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Comment by Bob Lumpkin on May 9, 2012 at 12:40pm

That should have been pic #3. Here goes with # 2, I hope!

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on May 9, 2012 at 12:38pm

A couple of finished basses. The Red one is a re-build of the Bama Bass adding a second pick up & better electrics. The green one is a standard single P.U. model that I sell. I wish the hell I could figure out how to post this crap. Seems like every time I try it, It's different,. hope these pics come up somewhere.

Comment by Thorsten Hinrichsen on May 8, 2012 at 7:24pm

I've never used Ashbory strings but I've read in several forums that they are not as durable and need much longer to stay in tune. Ashbory users also suggested buying more of the G string as they seem to break easily. Ashbory strings have a larger diameter than the polyurethane strings, as far as I know.

Comment by PhilUSAFRet on May 8, 2012 at 2:10pm

Good question, I've also been considering weed eater line

Comment by Chuck Cobillas on May 8, 2012 at 2:07pm

Does anyone have experience with different strings? I am trying to decide if I want to go with Ubass, Ashbory, or Aquilla. The Ashbory cost about half as much as the others and I'm wondering if the sound or quality is a trade off for the price. I don't mind paying more if there is a big difference between them.

Comment by Thorsten Hinrichsen on May 7, 2012 at 7:40pm

thanks everyone. I've built a Ubass last year (see pics on my page) and bought ashbory tuners (from largesound.com - there you can also get nuts and other parts). I used pahoehoe strings (should be similar to the aquila strings). I'm currently building three bass ukuleles for which I use the ashbory tuners (the hipshot tuners might be of better quality but cost a lot more).

Comment by Chuck Cobillas on May 7, 2012 at 2:39pm

Wow Phil, thanks for sharing! I'm really glad I asked.
Also, I tried using your suggestion on my last build for a 6 string Uke and I am really happy with the results...I have to make a new nut (don't quite have the string spacing right yet, but it is close) I really like the sound of the 6 string Uke. The resonator adds a bit of a banjo sound that is pretty cool. It sounds different than any of my other Ukes and is a nice variation to have in my collection.
Thanks again,
Chuck

Comment by PhilUSAFRet on May 7, 2012 at 2:13pm

Not sure about Ubass nut width  1 3/8 to 1.5 I think

Comment by PhilUSAFRet on May 7, 2012 at 2:11pm

I'm going to do the same, here are some specs I collected from a few sources:

 

Bass Ukulele specs:

Kala U-Bass

Body – Ash – width 9" – Depth – 1"

Overall length – 28"

Scale Length – 21"

Nut – 1" ???

Frets – Jumbo 6105 – How many frets? Varies with model x 16" ? x 24" ? (California series)

Fretboard radius – 12

Neck width at 12^th fret – 2 1/8"

- depth at 12^th fret – 7/8"

Pickup – Passive saddle piezo – shadow

Tuners – custom hip shots

Earnest Stretch

Total length – 29"

Body width – 9"

• depth 1 ¾
• length – 12"

Scale – 18"

Strings – Ashbory

Pickup – Active piezo

　

Comment by Chuck Cobillas on May 7, 2012 at 2:07pm

Thinking about my next build. I would like to build a CB Ubass for my Brother (he plays Bass in a band). I read a little about the strings that come on the Ubass and also about the ones by Aquilla for the Ubass. Has anyone had experience with these? From what I have read I am leaning towards the Aquilla strings. I have Aquillas on 5 Ukes that I currently have and am happy with them once they settle in (2 or 3 weeks)and quit stretching. Also, is the scale length 20 or 21 inches on the Ubass? Thanks for any info!
Chuck

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