CIMG7533

CIMG7533
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  • Thorsten,
    Thanks for the information! I have another build I want to do before I start the bass but I am really excited to get started. I have a few questions about the bass on my mind right now but I'll wait until I get the build started to ask you about them.

    Thanks again,
    Chuck
  • Hi Chuck. I'm glad you like my uke bass. The design of your pineapple ukulele is pretty awesome. I've showed it to my children and they like it a lot. Concerning the bass ukulele... I used "pahoehoe" strings from Road Toad Music. You'll find them here: http://www.bassuke.com/Pahoehoe.html - I used the ones with 20-21 inch scale. My bass has got 20" scale length, I installed no frets to make it sound like a double bass (you can hear it at my christmas song video http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/sugimugi-winter-flavours . The pickup is a simple 27 cm piezo disc, but no preamp - nevertheless the bass is loud enough. The most important items of all, however, are the tuners. First I used bass guitar tuners which didn't work well as the strings always slipped over the shaft. Then I found good tuners at www.largesound.com - the ones which are built in ashbory basses (and they have fair prices - you'll also find other interesting parts for such a bass like silicone strings, nuts etc. there). I've heard that the silicone strings are more difficult to keep in tune, so I never used them although they're half the price as the pahoehoe strings. I've just started to build three four string-bass ukes, one for a friend from switzerland. I''ve designed a new headstock - so what you have to keep in mind is to make a reversed headstock, it works better with the string lengths. Ashbory basses also have reversed headstocks. I hope I could help you a little.

     

    all the best,

    Thorsten

  • Thorsten,
    Hello, my name is Chuck and I've been building CBGs for about 4-5 years now. I enjoy building and playing CB Ukes lately. I really like the looks of your Bass, very nice work!
    I am really interested in building one for my brother, he is a bass player. I would like to know all about the strings you used on this project, the tuning machines, the scale length, etc.

    When you get a chance and don't mind sharing your knowledge I would be very grateful for any help you could provide.

    Best regards,
    Chuck
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