked up I mean purchased online n waiting patiently for it to arrive!!! Lol

[@stephencoxbass]

@@smobstar Awesome, I hope you get it soon!

[@Srcsqwrn]

I'm very interested in learning bass in general, and as I play ukulele I had learned that there was a ubass, played just like a bass. I plan to get one, one day and learn to play it! Interesting to find a channel that covers ubass a lot, it seems.

[@stephencoxbass]

I'm almost exclusively doing U-Bass content these days...with the occasional bass guitar review. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers!

[@jamesmulligan7413]

Hey man I have been playing guitar for 7 months now and I want to mess around with other instruments. Should I get this or a acoustic bass?

[@stephencoxbass]

I personally like the U-Bass better, because of the portability. I have a video comparing the two if you're curious about the differences: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17NnKmKZbt_nbs

[@averyprice9422]

Corbada has a mini bass..

[@Pogokoala]

Damn that was great! Good stuff

[@stephencoxbass]

Thank you!

[@RockClass101]

Such a great vid, bro!

[@stephencoxbass]

Rock Class 101 Thanks, man!

[@Sweetnuglyproductions]

Sounds good to me I might buy one

[@stephencoxbass]

It's great for the price!

[@genghisken0181]

Was exactly what I was after bought one thanks to you!

[@stephencoxbass]

How do you like it so far?

[@genghisken0181]

@@stephencoxbass love it though my sons frequently play it more than I am able to. I think they really love the size and ease of play. The sound is great though.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@genghisken0181 I had a student that was six that absolutely loved it and the rubber strings.

[@berkaydogmus3235]

Pull the box out carefully Hold your breath and look Is it a disappointment To find another box?

[@stephencoxbass]

Not if you collect boxes or are about to pack to move somewhere 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching!

[@MatGurman]

What is the scale length? Is it longer than 20? It’s surprisingly clean sounding. Great demo, BTW

[@stephencoxbass]

Thank you. The website says 21 5/8" ...I think it's the same model.

[@erikkennedy8725]

I have that exact one, but strung lefty. I love it. The built in tuner died pretty quick, though.

[@stephencoxbass]

That's strange that it died so quickly...is it completely dead, or do brand new batteries still get it to work?

[@erikkennedy8725]

@@stephencoxbass they probably would, but it tunes a bit different than the headstock tuner I prefer to use, so no big loss there.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@erikkennedy8725 That's good. I was happy with it over all.

[@frankjost3750]

I've been deciding between the Kala and the Hadean. I've seen only one review of an amped Hadean. Looking forward to yours. Please do it soon. My birthday is Aug 30.

[@stephencoxbass]

I'll do my best to get it out well before your birthday! I still haven't even plugged it in yet, believe it or not!

[@richardletaw4068]

Steve, if you’re still following the Comments. I have one (a cutaway fretless model), and pronounce it “hay-DEE-un”). Been following you for a bit. Like what I see. Just subscribed. Finest kind!

[@stephencoxbass]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@richardletaw4068]

@@stephencoxbass You are welcome, sir! The links suggest that you offered upright and bass guitar lessons via Skype. Is that still true? I have some well-defined goals for which I am seeking an instructor: •BASIC upright technique (posture, grip, and bow grip); and •contemporary electric bass guitar technique (slapping, tapping, ghosting, etc.) I’m thinking maybe 2 month’s worth? Have played since 1970 and can read, but am deficient in those two areas. Do you think you could help?

[@richardletaw4068]

@@stephencoxbass Holy crap, you’re local! (I’m in Marietta.) I could take lessons in person!

[@erikkennedy8725]

I have that bass uke, tuned lefty. It’s fun as hell to play, but you gotta tune it frequently.

[@stephencoxbass]

How long have you had it? Maybe the strings are still stretching a bit. It's a lot of fun to play either way. Cheers!

