Recent content by UkerDanno

Should start a new thread about changing round wounds to flat wounds...I would've thought it to be a straight forward switch! Been eye balling the new 5-string solid bodies, but they only come with round wounds and I know I don't like them. Figured it would be an easy switch to flats whenever...

Not really that fat, finding a good C string might be tricky.

Still out of my budget... 😁 https://kalabrand.com/products/ubass-koa-fs Besides, I have what I need...😁🤙🎶

IMHO, they should have Pahoehoes, like the original!!!

Wonder if they'll make more...

Wow, out of my price range, but I'd love to have one... https://kalabrand.com/collections/solid-hawaiian-koa-top-u-bass/products/ubass-koa-15th-fs?variant=41107820281926

This guy...

Yeah, I had one too, back in 2010, had flat tapewounds on it. Struggled with the scale length, then became unemployed and sold it.

Make sure to get steel core flats, not sure if there are any available at this point.

Assuming the stock strings are Pahoehoes, yes they are different than anything else and need some stretching, but they shouldn't buzz. Try tweaking the truss rod. Flatwounds will probably require lowering of the action and setup work.

Nice! I would use Road Toad Pahoehoes, for a nice, easy, soft feel and that mellow upright sound. That's how the Ubass was designed. They are kind of a pain to install, but well worth it. There's a video on youtube that is very helpful.

The EM-FS isn't solid mahogany, it's laminate. They both use Pahoehoes, probably. For the same price, get the old solid mahogany! Older is better, IMHO. Actually, I don't think the EM-FS is fretless...

An old favorite, older solid spruce top fretless... My current favorite, recently acquired Kala SUB, love this thing!

What's the problem? Contact Kala, they might be able to help you out... support@kalabrand.com

There was this guy in a British rock band back in the 60's who used one too... 😅