I Built A Small Acoustic Bass - The Ukelele Bass

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • Is the #ukelelebass a toy or a real Instrument? Welcome to my channel! I'm really curious about the Ukelele Bass and decided to make one for myself and an additional instrument for jamming with my family. #acousticbass
    00:00 Intro
    00:05 The Build Pt1
    11:45 The Build Pt2
    27:53 Ukelele Bass Done
    28:40 Audio Test
    Music:
    BGM 1
    Six O'Clock Rush - TrackTribe
    BGM 2
    A Typical Ride Out - Noir Et Blanc Vle
    BGM 3
    Boom Bap Flick - Quincas Moreira
    BGM 4
    Awake - Emmit Fenn
    BGM 5
    Studio 2020 - Quincas Moreira
    BGM 6
    I Drank Alone - TrackTribe
    BGM 7
    Jazz Apricot - Joey Pecoraro
    BGM 8
    Jazz Mango - Joey Pecoraro
    BGM 9
    Lukewarm Hazy - Asher Fulero
    BGM 10
    Nilly Willy - Yung Logos
    BGM 11
    Disco Knights - Quincas Moreira
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Komentáře • 560

  • @erikziak1249
    @erikziak1249 Před rokem +140

    I do not know why the CZcams algorithm suggested this to me, but I watched it all, without skipping any part. This instrument is a piece of art, hopefully it will find its way into the hands of a virtuoso player, where it will shine.

  • @jimwoodward6524
    @jimwoodward6524 Před rokem +298

    My hat is off to you, building an instrument with just basic tools is the mark of a true craftsman.

    • @GitaraMaker
      @GitaraMaker  Před rokem +21

      Thank you!

    • @silvioneygodoy9684
      @silvioneygodoy9684 Před rokem +1

      @@GitaraMaker ?

    • @johnbrereton5229
      @johnbrereton5229 Před rokem +48

      He did a great job, but the many machine tools he used are hardly 'basic tools'.

    • @craymosstheater3999
      @craymosstheater3999 Před rokem +9

      Limited tools but the tools are basically either designed for this or he made them to be used for this.. So it's a workshop for Guitars...

    • @fishmut
      @fishmut Před 11 měsíci +7

      Basic tools your kidding yourself man , not even close , those tools cost , you must have dollars or other currency flowing out your backside .

  • @MarkOhanesian
    @MarkOhanesian Před rokem +52

    Wow the end product is incredibly beautiful, and as an intermediate woodworker I learned so many things from watching you use all the special jigs and leveraging fairly simple tools to make a remarkable product

  • @chrisp8328
    @chrisp8328 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Completely mesmerized. Thank you so much for sharing this huge project with us in a few minutes. So much more appreciation for all the wonderful luthiers who have made my guitars!

  • @lorettahookano6139
    @lorettahookano6139 Před 4 dny +2

    The most captivating instrument video I have ever come across !

  • @LtdBoomer
    @LtdBoomer Před 8 měsíci +8

    So many good ideas. Pencil with ball bearing for marking. Heat gun and metal tube.. brilliant and a beautiful instrument!

  • @SONGSTICKS
    @SONGSTICKS Před 9 měsíci +14

    Fantastic job !!
    I always love the part in these instrument building videos when the wood takes it's first coat of a finish.
    When you apply the wax it has the same effect as when an artist gives an oil painting a coat of varnish and all the detail and colours jump out at you 🙂Wonderful !

  • @tonyc.7957
    @tonyc.7957 Před rokem +15

    Using what looks like a drill press at 11:35 in order to flush everything up is a genius idea. Even if it isn't a drill press, you *could* use one if you don't have a planer since drill presses are more common.

  • @JoseMabok
    @JoseMabok Před 7 měsíci +2

    Pinch of salt in the glue bed works for me. No nails necessary. Great job!

  • @barnabywilde374
    @barnabywilde374 Před 9 měsíci

    folks like you leave me in awe and admiration.
    Just what a work of art and craftsmanship.

  • @BobStCyr
    @BobStCyr Před 10 měsíci +25

    I think uke basses are one of the coolest instruments. As a professional cabinetmaker and a woodworking teacher you chose some very unconventional ways to do things. Those braces look way heavier than they need to be - there would be a lot more acoustic sound with lighter bracing. The end result though must say was pretty good.