[@erikkennedy8725]

stephencoxbass had it a few years now. Really easy to slide and bend notes, and the tone is a lot warmer than my Warmoth P/J. Like Both of us said, it’s a lot of fun for an inexpensive instrument and always gets people talking when I pull it out.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@erikkennedy8725 Very cool! I enjoyed playing this one, it has a great sound! Especially for the price!

[@leftyrncii980]

I have the lefty version of this bass. I purchased it from Rondo Music. I have had it a couple of years, I don't play it very often. I'm not sure if it is for me. I can't stand the finger noise on the strings.

[@erikkennedy8725]

@@leftyrncii980 I found it helps if your fingers are slightly greasy. Use lotion or rub your nose, reduces the stickiness of the strings.

[@Adi-yn1nw]

0:34 IT'S SHRIMP IN A BAG

[@stephencoxbass]

Haha!

[@vindiether1904]

Hey nice vid. I'm currently playing a guitar for like 6 mos but I think a bass would really fit my music tastes. I'd like to learn it but what should I get first as a beginner a regular acoustic bass or this uke bass?

[@stephencoxbass]

It depends on where you want to go with it. Acoustic bass is harder to push the strings down and requires larger stretches. U-bass is more portable, easier to push down, and has a slightly different sound (especially if you get one with rubber strings). The acoustic bass has more fullness on every note, and maybe slighly less string noise than the U-bass. However, the rubber strings sound a bit more like an upright bass if that's your goal. If you travel by plane a lot, have wrist pain, and/or have limited space, U-bass for sure. Otherwise I would suggest playing both before buying to see what sound you like better.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I wanted this for Christmas last year, but my mom didn't like how it sounded, so I got a kalimba instead.

[@stephencoxbass]

Kalimba and U-bass together probably sounds awesome! I bet they would accompany each other quite well.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@stephencoxbass I always thought so.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@marvinthemaniac7698 That might be a cool idea for an arrangement one day!

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@stephencoxbass maybe I can make it happen.

[@xmarkxcx]

What was that riff at the 4:00 mark? It sounds really familiar but I can't put a name to it.

[@stephencoxbass]

I was improvising, but the rhythm was inspired by something...I can't recall the name of the song at the moment.

[@Nikosi9]

@@stephencoxbass Donna Lee

[@stephencoxbass]

@@Nikosi9 At 3:48 , yes...I took the time-stamp literally and just watched from that point. But if that's what he was talking about, then yes.

[@khingbetacora4254]

You look like young paul mcaurtney but chubby

[@stephencoxbass]

Hans Betacora Musics Thanks (for the first part).

[@oliverwest7780]

Somewhere between chubby McCartney and chubby steve jobs.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@oliverwest7780 I'd rather be a chubby billionaire than a starving musician. I would recommend spending time working on your craft instead of wasting it.

[@langilleshawn]

Thanks alot Rachel....

[@Sirclive]

@@oliverwest7780 a young George Lucas?

[@yeyeider4301]

Mines coming on Friday, it’s acoustic

[@stephencoxbass]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@richardletaw4068]

The links suggest that you offered upright and bass guitar lessons via Skype. Is that still true? I have some well-defined goals for which I am seeking an instructor: •BASIC upright technique (posture, grip, and bow grip); and •contemporary electric bass guitar technique (slapping, tapping, ghosting, etc.) I’m thinking maybe 2 month’s worth? Have played since 1970 and can read, but am deficient in those two areas. Do you think you could help? ​​⁠Holy crap, you’re local! (I’m in Marietta.) I could take lessons in person!

[@robfriedrich2822]

Seems to be similar with the Thomann Harley Benton Bass Uku.

[@stephencoxbass]

I think it's fairly similar.

[@saneauto]

Looks like a great deal. I got a violin that way once for one of the kids. It worked fine. They used it one semester and decided they wanted to play flute instead. So i ended up selling it for $50 more than I paid for it.

[@stephencoxbass]

Did you try to play the violin at all before selling it?

