The MicroBass

Our most popular instrument ever! The MicroBass line gives you all the power of an acoustic-electric bass in a light-weight, travel-sized package. You can choose between 23" or 25" scale, fretted or fretless, and polymer strings (which give you a sound like an upright bass) or the Silverbacks (which are like a more traditional bass string). These options, combined with the piezo pickup and built-in tuner, give you the ultimate bass that is tailored to your playstyle!
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[@robertblair9988]

My wife just got me one of these for Christmas, and all I can say is WOW!! I have been playing for 40 years, and this thing is amazing. It sounds awesome in my studio. If you don't have one, GET ONE!!!

[@skaterdude7277]

What kinda set up did you get for it? Like strings and size? Im nervous about getting comfy on a short scale and then being bad at regular sized necks.

[@johnnyrex5115]

@@skaterdude7277 you'll be fine I switch between this M-Bass to my hofner to my 42" scale Upright double Bass & then to my full scale Thunderbird bass all the time and it never affected me in any way, the trick is I think, is to switch between them a lot don't just stick with one for a long time switch it up a lot. Even though ever since I got this bass I've been playing this one way more than any instrument I got, it's so fun to play and sounds so unique and dirty I love it!

[@johnexton4581]

I want one!🎸🎼👍

[@deputydang8291]

If it wasnt 400 dollars I'd consider it but for 400 you have a lot of better options.

[@Gognorlll]

Paid comment

[@hathatsfunny1911]

Took "noodling on a bass" on a whole new level

[@yuuyjaaj6721]

Loool

[@zerosoma33]

Why

[@Jupe367]

RAMEN noodle bass

[@imsickhelpmeplease1730]

Jupe367 HAHAHAHAHHAA

[@SirBender]

I thought about MIRACOLI 🤣

[@cerealexperiments8189]

Very tasty

[@hissori2978]

Noodling on a bass.

[@lajeanette33]

😂🤣

[@elaksandra]

So, reading the comments, the song's are: 1.- 0:00 to 0:12 // Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side 2.- 0:12 to 0:22 // Unknown 3.- 0:46 to 0:59 // The Beatles - Taxman 4.- 2:03 to 2:17 // Dr Dre - Nuthin But A G Thang 5.- 2:46 to 2:56 // Thundercat - A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II) 6.- 2:56 to 3:16 // Grover Washington Jr - Just the two of us

[@overlycreative1]

Thank you!

[@AusTheBassBoss]

The second song was “This Love” by Maroon 5.

[@SpectorEuro4]

Just a clarification: Ain't Nuthin But A G Thang IS NOT A SONG BY DR. DRE. Dr. Dre simply sampled the song "I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You" by Leon Haywood.

[@ccaa7674]

@@SpectorEuro4 This is true but most people will recognize it by the Dre song anyway.

[@SpectorEuro4]

@@ccaa7674 True. But the Dr. Dre is known as being quite the fraudulent guy. All you have to do is watch the Straight Outta Compton movie to see that.

[@axzxxzxa8613]

What I love about this video is that Nathan went straight into it. Like when he started talking he told us who he was and what he does. Then immediately telling us about the microbass. No bullshit sales pitches and no wasting any time. This video overall is just great. And because of that alone I would buy this microbass.

[@mdrptdr10]

Easy. Don't present us your mum or ur gf buddy, or i would buy it too.

[@schmeag7710]

Yea but you didn’t

[@stifledeluard]

n00dle strings

[@ryucanlas9612]

Alien Breaks I'm craving pho now

[@Smashwithmee]

😂😂

[@pochaccolvl]

LMAO 麺の弦のネタは全世界共通なんだな笑笑

[@joshl.8950]

@@ryucanlas9612 Shabu here XD

[@TenshoWasHere]

As a stringed instrument player i can't confirm these are noodle strings except for ukuleles, those are pasta strings

[@danterosales6985]

Huh, my guitar teacher had another teacher drop one of these off during class last week and i didnt recognize the brand from the headstock, but it sounded amazing and shockingly more full than the proper full sized acoustic bass we had and the action was perfect and now, here it is, in my reccomended feed. Great bass Gold Tone.

[@nomdeplume8393]

It showed up in your recomended feed cos the interent is watching and listening to us at all times. But then you probably know that don't you? Peace

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

and how much exactly did this acoustic bass with about 1/2 the available notes cost you?