    • @alexandermiller5425
      @alexandermiller5425 Před 10 měsíci +1

      The extra bracing will definitely help with the longevity of the instrument. Those thick steel strings will definitely try to bend it over time.

    • @eyeball226
      @eyeball226 Před 9 měsíci +4

      ​@@alexandermiller5425Those are rubber strings. These rubber ukulele bass strings are incredibly low tension.

    • @brianscott3021
      @brianscott3021 Před 7 měsíci +1

      What thick braces he carved and scalloped them
      Have you ever seen the inside of a acoustic instrument

  • @cornelius745
    @cornelius745 Před rokem +35

    You’re builds are always so beautifull

  • @yecti
    @yecti Před 11 měsíci +3

    Impressive from start to finish. When you got to making the kerfling and the braces I was just in awe. Super impressive build.

  • @kennethmaese4622
    @kennethmaese4622 Před rokem +15

    Wonderfully made, as a bass player I would love to have this bass ❤

  • @WarrenPostma
    @WarrenPostma Před 5 měsíci +1

    Really fantstic. The carve/relief and the soundhole position are SO classy and the instrument is both beautiful looking and sounds great.

  • @Jtm7708
    @Jtm7708 Před rokem +7

    Love that first test bassline, sounds kinda similar to the one in “in the mood”

  • @preacherpdx5519
    @preacherpdx5519 Před rokem +7

    Three quarters through the video I am thinking, "I have these tools, I have that touch, I can build something like this"......
    After watching you play this beautiful instrument I'm thinking, "I cannot build this and it actually play".......
    Amazing Work, Simply Amazing Work

    • @GitaraMaker
      @GitaraMaker  Před rokem +3

      Thank you! I believe you can also make something like this.

  • @derwishrenegat743
    @derwishrenegat743 Před 4 měsíci

    I am delighted. I really like to see how people produce something good for people. This is very inspiring. Thanks for showing this.

  • @Maggioretom
    @Maggioretom Před rokem +4

    My father was a manufacturer of electric guitars and other wooden musical instruments, in the '70s...How many thoughts, how many memories!!!

  • @Ledbringer67
    @Ledbringer67 Před rokem +4

    the trick with the bearing wheel line trace is awesome!

  • @bricology
    @bricology Před 10 měsíci

    Wonderful workmanship, and truly impressive results!

  • @lelandsmith983
    @lelandsmith983 Před rokem +1

    Such a beautiful journey, to watch you work. Smooth

  • @AmuroRae
    @AmuroRae Před rokem +20

    What a beautiful instrument. And using the disc sanding attachment on the drill press is actually genius.

    • @GitaraMaker
      @GitaraMaker  Před rokem +2

      Thank you!

    • @MrBoehol
      @MrBoehol Před rokem +1

      Agree to that. Very clever. Why have not i think about that ?

    • @orbodman
      @orbodman Před rokem +2

      That is a lot to remove with a sanding disc. I'd plane it down and maybe finishing it with the disc

    • @AmuroRae
      @AmuroRae Před rokem +5

      @@orbodman Not everybody has access to or the funds to buy a planer. Using a sanding disc for this is an admirable low budget workaround, and you wouldn't have to worry about chipout on those thin boards, either.

    • @orbodman
      @orbodman Před rokem +1

      @@AmuroRae not a planer. I said plane, as in hand plane. I would always hand plane the boards first.

  • @pierrelaboom4026
    @pierrelaboom4026 Před rokem +1

    I love the sanding disc on the drill press, with what appears to be a" floating" table, or we can call it drill press with "soft underpinnings" then the dial indicator !! Perfect! Laid back, cool tunes,spectacular product! Excellent video-ing!

  • @clickpond7825
    @clickpond7825 Před rokem

    Great build! I love the grabber style headstock, it looks great with the rest of the build.

  • @MikeHawkey
    @MikeHawkey Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic build! - love the truss rod routing template trick!

  • @GreetTheSacredCow
    @GreetTheSacredCow Před 9 měsíci +1

    Breathtaking work. Bravo!