[@liamderieux7315]

Box inside a box got the like out of me

[@stephencoxbass]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@jeffknighton6599]

I think you just sold me this thing... Good review.

[@stephencoxbass]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy your bass ukulele!

[@woodrowperrin8026]

So... wanted to throw this out there and see if anyone might have some experience with this question: Can you convert a Taylor GS mini bass to baritone ukulele? I’m learning baritone ukulele but really like the size and quality of the Taylor GS mini bass. I have a regular koa GS mini, and thinking about the bass, but don’t want to throw away $1K if it would be a waste of time. Anyone try doing this before? Much appreciated!!!

[@stephencoxbass]

That's a very interesting idea! I would talk to a luthier, and I'm not sure which strings would match that scale lenth best...nylon classical guitar strings might fit...I just can't remember what scale that bass is. It might also be tricky with how the strings attach to the bridge as well. I hope someone has more input to add. Thanks for watching!

[@woodrowperrin8026]

@@stephencoxbass Thanks a ton... Much appreciated!

[@chrisw5742]

I have a GS mini bass and love it.

[@ComunidadeMirage150]

Do you play just like a regular bass or do you have to learn it all over again, I’m trying to learn bass but I fancy one of those. Thanks

[@stephencoxbass]

Like a full size bass, but you have to adjust to the smaller scale and play with a lighter touch (especially on the rubber strings). Thanks for watching!

[@JonuhOfficial]

Beautiful 😍 ur house is nice too

[@stephencoxbass]

Thank you, I was house sitting for a friend at that time. Her house is amazing, though!

[@StevenEspaniola]

cool vid!!

[@stephencoxbass]

Thank you!

[@Lalairu]

The u bass seems to fun to play

[@stephencoxbass]

It's a lot of fun once you get used to the rubber strings.

[@Lalairu]

@@stephencoxbass doest it feel too weird?

[@Raidenofficial]

0:47 donna lee on bass, nice :p

[@stephencoxbass]

Thanks!

[@ichivan808]

Does it have a truss rod? And is it ok with kala roundwounds? How do you replace the batteries? Im using a 70dollar fretless u-bass in my country though.

[@stephencoxbass]

Yes, it does have a truss rod, I believe the round wounds work fine on it, and the batteries are the CR2032 watch batteries, so in that way it's the same as the Kalas. Thanks for watching!

[@antombomben1]

Epic

[@stephencoxbass]

Thanks!

[@MVO884]

Donna Lee on 0;50

[@stephencoxbass]

It's a fun one to play.

[@yeoldefoxeh254]

Why would you NOT plug it in to show us the tone?

[@stephencoxbass]

This video was just an unboxing video. Here's an amp test video featuring this bass if you want to hear it plugged in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2q3gax8rphog9E

[@yeoldefoxeh254]

@@stephencoxbass but you've played it unplugged so it was not strictly an unboxing only :P

[@stephencoxbass]

@@yeoldefoxeh254 Technically that's true. I guess to answer your question, I was planning to make a separate video after using it for a few days so I could give a proper review and not just my first impression, but I made the amp test instead. Also some things take a lot of planning, and I was too excited to open the box! :p

[@robfriedrich2822]

The link says "not available"

[@stephencoxbass]

Thanks for letting me know! I'll have to update that.

[@dannyk140]

I noticed the uk20 is on Amazon for $99 right now. I’m debating whether to get that or this one. Anyone have the uk20?

[@stephencoxbass]

I might get one to make an updated version of this video.

[@efoo66]

hi i bought the same guitar, does it use 2 x 2032 battery? Just want to confirm.

[@stephencoxbass]

Yes, this model does: two CR 2032 batteries.

[@eluli7083]

i dont know george lucas play bass, awesome review

[@stephencoxbass]

Haha, thanks!

[@Enlil-JHVH]

How do you change the strings if it does but have a thru space on the back?

[@stephencoxbass]

You unscrew the back plate, which has tiny screws, and then thread the strings through.

