John boy
Well-known member
I play bass in addition to uke and guitar, and I have been thinking off and on about getting a u-bass (I'm using that term generically, not specifically just Kala).
Two things have kept me from getting one so far -- one is the fact that, it seems like you only have about an octave's worth of range on each string (only 12 frets before the neck hits the body). When I play bass, I often play above the octave on my bass guitars. Do any of you feel this has been a problem, or limitation, in using the u-bass for playouts or gigs?
Second, they are all active basses (they require a battery). I'm wondering how long the battery lasts, if I should put in a new battery before I use it for any gig, etc.
Your thoughts on both questions would be most helpful. Thanks in advance.
Two things have kept me from getting one so far -- one is the fact that, it seems like you only have about an octave's worth of range on each string (only 12 frets before the neck hits the body). When I play bass, I often play above the octave on my bass guitars. Do any of you feel this has been a problem, or limitation, in using the u-bass for playouts or gigs?
Second, they are all active basses (they require a battery). I'm wondering how long the battery lasts, if I should put in a new battery before I use it for any gig, etc.
Your thoughts on both questions would be most helpful. Thanks in advance.