  • @matiasbjarnstedt6283
    @matiasbjarnstedt6283 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Amazing job with all the builds you´ve done on your channel. Your eye for detail is outstanding. Great job.

  • @dooleyfussle8634
    @dooleyfussle8634 Před rokem +11

    Love this build. Your small shop approach gives me lots of ideas for tools and techniques. Thanks.

  • @zZWolfyZz
    @zZWolfyZz Před rokem +12

    I just want to say as another luthier who does this as a hobby and for fun when you cut into the sound board for the faux cutaway I had a small heart attack haha it was put together so nicely and it was so unexpected lol nice build man its very impressive seeing all the work done start to finish like this usually I'm to lost in the moment to appreciate all of it the way I can watching this video

    • @GitaraMaker
      @GitaraMaker  Před rokem +3

      Haha it doesn't feel right when you roughly cut something that already has a binding on it. Cheers and have a good one!

    • @zZWolfyZz
      @zZWolfyZz Před rokem +2

      @@GitaraMaker no it doesnt but sometimes you need to haha hope you have a good one too brother

  • @medfordJimmy
    @medfordJimmy Před rokem +24

    This is a work of art. Very creative and smooth.

  • @tokughasumisumi4052
    @tokughasumisumi4052 Před 10 měsíci

    Late as I am to see, but I'm glad to have seen a wonderful craftsman at work, I wink my eyes only few times till I finished watching to the end. Thank you so much.

  • @PaintHerWhite
    @PaintHerWhite Před 9 měsíci +12

    When this fellow gets near to the end of his life, he can look at his hands and say, "Well done,"

  • @marklukens8835
    @marklukens8835 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome build! Great video!

  • @v5r223
    @v5r223 Před rokem +1

    Masterpiece! No more words...

  • @vickifox9753
    @vickifox9753 Před 6 měsíci

    AWESOMELY DONE, DUDE!!!❤❤

  • @alteans
    @alteans Před 10 měsíci +1

    wow the curvature making is pretty trippy 👏

  • @edwardssistershands
    @edwardssistershands Před 5 měsíci

    Very beautiful and smart design choices. Well done. Very impressive.

  • @nskimharris
    @nskimharris Před 28 dny

    Your top rig for holding down sticks to hold down glued pieces and the bottom cushion is in my imagination now.

    • @nskimharris
      @nskimharris Před 28 dny

      That the sticks come in sizes is so bad ass.

  • @mrfunkies
    @mrfunkies Před rokem +1

    This was beautiful to watch, thank you!

  • @kmoecub
    @kmoecub Před rokem +2

    The only, ONLY, thing that I'd do differently is to countersink the holes for the threaded inserts for the neck so that the base of the neck comes into full contact with the body. Beautiful work.

  • @ethanlocke3604
    @ethanlocke3604 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I have a ubass that I love dearly but this looks miles ahead of that in terms of build quality. Good stuff!

  • @Dionline-nl
    @Dionline-nl Před rokem +1

    Ow wauw!!! The force is strong in this one! Jeeeessh!!! This dude knows what he's doing! 😍😍😍

  • @Apathesis0
    @Apathesis0 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This guitar is gorgeous.

  • @tinobarbati4944
    @tinobarbati4944 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome. The cultivation of patience.

  • @perraineric3952
    @perraineric3952 Před rokem +1

    VRAIMENT SUPERBE ET QUELLE PATIENCE POUR CE RÉSULTAT. BRAVO POUR CETTE RÉALISATION

  • @johnbishop6667
    @johnbishop6667 Před 3 měsíci

    Wish I had a few basic tools like that 😊 great workmanship

  • @rainbowwings7941
    @rainbowwings7941 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The work of a master is w always magic catchy & wonderful action! Great job!

  • @oldcornix8910
    @oldcornix8910 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A beautiful piece of craftsmanship. A work of art has been achieved that belongs in the hands of an artist. I enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thanks💐👌

  • @Psychlist1972
    @Psychlist1972 Před rokem +3

    Imagining 20-years-in-the-future twoodfrd lamenting over the difficulty of doing a neck reset on this ;)
    (But I love the bass!)