[@schoaskopf2]

donna lee at :3:48?^^

[@stephencoxbass]

Good ear! That's my attempt to try it on that bass!

[@gyulatoth470]

Hi! It's good, but try it also with Saalgofootdrum

[@stephencoxbass]

I'm not familiar with that...what is that?

[@gyulatoth470]

@@stephencoxbass Hi! It is a stompbox for guitarists. More information on: www.salgofootdrum.eu

[@_antonnn1659]

You see I’m debating wether I should get a uke bass or an actual bass to get used to the size and weight I already have an acoustic guitar a uke and a strat but I want a bass too. give me ur opinions plz :))

[@stephencoxbass]

If you can't get both, then it depends on a few factors: Do you want more of an electric bass sound or an upright sound? If you want the earthy upright sound, go with U-bass. I feel like full scale electric is more versatile, but it also has higher string tension and is less portable. "Rubber" (polyurethane) strings may take some getting used to, and even the metal roundwounds for U-bass have a few differences when it comes to sliding and bending notes. I hope that helps!

[@_antonnn1659]

stephencoxbass thank you ❤️

[@stephencoxbass]

You're welcome!

[@SpringfieldGuy]

Old question, but my answer might help others. I have two 20+ year old expensive Fender basses ... which I haven't even picked up since I bought my Kala U-bass about 4 years ago. I love my Kala, but just now ran across this video about the Hadean. I would like to add one to my collection, but none are available on Amazon except a fretless, which I don't want. These u-basses weigh nothing, are a delight to play and sound great. Get one - or more - if you can find 'em.

[@ukulelehans1959]

@@SpringfieldGuy Buy Thomann uku bass,149 euro

[@prestonh.4436]

box inside a box

[@stephencoxbass]

Box inception!

[@prestonh.4436]

@@stephencoxbass If only there was a u -bass inside the u-bass!

[@kristian.perez_]

Can you tune this to EADG tuning without it being too loose or do you have to tune it to GDAE

[@paytonsalmonson7997]

It's tuned in EADG

[@stephencoxbass]

It is tuned in the same range as a full scale electric bass: EADG. This is why the strings are so thick.

[@levonsstuff]

You know my bass teacher Reece right

[@stephencoxbass]

I do know a Reece that teaches bass, so I think I do.

[@levonsstuff]

@@stephencoxbass yeah he told me about you after I recently started watching you

[@stephencoxbass]

Very cool! Tell him I said hello. Cheers!

[@mastterby]

HAY DE AN

[@stephencoxbass]

Awesome, thank you for clarifying this!

[@mastterby]

@@stephencoxbass i assume named after the Hadean period, one of the earliest periods in Earth’s geological history (over 4 billion years ago), when there was nothing but seas of lava and volcanoes, which in turn is named after Hades - the Greek god of the underworld.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@mastterby That makes sense, thanks for doing the research!

[@trnmkhngthnh]

Does this bass has a trussrod?? I plan on getting one then put some roundwounds on it

[@stephencoxbass]

Yes, this one does. Cheers!

[@trnmkhngthnh]

@@stephencoxbass im sold

[@trnmkhngthnh]

btw, im new to shortscale basses, can i just put a set of normal roundwounds on it? or something like an extremely light gauge set of bass strings does exist?

[@stephencoxbass]

@@trnmkhngthnh U-Bass strings exist that are round wounds with a nylon core. I highly recommend those. I have a set of Kala Round Wounds, but others exist as well.

[@trnmkhngthnh]

@@stephencoxbass thanks, i was wondering if a set of light gauge roundwounds and a scissor will do the job

[@UncleDanBand64]

Not bad for the money

[@stephencoxbass]

It's a pretty awesome deal when compared to the others, but the Kala line does have more quality control.

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@stephencoxbass yeah thanks for the reply. I've started doing some more acoustic type gigs. Have you tried the Guild 25" acoustic bass?

