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@@mikaelthieme9063 Oh, tack så mycket! 🙏

Thank you! 🙏 I’m glad you liked it!

Thank you!🙏

Hi William, It’s a Fretwrap (by @gruvgear ) I use it to get rid of open string noises when I play certain techniques like tapping or melody playing. Sometimes it takes away some nice resonance so I use it sparingly!

Thanks!🙏 I would say the overall feeling is they that are softer, smoother and the tension is not that far from a regular roundwound string. On this Rob Allen MB-2 I have always just played tape wounds. I still have the bass use the LaBella Cooper White Nylon strings now. In fact the same set has been on this bass for quite a few years now. They last for a long time! So if you find a suitable tape wound string for a certain bass you can be happy and probably skip re-stringing for a while! :)

@@bassMAGicsAwesome, thank you, that was very helpful! Just ordered a set. Very curious.

@@MRegah I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do!

What kind of UBass? Acoustic or Solid body?

@@bassMAGics Solid body

@@k_levande Is this the new solid body released 2023? In that case you can’t use ”rubber” strings… What kind of strings have you bought?

@@bassMAGics I ordered the Blackstar Carry On Bass (should arrive tomorrow) and I got the Aquila Thundergut strings. I have a preference for Nylon/Tapewound/Rubber strings because of the sound.

@@k_levande Ok. The thing is that the Blackstar has a magnetic mic only. This means you can only use strings that have metal in them… The thundergut strings will not work I’m afraid… :( Those string will only work with a piezo bridge pickup.

Thank you so much! 😍

Thank you! This is a custom bass made by Rob Allen (Rob Allen Guitars). It’s Rob’s take on the P bass. This bass has an amazing sustain, hand wound pickups and a really cool bridge design. It has a regular 34” scale. Recorded through my Jule Monique all tube preamp.

Ah! …and THANK YOU for lovin’ it! 😍

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😍 Yes, I really hope we got to hang out some more soon!!!!

Tack så mycket Johan!!! 😍

True! The Black Nylon are fatter sounding! I have since this video a new favorite, the copper nylon! A blend of the black and white versions in my opinion!

I found a 2010 5 string model of this bass in mint condition for a good price. I am wondering if the La Bella low tension flats that I use would work on it. You sound excellent by the way. Been subscribed for years.@@bassMAGics

Thanks David!

Thanks, I’m glad you found the video useful! I did a search and found some great videos on how to change the nut. ”How to install in your Kala ukulele…” (from GraphTech) It’s made for ukuleles but applies for a UBass too! Good luck!

Thanks! I still prefer “tapes” on my MB-2. Since this video was shot I have moved on to the LaBella Copper White set and it’s the best of both worlds, nice soft top end warm low end!

Thank you! 🙏 I understand that some of my equipment are expensive and it’s really not necessary to go for this price range for a good sound. Is it mainly an amp for playing live you’re looking for or is it recording equipment you seek, or is it both? I’ll try to put together a blog post (probably with video) about different amplification and recording options for 2023/2024 over at playubass.com. I realize most of my tips about this mess things are a bit outdated… Please let me know what you want to know more about and also give me a hint of the kind of budget you want to/can spend. All the best, Magnus

I’m glad you found my review helpful. I do believe you can make the Thunderbrowns to sound darker or fuller with a touch of EQ. I still favor the Thunderbrowns and they are still my preferred “poly”-string! Happy UBass playing and good luck in the search of your ultimate sound!

Thank you! 😍

Thank you @MrBass5er! 😍 I use the Quad Cortex by Neural DSP! It’s the only piece of gear that takes care of both amp/cab and FX for the 5 basses I used on the tour! (Here I’m using both a freeze function as well as delays, octave and shimmer reverb. Delay mix is controlled with an expression pedal.

Hi, it’s the stock strings… D'Addario® ECB81 Flatwound .045/.065/.080/.100

Hi, I’m glad you like my channel! I won a .strandberg* Boden bass in an international competition back in 2020 and super fortunate to come to the HQ to choose a bass. All models were there, fretted and fretless 4 and 5 strings. I decided on a fretted Original 5-string but was super tempted to go with a fretless… I have been playing fretless basses since the early 90s and it has almost always been on a lined fingerboard. I have found it better to have the “guidelines” especially when doing big jumps. A multi scale fretless is a big challenge! Since it has lines it’s doable! :) I really like the fretless 4-string I have played for a while now but haven’t done any experimenting with different strings yet. I do like the flatwounds that are on it although I have mostly played rounds on similar fretless basses. I do like the extra “growl” rounds can give me but on the Boden bass the flats has been nice! Besides those types of strings I also use LaBella Copper Nylon strings on a fantastic Rob Allen Guitars MB-2 I’ve had for more than 10 years now. These instrument together with my fretless Kala UBasses give me plenty of tonal options! What are your main reasons standing in line for a fretless Boden? Sound, esthetics? Are you playing a fretted Boden now? Good luck with you playing and acquiring of the fretless Boden? Will you be getting a 4 or 5-string?