  • @thomaspaul311
    @thomaspaul311 Před rokem +1

    I love watching a luthier at work. Beautiful instrument. I hope it broke in nicely. Liked and newly subscribed.

  • @mondobigbongo
    @mondobigbongo Před rokem

    this is a work of art

  • @waltermoraismorais1877
    @waltermoraismorais1877 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Magnífico trabalho, eu sou batera, mais sempre tive vontade de aprender violão!***

  • @siyabongadhladhla2950
    @siyabongadhladhla2950 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Pretty sick build bro, Sounds dope too

  • @Settysaur
    @Settysaur Před rokem +14

    My god! Amazing work 😀

  • @dezsokosa9182
    @dezsokosa9182 Před rokem +3

    ...absolutely beautifull instrument, very nice work!

  • @freednighthawk
    @freednighthawk Před rokem +3

    I am so using that drill press thickness sander trick. I even have a 1/4" (6.25mm) shank sanding pad I can use. Thanks for the idea!
    Here's a tip for you. Tape a toothpick or nail onto your band saw's backstop to act as a stop while cutting your kerfing. Cheap, simple and effective.

    • @GitaraMaker
      @GitaraMaker  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the tip, I'll try that next time!

  • @ralssii
    @ralssii Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much! Now i can see that I don't need those fancy instruments other creators have. You showed how to decrease thickness of wood and how to bend wood.

  • @darylporter4290
    @darylporter4290 Před 11 měsíci +1

    A thing of beauty my friend. Bravo !

  • @robertnewell5057
    @robertnewell5057 Před rokem +1

    A lovely build. Two things. First fitting the dovetail so it is UNDER the top (rather than cut into it) makes life miserable for a repair person if a neck reset is ever needed - probably unlikely with low tension. Second, I wish you had given a shout out to my old friend Nigel Thronbory and his colleague Al Ashworth, who devised the orginal solid body version (the Ashbory bass) and perfected the 'rubber' strings and the tuners. The bass went through a number of big makers (with various quality control criteria), none of whom really made a success of it, but it has a dedicated cult following.

  • @noiamhippyman
    @noiamhippyman Před rokem +2

    Your solution for not having a big expensive drum sander is genius.

  • @gaijim2
    @gaijim2 Před 4 měsíci

    Primorosa sua habilidade ,fazer de pedaços de madeira uma verdadeira obra de arte.Realmente o instrumento ficou lindo.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    His skill is exquisite, making pieces of wood a true work of art. The instrument really looks beautiful.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @-dany-3374
    @-dany-3374 Před rokem +1

    Amazing work

  • @mounirbenachour
    @mounirbenachour Před rokem +1

    Good job, you make it look easy to build, that's pure talent 👌

  • @user-il3bt6lp7d
    @user-il3bt6lp7d Před 8 měsíci +1

    Loved the sound of your hard work.

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby Před rokem +1

    Nice craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

  • @cleberdavidvideo
    @cleberdavidvideo Před 9 měsíci +2

    Uma arte por si só

  • @enriquecancino7519
    @enriquecancino7519 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Amazing workmanship and artistic design in this build and it's a true work of art! As somebody else mentions below, in the proper hands this one will shine, for sure!

  • @4ndreLuiz
    @4ndreLuiz Před rokem

    Parabéns pelo belo trabalho!

  • @shinshredder635
    @shinshredder635 Před rokem +2

    Every process you do is like you put your soul into it. That's why the result is like a living thing. Well, you shall give "em" name too😁

  • @voodoovinyl709
    @voodoovinyl709 Před rokem +1

    People like you are frigging AMAZING!!!!!

  • @Momma_Pitbull
    @Momma_Pitbull Před rokem +4

    I just subscribed to you because of that bearing trick with the pencil and the guide. That is genius. I am going to apply that to sewing. It will work perfectly with my foamboard patterns.

  • @JacobChassaigne
    @JacobChassaigne Před 10 měsíci

    Love the 1950's style playing!

  • @Laymans-terms
    @Laymans-terms Před rokem +3

    WoW beautiful work, you're an amazing craftsman, I also watched some at 2x speed and it gave it a cool effect. Naturally I put it to regular speed for the audio test.