[@danterosales6985]

Tetra Digm A: you mustve not read it. The school bought it. Not me. B: Its a shortscale. But it has 20 available frets. Thats only 16 notes less than my full 24 fret electric yamaha. C: Believe me. Its worth it. A handmade bass that has beautiful tone and easy handling/portability without compensating volume, not to mention its electric acoustic, is worth the money. If i could record id make a demo and send it to these folks just because of how amazing this bass is. I can play stuff from the gorillaz to tool to metallica to the killers to weezer on this thing. Its a beautiful and amazing machine.

[@elahem6940]

thats actually only 4 notes less, the notes of the highest 4 frets on the E,A, and D string occur a string up 5 frets lower.

[@danterosales6985]

Lucas Martin 4 frets missing on each 4 strings 4*4=16 notes less

[@whovianfriend3238]

I didn’t expect Taxman to sound so good on an acoustic bass. Gold Tone is truly magical.

[@nectarinedreamsmusic]

as a girl getting into bass, i really wanted to find an acoustic one that looked as cool as this and i finally have

[@GoldTone]

We offer a 23" and 25" scale microbass so you can find the one that fits you best! goldtonemusicgroup.com/goldtone/products/basses?menu_category=micro-bass&sort=az

[@profile2047]

Just curious, but what does being a girl have to do with wanting this?

[@TrollextheTroll]

@@profile2047 Trash marketing bro. LOL

[@ducas8937]

Wish there was a 30 inch jazz bass style, and can't think of a better company than Gold Tone to found the way to do it

[@GoldTone]

We'll definitely consider it.

[@danielmoreno7056]

forever looking down on 5 string "bass players"

[@isaacbasil]

4 years in, still intriguing. Those strings.

[@Stick3x]

Wow, your not just a luthier, you have magic bass fingers too. Listen to your sound man. Amazing.

[@iliketrains3495]

From that first note alone I could tell you were about to play Walk On The Wild Side 😂

[@GoldTone]

Nothing wrong with that! 😎

[@FreestyleSkierMikey]

Played my first ever live show at a Pub using the Fretted Version of this Bass. Now Bass is my primary instrument! Love this thing

[@justmarc2015]

Welcome to the Low Zone Stay out of treble.

[@TheSelfless1]

I just ordered mine today with the silver round strings, so excited to try out this awesome bass.

[@educostanzo]

Beautiful instrument and tone! Those strings look very soft to touch and comfortable to play.

[@felipelopes7664]

I didn't developed scoliosis over the last seven years because of my acoustic bass, just to see this. I want one, now.

[@rosicroix777]

Beautiful bass, those strings u r using sound fantastic! Keep up the good work !

[@moisessandoval8125]

Percy Barbarossa take walks on wild side

[@profeat]

do you know where i can find those strings?

[@gerasimger15]

@@profeat *elastic bands* y'know?

[@stevepethel6843]

Those bass tones do emulate stand up bass amazingly well. Great talent too ...

[@sugarjanis3054]

Got one. Fretted.Very comfortable.Sounds surprisingly good and fun to play too!!!

[@foganewgon]

I always loved uke basses because of the upright sound on the go, but because of the tiny size they're a bit hard to play. This looks a bit bigger, easier to play, and sounds exactly like a uke bass. I love it!

[@GoldTone]

It is. We also have the 25" scale, which is similar to a Stratocaster, so it's even easier to play!

[@andreipatricksuciu6601]

Damn. Love its design

[@MrCardman12345]

Wow, Take A Walk On The Wild Side sounded PERFECT!

[@chimichuro]

It sounds amazing, it's definitely something I will add to my collection when I can!

[@nyckoluz]

It's basically a Baritone-Ukulele-Bass-Guitar.

[@blogusvox]

I've been watching for roughly 30 seconds before I realize I'm watching a commercial ad.

[@Qu_Music]

loved every cover you played, it perfectly reflects the instruments capabilities : )

[@nathanielmartin8686]

I just bought one of these, fun to play, practical, and sound really good

[@spectratio]

its gonna be slap city if i get my hands on one of these

[@MarkArandjus]

It's so beautiful, nice finish and striking bright strings, wonderfully simple!

[@chrismcparland5274]

Owned one for a year (fretted), great sound very much like a double bass and easy to play. Tuning it is another matter, you have to keep lifting the strings though the nut, as they get stuck.