@@bassMAGics Thanks a lot for the detailed response. Your playing speaks loudly about why you won that competition. Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your talent with us, music lovers. I've been playing fretless for a couple of years. I have an Ibanez SRF705 (unlined 5-string fretless). Just a couple of months ago I came across the new multi-scale headless series from Ibanez and bought a guitar and a bass, which changed my life as these instruments are super lightweight and ergonomically designed. They put no pressure on my neck so I can play for hours without pain. Now after 2 months, I can't play with my old regular-fretted bass guitar! :) So I like to have a multi-scale headless fretless 5-string bass guitar, and apparently, Strandberg is the only company who's ever made it. I contacted them already but apparently, they have discontinued this line of bass guitars. It's good that you have yours :)

Thanks! 🙏

Thanks I’m glad you liked this! The MB-2 and SRH500f have the piezo-pickup in common although the design is different. The MB-2 has a set bridge and the Ibanez a regular bridge with adjustable piezo in each string saddle. I have had my MB-2 since 2011 and have played it maaaany hours. It’s super light and plays like butter. It has one of the nicest fretboards I have ever played. It has a single volume but the tonal options are endless since it responds to slightest variation of my hand placement and dynamic touch. The balance standing up is amazing and it super comfortable to play because it the light chambered body. The SRH500f is a super affordable option (~$800 compared to ~$4.200 for the MB-2) if you want a great fretless with a piezo bridge. I haven’t played it as much as the MB-2 and have only used it with the stock flatwound strings. On the MB-2 I’ve always used LaBella strings and have had the Copper Tape Nylons for many years now. I feel those are the perfect string for the MB-2. Not to bright not to dark. The balance and how the Ibanez hangs and is positioned is a bit further away to the left compared to the MB-2. Because of that the first fret is not at the same position and that throws of my muscle memory quite a bit. I do prefer the slightly smaller footprint of the MB-2. Hope this helps a bit! Take care!

@@bassMAGics yes, I have the Ibanez with labella tape but I'm looking at the mb2 or marcustico. Is the mb2 neck deeper or thicker than the Ibanez, which is quite thin?

Tack så mycket! I’m glad you found this useful! The Kala UBass I’m playing here is the (sadly) discontinued California model that was built in Petaluma, CA between 2014-2017. It has the same LR Baggs preamp found in the Kala California Solid Body Ubasses (also made in Petaluma, CA)

@@bassMAGics danke ✌🏻

It’s the Galli Flatwounds! Did you like that tone?

I’m glad you like them but it’s sad that your sets have had issues with the G-string. My set has been on my bass since November 2021 with no issues. You must have had really bad luck with your strings! Contact them and see if they can help you with a replacement G!

Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you found my video useful! You’re fright, I use flatwounds on the spruce UBass! They do have some more definition. There are also round wound options and a new copper string from Aquila, Flat Spirals. I have made some videos that showcase their sound. You can soon see these videos on the Kala website I hope. They are a serious option if you want great tone and a feel that is a bit more like a regular electric bass string. A bit more tension compared to the rubber strings! Good luck with you UBass playing and string hunt!

@@bassMAGics thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks!

@ErixSamson Thanks! 😍

Thank you very much! 🙏

That’s a great question! On my ubasses it all depends on what kind of sound I’m after. Usually with any of the “rubber” strings I use the same strings for a long time. If I change stings it’s because I want to try something new. The strings you hear in this video have now been on that UBass since November 2021! I know people sometimes have trouble with some strings but so far (knock on wood) I have been able to use the different rubber strings I have been using as long as I have wanted to. I should also add that I mostly play fretless ubasses when it comes to rubber strings. When it comes to round wound strings it’s a bit different since I usually use them on fretted ubasses and they tend to wear out after while. The sound ideal is also different with those. I need them to have a certain “zing” to them. If they sound to “dull”, or show lots of fret wire wear I need to change them! Hope this helps! Good luck with you playing!

Thanks! Not sure if the flats was on the red UBass here…I know we put flats on one of the new solid body’s but I don’t think they were on the bass here…I’m pretty sure this was from day 1. Anyway, I do believe that the flats are maybe by LaBella!

It’s so they don’t slip so easy. I find it makes them stay in tune much faster. Especially the Pahoehoe strings were so stretchy that it took quite some time to get the to stretch out enough to stay in tune. Usually you have to re-string after a while even when using this method because of how they stretch over time. You don’t want to have to many wraps around the tuning peg. If you’re unlucky it might even snap! Good luck with your stringing and UBass playing Stephen!

Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful! I have a string review from 2019 where I compare a few strings. You can find it on playubass.com On a fretless UBass (solid body or acoustic) I like to use either Thunderbrown or flatwounds. On a fretted bass I prefer flats or the new Aquila Flat Spirals!

@@bassMAGics It's going to be used on a new Scout fretless. I'm trying to decide between the flatwounds or thunderbrowns (or open to any other suggestion). Thanks!

@@flashner I had Thunderbrowns on a fretless Scout and was happy with that combo. I’m thinking of putting flats on it now… If I do it soon I’ll try to share some sound/video samples! :)

Hi, The set I have on my Kala California is the same set I put on the bass in November 2022. No problem so far…

@@bassMAGics Thanks for reply. Will try to figure out what wrong with my set...

How is the climate where you live? Is it very humid?

@@bassMAGics at home 30-40%. The bass never been taken out.

@@azonphoto4197 🤨 Then the strings should be ok. Contact the company and see what they say!

I hope in a good way hilarious… 🫣

@@bassMAGics Absolutely, no worries! 👏

Thanks! Please check out Aquila Thunderbrown too. Review on playubass.com