[@nfn16076]

Is it pkugged in?

[@stephencoxbass]

On this video it was unplugged. I have a few with it plugged in: there's a "cheapest u-bass vs. bass ukulele amp test" video somewhere on my channel that features this bass ukulele plugged in.

[@ajsimmons7478]

my whole ukulele is one big fret buzz

[@stephencoxbass]

I hope that's not the case! Bass ukuleles require a much lighter touch, and making sure you are pushing down in the center of the fret (pushing down right where the dots are...) is essential. That being said, I still had some fret buzz with mine, and had to adjust the truss rod a bit to get most of it out. If that doesn't help enough, you can try getting a higher nut or putting something under the strings at the nut to raise the string height a tad...I hope this helps!

[@niekvanwensen]

Looks more like an acoustic bass than a ukulele

[@stephencoxbass]

What would make it look more like an ukulele?

[@niekvanwensen]

stephencoxbass be way smaller

[@luisshorts303]

@@niekvanwensen it sounds better because it's bigger

[@lebe220]

Amazon: the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

[@stephencoxbass]

It seems to work that way sometimes. I buy the Kala U-Basses through Uke Republic instead. That's a good route if you would rather support a smaller business.

[@Jasper_4444]

Hades [HAY-deez] was the ancient Greeks' god of the Underworld. Hadean is whatever belongs to him or is connected to him. [HAY-dee-un]

[@stephencoxbass]

Thanks!

[@JohnnysComedyNetwork]

Does it have a truss rod?

[@stephencoxbass]

Yes, it does.

[@JohnnysComedyNetwork]

@@stephencoxbass thank you. Have you modified it in any way.? String changes, truss rod adjustment ect.....

[@stephencoxbass]

@@JohnnysComedyNetwork I have a video on the truss rod adjustment I had to do, but that was the only modification I made.

[@ourjourney6884]

Prounciation is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrLlWZqlpmpm6c

[@stephencoxbass]

I can't believe there's a video for this 😂

[@pranavpawar3115]

Bhuvan Bam?

[@SfasticDestroyer]

o kurwa trynkiewicz xD

[@stephencoxbass]

What does that mean?

[@seanrap21]

Can it slap?

[@stephencoxbass]

I play a little slap bass on it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2q3gax8rphog9E

[@nmonye01]

Anthropology?

[@stephencoxbass]

At some point I think I played a bit of Donna Lee for a second, but I don't recall playing Anthropology.

[@ccortoo]

you sound like Gus Johnson

[@stephencoxbass]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@melee9183]

You sound like Jeff kaplan

[@stephencoxbass]

Cool!

[@catfish3662]

You call 135$ cheap?

[@stephencoxbass]

You found one cheaper? Maybe it's time to remake the video...

[@catfish3662]

No I haven’t I just think that 135$ is a lot to me like 20$ to me is like 1000$

[@stephencoxbass]

Cheap is always relative, I suppose.

[@scarl2t]

why it so big

[@stephencoxbass]

It's ever so slightly bigger than the Kalas...but not much.

[@froggylord655]

You ka bass

[@stephencoxbass]

Yucca bass? 🤷‍♂️

[@froggylord655]

@@stephencoxbass BASSicly

[@stephencoxbass]

@@froggylord655 BASSed on a true story.

[@stephencoxbass]

These appear to be back in stock! Here's a link to how to get one, though they may not be the cheapest online anymore: amzn.to/3HiQKBa (*Disclaimer: This is an Amazon Affiliate link. Ordering through it supports the channel).

[@ToddLorencUkuleleMusic]

Great review my friend I’m getting one just like this in a couple of weeks from CNZ Audio as a promotion.

[@stephencoxbass]

@@ToddLorencUkuleleMusic Awesome, Todd!

[@aoitori3989]

ugliest instrument alive maybe buy an acoustic bass instead if you love acoustic too much

[@stephencoxbass]

Interesting opinion. To each their own.