[@tingowealeans5712]

interesting

[@AlbySilly]

Oh how I wish I had strings like that, they sound friggin amazing

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Unrelated to the video's topic, but I just wanted to say I love your Kurt Vile t-shirt!

[@GoldTone]

We're big fans of Kurt, and since we try to go see him play every chance we get!

[@darkcnotion]

Those strings are so cute

[@RFD510]

Saw one in guitar center and was taken aback by the look of it but didn't play it and never looked far into it until a few days ago. Marco Galiero's videos are imo the best I've seen with this cool little thing.

[@louismazzei5862]

This thing is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Now I need one of these...

[@JasonX00]

I need a Micro bass!

[@nicolavaleri5855]

The most close tone of double bass i have heard in a "non double bass" shaped instrument.

[@rjc7289]

It really does a good job replicating the sound of an upright bass.

[@f2detaboada]

The tone is surreal

[@D-Man_Jam]

0:46 Gotta give credit to whoever came up with that riff. It grooves.

[@strymoon]

if you like shoegaze, look up Seagull by Ride, the bassline is extremely similar

[@tyleranaya1277]

It's Taxman by the Beatles.

[@cherrycat5599]

Paul McCartney

[@Fruitsalad89]

Taxman - The Beatles

[@Iliashun]

INTRO at the Start is Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side LIKE so people can see

[@_-SpaceCowboy-_]

#TYBG This like is for you, internet gentleman

[@aristophanechay3371]

Thank you for your service to the internet.

[@theHumanBryno]

Also sampled in "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest.

[@fredpearson5204]

@@theHumanBryno, "sampled"...or what talented people tired of being ripped off call it, "plagiarized."

[@lid5295]

Thany you so much

[@alfredbellanti3755]

Awesome tone!

[@thomasalexander2536]

Great review, thanks

[@NirVeInbarINVI]

You should send one of those to davie504

[@jordanbarrett7754]

Thats actually a great idea.

[@Rojuan]

very impressive but... oh wait

[@offlne5637]

impressive, but can you send yourself to him?

[@epknight7833]

Yes

[@Cityloud]

But he has a uke bass already it sounds very similar

[@alecrisser12]

It's like a slightly bigger U-Bass. The U-Bass has 4 less frets, but it truly is tiny. The Mico bass probably sounds a little better unplugged being guitar sized. Both instruments use the same kind of strings so they sound similar.

[@alecrisser12]

@Jo P I disagree, it sounds pretty good for what it is. If you're comparing it to an E bass or an upright bass, then yeah, but you're comparing two different instruments that have similar but different uses in a rather unfair way. Beds are certainly a lot more comfortable than sleeping bags, but no one would want to carry around a full bed for a hike just because it's more comfortable. The acoustic body on the uke bass is for practice not performance, you can hear it fine in most situations, and it even holds up well in quiet jam sessions. When plugged in, it sounds very good, and the quality of its playability for the money when compared to a full size bass guitar it is superior. I own a comparably priced full size acoustic bass guitar, it does sound amazing compared to the U Bass, however it's only marginally louder. Anything I can play on an e Bass I can play on my U Bass with ease, but that is not the case with the full-size acoustic Bass. The internal electronics and the quality of wood on my U Bass are much higher since there's less material and labor needed for the same price.

[@alecrisser12]

@Jo P Not from what I've seen online. I mean yeah, you can buy an acoustic bass for $100, and it may sound fine acoustically, but it's playability will be shotty at best. Something in that price range, if it has internal pickups at all would be pretty shity sounding. I've done a good amount of research on these basses, it seems like $300 for a full size acoustic bass guitar is about what you'd expect for something of reasonable quality. A good quality acoustic bass guitar costs a little over a grand. So, to carry on with my analogy, for $100 you'd get an awesome sleeping bag, but for that same money, you could buy a cheap uncomfortable mattress. Btw, $100 is a lot for a sleeping bag, but $300 is not much for an instrument.

[@alecrisser12]

@Jo P They both average at around $260. So, I'm not sure what you're suggesting costs twice as much.

[@jrbass62]

I've played them, Keep it!! These are the fad of the day!

[@PsyMongazoid]

Such a sweet tone!

[@logangreene3428]

Sounds great! Looking good Nathan!

[@clamfishing3795]

Noodle bass lives on

[@KawaRider88]

The tone of this bass is sensual!

[@JeevesReturns]

What a great unique sound.

