Uke Bass

with Arlie Asiu, who talks to us about the bass version of the ukuele, how it sounds, and what it can do. Keep watching for an impromptu jam at the end!
Visit: www.arlieaverya... for more from Arlie.
Find us on facebook: / thestringdom
Thanks to Mele Ukuleles for hosting us.
Recorded: Maui, Hawaii, November 2017.

[@Leomatoad]

Me: ouch, my fingers have blisters from practicing my bass Ukulele Bass: *RUBBER STRING*

[@erikkennedy8725]

I have a bass uke. Tuning is identical to a standard bass. (I’m primarily a bass player so all the thumbs they’re using throw me.) These are really a joy to play- bending notes is so easy, and the tone is so warm. I take mine with me as a practice instrument because it’s so portable and I don’t need an amp, but when I do play it amped in front of an audience, it always elicits comments. Every bass player should add a bass uke to their collection. (Like we really need more instruments... glancing at the seven various ones on my rack and around my room.)

[@Flux799]

I play my Uke Bass more than my regular basses. I absolutely love the stand up bass tone it creates. Have played with mine live as well in a jazz trio. Super fun.

[@erikkennedy8725]

Yeah, that warm tone is just so great, and it’s so easy to slide on.

[@Snarician]

I love all your videos and I don't know know a thing about bass or guitars. I'm a drummer. Keep it up!

[@TheStringdom]

Snarician thanks for watching! And please share with anyone you think might like it!

[@timcason3479]

This was just Awesome! And listening to you guys jam together was so inspiring! I just got my U-Bass this evening and I haven't been able to put it down!

[@denizariani]

The jam at the end was soo fun. I have no idea how to play the bass and just started taking up the guitar, but the uke bass got me pretty interested in trying it out

[@marygarth4118]

This one was fun! Liked the jam at the end! Tasty blues

[@girlwalking9908]

hehe "your day is better all of a sudden" XD

[@jsivonenVR]

I wonder whether switching the strings for left-handed is OK as with other low-tension instruments such as nylon-stringed classical guitar? Asking for a fr... MYSELF 😅

[@general5886]

such an great vid!

[@TheStringdom]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed it :) Feel free to share with anyone you think might like it! Thanks!

[@holdenmontgomery2273]

What’s the brand of this specific Uke Bass?

[@vindiether1904]

Dang that uke bass sounds so good.

[@kendrakrust1244]

That Herbie Hancock groove gets me everytime.

[@TheStringdom]

Timeless!

[@peeweeds]

I would say that the jam was fire!

[@NaturalFork]

Great jam

[@TheStringdom]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@LorenzoDeprado]

crazy good channel

[@juliusleonardo2312]

what is the first song that he played?

[@spooky11]

It was just a walking blues riff. Very popular in the 50s

[@davidchesed6088]

Can someone please tell me that 1st music he played...?

[@oldcrow6990]

Excellent!!

[@josephfriel6597]

Great vid

[@TheStringdom]

J_Friel thank you for watching!

[@josephfriel6597]

@@TheStringdom my pleasure ☺

[@solleumali7976]

Can you strum on this instrument?

[@erikkennedy8725]

It’s absolutely more similar to a bass guitar than a ukulele. But, if you want to strum a bass, go for it 😁

[@user-serhiizhuravel]

Super!

[@UncleDanBand64]

Nice

[@mudrakumar]

What's the song he plays at 1:25?

[@TheStringdom]

I think its just a standard walking blues pattern, no song in particular. Reminds me a bit of "Sweet Home Chicago" from the Blues Brothers soundtrack if you wanted to compare it for inspiration :) ... also I just happened to see Blues Brothers on TV the other night...

[@mudrakumar]

@@TheStringdom thank you for your prompt engagement, sir! :)

[@scrolly9038]

Love the boogie woogie at the beginning

[@davidharding4758]

A wild "mellowship slinky in B Major" came out of nowhere 👌

[@georghaider3986]

haha was suprised by that as well. love it

[@241hnd]

What's the length of this bass uke?

[@erikkennedy8725]

They’re basically a baritone uke with rubber strings. They play identical to an electric bass with a shorter scale.

[@MoontouchedOwlBeast]

Do charango next!

[@notmyname8527]

The ukulele has not originated from Hawaii. I wonder why everyone thinks it is.

[@TheStringdom]

There was a pretty big craze for ukuleles as souvenirs when Hawaii's tourism boomed in the early 20th century. Apparently a lot of Californians brought them back to the US mainland, and it became a symbol of Hawaii in American pop culture, even though its roots are further back in Madeira and Portugal. There's a great book on the ukulele by John King and Jim Tranquada if you want to know more! :)