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GOLD TONE MICROBASS I-M-BASS/FL

Laminate Mahogany Short Scale Bass with built in tuner and pre-amp

FRETLESS Ukulele / Uke Bass

Inventory # *456

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The Microbass gives you the nice short scale of the short-scale basses, but with a bit more scale-space making your strings a less "floppy" with more tension.  It has a wonderful upright bass sound when plugged in and is a well-made instrument ready for the stage, busking, or just casually playing at home.  It is a favorite of professional musicians that have come by my shop.  This one is fretless which makes sliding very easy and smooth.

**This is Folk Fest Stock!  I offered these instruments at an outdoor music festival and they were played and enjoyed but Fest-goers, but I was very careful to make sure they were taken care of and not abused.  This was a booth tucked away, so most of these instruments were not over-ly played.  But the cool thing is, anything that did not sell there, I am selling here at a discount due to them being played at a Fest!  That being said, most of these do not have any more wear above and beyond what instruments normally get while hanging on the wall at the local music shop.  I will inspect, quality check, and play every instrument before it goes out to make sure you are getting a top-notch quality product!  I just wanted to make sure you were aware why these are discounted!  **


A demo video from Gold Tone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lgwDG-SmV4

From the Gold Tone Website:


This next generation micro-scale bass delivers a convincing contra bass sound in a compact instrument that is sure to satisfy professional live performance and studio needs at an entry level price.

Our Mini Dreadnaught with Cutaway features an ergonomic top for maximum arm comfort and shoulder relief. The Arched-Back Design fits nicely into the torso and reduces the hard edge against the body.

A proven 23” scale greatly improves intonation and playability over the earlier designed (19-20” scale) ukulele style basses. The dreadnaught design enhances low frequencies and the higher tension polymer strings encourages diverse playing styles versus the floppy strings on its predecessors. Experience BIG Sound that goes anywhere!



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Mass produced ukuleles come with "factory settings".  There is no time to set the uke up for the individual buyer. Often they err on the side of high-action (strings are high over the fretboard) .  I take personal time with each uke I sell.  All ukes get a nut and saddle adjustment.  They are also checked for fret buzzes, intonation problems, and other issues that can be resolved in the set-up process.  The action is lowered to an ideal and comfortable level.  You can feel the difference between a non-set up uke and a uke that has been through the"Mim Set Up Process".  I have repeat customers world-wide because I have worked hard to have the reputation that a uke from Mim is going to be "right".   The set-up process can cost a lot through your local luthier and often they do not know the specifics that go into a good uke set-up.  I only sell ukueles, so my set-ups are custom tailored to your uke, the brand of uke you purchase, and the uke size.  If you need a uke set-up Low G, or Lefty, let me know.  I cando that for you... no charge!  I set up the uke for YOU the buyer and ukulele player!

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NeckMahoganyTopErgo-Glide Top
BackMahoganyFingerboardRosewood
BridgeRosewoodSidesMahogany
Wood Finish SatinFingerboard InlayDot
NutBoneStringsAquila "MicroBass" Strings (Synthetic)
TunersBass Tuners
PickupPiezo Transducer w/Tuner, Volume, and EQ
Alternative ModelsFretless, Left-HandedCase OptionsHeavily Padded Gigbag Included
Scale23"
Nut Width1-11/16"
Weight2.8 Lbs.FretsNickel Silver
Total Length36"Retail Price$525.00


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*International Buyers – Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.