[@ZacharyRedFulton]

I would love to see a 5-string version of these things!!! :-)

[@GoldTone]

Nothing solid yet, but we have been playing around with that idea

[@chrisw5742]

I had thyroid cancer and lost my high range so I use baritone guitars tuned to a standard with 5 string basses. I have a Taylor acoustic bass but that thing is for e tuning :-( . How about a BARITONE 4 string bass?

[@thenoble1]

Yes PLEASE. I love the 5 string and one in this form factor would be amazing.

[@jts400hp]

If i played this would girls like me?

[@GoldTone]

I've never seen any evidence that says they wouldn't.

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

It definitely will improve your right hand fingering action...

[@arastoomii4305]

Well, they might know you exist.

[@Abdullahxvii]

Jeff Smith only if you can play wonderwall

[@Marekki2202]

most definitely.

[@shannonbear8807]

The wood looks really good and those strings sound so good

[@juliotorres6868]

Beautiful instrument..very unique

[@cato451]

Is that the 23" or the 25" in the demo video?

[@8superben]

This is literally a bigger u bass

[@8superben]

@Jen Striker it's a iykyk situation

[@shjazz58]

That Thundercat bassline at the end!!! :D

[@bretdouglas9407]

Amazing tone.

[@GoatDust]

repping Kurt vile when he repped gold tone on his album cover

[@aghawkeye4829]

When the bass guitar and acoustic guitar had a kid together.

[@evanparker]

sounds absolutely dope.

[@paulr6127]

Bizarre strings. Absolutely gorgeous instrument.

[@mathuwhycough6591]

I wish I could hear what the nylon-core strings sound like. The rubber strings feel strange to me

[@Tartonga]

Nylon strings are more suited for high notes and pitches. It wouldn't make sense to put them on a bass unless you are davie504

[@Lowizz]

0:46 "mi equilibrio espiritual"- 31 minutos temazo xD

[@chemahefferan9653]

tremendos los beatles robando la línea de bajo de 31 minutos para 'Taxman'

[@Lowizz]

@@chemahefferan9653 unos descarados

[@guitarman_3693]

love it ! sounds good

[@CoyoteSinbad]

Loved the Lou Reed intro.

[@davidcorsi4665]

Played one the other day. Loved it. Question: have you considered making those polymer strings for a standard electric bass?

[@lettuce7378]

They wouldn't work unless you have a piezo pickup

[@jazzman1954]

Also I believe it’s not possible on the longer scale.

[@davidcorsi4665]

@@jazzman1954 thanks

[@rayana4250]

Dear Santa...

[@eggaiug]

Sounds great, would love to have one

[@timloi5892]

it sounds great

[@UnbreakableFury1]

How long do you need to put your strings in water to get them like that?

[@concrete_halloween88]

ernest_hemingway666 put 4-6 quart water in pot. Put 1/4 cup salt in. When boiling, place strings in for 3-5 minutes.

[@danadrian2752]

Gloo Boot that’s only for box strings if you whip up a batch of fresh strings they reach al dente in less than 30 seconds

[@offbeat2964]

2:03 only true Gs know where the sound comes from

[@BigSavageG]

Ain't nuthin' but a G thang baby

[@jsimo1431]

sounds really nice!

[@perspectiverenewed]

I love those strings

[@nocbro2531]

Taxman?

[@ode2george]

Yes, Sir!

[@o00thunderhawk00o]

i learned this song when i took bass lessons. still haven't heard the actual song so im glad i saw this cuz i would have heard it somewhere and tripped out not knowing why i knew it lol

[@aaronnieves9195]

No lo c bro (Si es Taxman)

[@GeoffStrehlMusic]

Check out my cover of "taxman" on my channel if you want to see some sweet Hofner action!

[@o00thunderhawk00o]

uh oh i am trippin'! lol whats the first song you played? i learned that in lessons too lol

[@shipmodelguy]

Would have been nice to hear it acoustically

[@fprintf]

Then what is the point of having an acoustic bass? Might as well get a short scale regular bass if you have to plug it in anyway, no?

[@shipmodelguy]

I agree. Why have an acoustic bass that you can't hear acoustically.

[@Nikosi9]

MomoTheBellyDancer They sell a solid body with the same strings.

[@Nikosi9]

Tom Lauria You would feel the vibrations. That's why uprights are so cool...

[@nahnope8581]

it sounds like utter shit thats why

[@ktrifon]

Lovely sound!

