Uke Bass

[@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.)

[@Phicxtion]

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.

[@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

[@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!

[@marygarth4118]

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

[@girlwalking9908]

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

[@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!

[@LorenzoDeprado]

crazy good channel

[@vindiether1904]

Dang that uke bass sounds so good.

[@NaturalFork]

Great jam

[@TheStringdom]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@wreybeeen]

I would say that the jam was fire!

[@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 😅

[@kendrakrust1244]

That Herbie Hancock groove gets me everytime.

[@TheStringdom]

Timeless!

[@juliusleonardo2312]

what is the first song that he played?

[@spooky11]

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

[@oldcrow6990]

Excellent!!

[@josephfriel6597]

Great vid

[@TheStringdom]

J_Friel thank you for watching!

[@josephfriel6597]

@@TheStringdom my pleasure ☺

[@holdenmontgomery2273]

What’s the brand of this specific Uke Bass?

[@mcgooglygoo]

This bass uke is made by "Mele Ukulele". I saw that no one had answered this question and though I'm a bit late - 4 years- I thought I'd answer.

[@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 😁

[@davidchesed6088]

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

[@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! :)

[@davidharding4758]

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

[@georghaider3986]

haha was suprised by that as well. love it

[@scrolly9038]

Love the boogie woogie at the beginning

[@MoontouchedOwlBeast]

Do charango next!

[@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.

[@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! :)