    • @agasecond
      @agasecond Před rokem +1

      Как разбогатеть

  • @timurka225
    @timurka225 Před 7 měsíci

    this is the best video i'v seen in a month

  • @animalwils
    @animalwils Před 11 měsíci

    Fantástico seu instrumento.

  • @chronoboat11
    @chronoboat11 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wow!! Fantastic job..

  • @dimissai
    @dimissai Před rokem +2

    You are master man..congrats!

  • @robertreedy414
    @robertreedy414 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Master Artisanal stuff here. Heirloom for certain!

  • @clederhfable
    @clederhfable Před 9 měsíci +1

    Perfect & Fantastic

  • @rodolfoluiz341
    @rodolfoluiz341 Před rokem +1

    Trabalho espetacular!!!!!

  • @user-wi8vo4dl5w
    @user-wi8vo4dl5w Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing!!!

  • @XypeInsert
    @XypeInsert Před 6 měsíci

    That steambending technique was crazy

  • @TToNaN
    @TToNaN Před 10 měsíci +1

    제 기타 손수 만드는게 로망인데 이걸 직접하시다니.. 정말 멋있으세요!!

  • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371

    OMG what a crazy challenge😢😢😢you are a real master and craftsman💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏

  • @ShaynaLynn
    @ShaynaLynn Před 10 měsíci +12

    Nice work. Beautiful instrument. I'm also a bassist/carpenter. I'd really like to hear this with different string setups on it.

    • @GitaraMaker
      @GitaraMaker  Před 10 měsíci +8

      Thanks! I think steel round wound might sound good on this bass, I'll try that.

    • @ShaynaLynn
      @ShaynaLynn Před 10 měsíci

      @@GitaraMaker Awesome! Looking forward to it :)

  • @user-mx1df9hu9p
    @user-mx1df9hu9p Před 6 měsíci

    Красота. Спасибо за работу.

  • @saulgoodeguitars
    @saulgoodeguitars Před 6 měsíci

    I have no idea why I haven’t thought of the sander attachment in the drill before
    Genius
    Always a great watch with an even better instrument made

  • @josephtabar492
    @josephtabar492 Před rokem

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!
    I wish I had in the area where I could build a bass and the tools to make it happen. So we'll just have to watch until....😢

  • @CMRWoodworks
    @CMRWoodworks Před 6 měsíci +1

    Really cool!

  • @orbodman
    @orbodman Před rokem

    I think a quick plane of the pieces that make up the neck block is necessary before gluing up. No pieces that are rough sawn should be glued together.

  • @templeofleila
    @templeofleila Před 10 měsíci +1

    beautiful

  • @John-zi4ii
    @John-zi4ii Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome ! 😊

  • @mikaelzerbib
    @mikaelzerbib Před 5 měsíci

    fucking amazingly pleasurable! i want more! good editing and music choice!

  • @teebbeeis
    @teebbeeis Před rokem

    You can mount a lightbulb inside the metal tube for a faster and more stable bending iron🤙🏻 just take the parts from an old lamp and you have a nice useful bending iron for not much.
    Also, if you make the iron shape like an avocado you can have wide and tight bends on the same one

  • @johnbernardgarcia2671
    @johnbernardgarcia2671 Před rokem +1

    I was just thinking about this earlier and was wondering if there are any acoustic Bass guitars and you sir have proven my question right♥️♥️♥️

  • @bluejack644
    @bluejack644 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Audio test deserves it's own feature length video. Go cat go! Cook cook cook!

  • @bramweinreder2346
    @bramweinreder2346 Před 9 měsíci

    You're seriously the only one who doesn't use a router with a follower bit 😄hats off to you though, you're a very patient and talented craftsman.

  • @0whitestone
    @0whitestone Před 9 měsíci +1

    Such a beautiful build, really a pleasurer to watch. I particularly loved the book matched grain on the the top and back, and putting nails in the scarf joint to keep it from moving is an awesome trick!
    But it hurt watching you glue the to binding to the neck. That neck is never coming off without messing up the binding, Not very repair friendly down the line, the fingerboard covers the ends of the binding so there's no real reason to glue it to the neck.

  • @idontlikeit.7822
    @idontlikeit.7822 Před rokem +1

    That’s a great watch