[@middlewing866]

I need to get one and some of those strings. Well. done ✔

[@MrJayjay1300]

Was that Tron Song by Thundercat at the end????

[@kenshin4113]

Sounds like it! I’m happy you recognized it.

[@audioartisan]

Almost ordered one ...You guys ever have sales or discounts cause 500 is a bit steep for this IMO.

[@axiomaddict]

For those of us who play salsa, son, and other old school Cuban forms, this seems a great option for composing while sitting on the bed, jamming in a conjunto setting. I’ll check it out.

[@petraariely8988]

Gorgeous sound

[@pacisdan1273]

do you make them left handed?

[@GoldTone]

We do have a left-handed model!

[@johnybrokeit]

Gold Tone this is wonderful news!!!!!!!!! I'm super excited about this.

[@HighGravity1100]

My left-handed friend received his last week and loves it.

[@HollowDesert]

What's up with you lefties? Just become right handed and stop making everything so difficult.

[@pacisdan1273]

Ein Walroß yeah...not that easy

[@seanblake3658]

What is the riff at the beginning??

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

sean blake Walk on The Wild Side by Lou Reed

[@DavidEsp1]

Really handy to keep around to grab whenever some song comes up (on radio/TV/YT...) that grabs me. And good for carrying around lots - e.g. for town-wide festival "open mic." sessions. Though in reality in that situation it mainly just advertises that I am a musician: people come up to me and invite me to play - using their own (already set-up) bass guitars. And it intrigues them. Otherwise I mainly use it acoustically.

[@glennlopez6772]

It would also be nice to hear the metal wound strings! Thanks for the video.

[@InnisSnelling]

whats that song at the start? :/

[@lucasrocha7571]

Lou Reed - Walk On the Wild Side

[@PotatoMaGobinus]

Lucas Rocha couldve swore it was Can I kick it by A Tribe Called Quest

[@hmthatsnice]

can it djent?

[@apodsilvaticus6489]

This is just too nice natural sound...need one.

[@cimimi2003]

Nice sound~

[@gioelegentile]

Man what's the riff at 0:46? I heard that somewhere...

[@skelly7987]

Taxman by the Beatles or Start! by The Jam.

[@bardmode9096]

Mr. Wright by the Claypool-Lennon Delerium is similar, too. They picked up a lot from Beatles style.

[@HimanshuRajmane]

Gioele Gentile Lou read walk on the wild side

[@frozono7590]

Thats a club penguin bass riff? :v

[@user-np6fh2kk9o]

David Holmes - Yen on a Carousel (from oceans eleven)

[@issacneutron8082]

If you close your eyes his voice is super similar to Kurt Cobains...

[@johndorcic4488]

I love that you were playing the baseline to "Start!" by The Jam!(Heh heh heh) ps- Awesome bass at an incredible price!

[@maxcrowe3900]

You had me at intro to Walk on the Wild Side. Great sound. On that recording, I believe the bassist doubled a string bass with an electric bass overdub - creating a unique cool sound while also getting paid for doubling instruments. Sweet instrument your shop has come up with. However, if I buy another instrument during COVID while gigs are still extremely limited my wife would kill me 🎷

[@bakedgoods5781]

Dumb question but what bass line is he playing at the beginning? I know it from somewhere but I just can't tell where

[@1998superjet]

I need to know 2

[@maxcruz15]

@@1998superjet ATCQ, forgot what song tho

[@1998superjet]

@@maxcruz15 I found it, it’s actually Take a Walk on the Wild Side

[@ixis99]

From Lou Reed's 1972 album " Transformer" ' walk on the wild side' ... Herbie Flowers played the bass on this track. Though David Bowie was credited with producing this album,it really was done mostly by guitarist/arranger/multi- instrumentalist Mick Ronson who got zero credit for his extensive work on this LP.

[@Shovelglove545]

What's the first song

[@sayj7748]

Joe Taylor can I kicks it by a tribe called quest

[@denniskramer697]

Kevin_Sayegh No, it's walk on the wild side by Lou Reed.

[@mrmexicano64]

honestly I thought it was the ending song from Super Mario 64

[@schmoo3407]

Dennis Kramer They are the same riff

[@SCUZZPOP]

Kevin_Sayegh they sampled Lou reed for that

[@indigocharm6441]

Can’t get over the sound

[@WillaLamour]

Very nice!