We were at the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival a few weeks ago (we might have mentioned it). Whilst we were there we met Darren from Buzzards Field Basses and we were massively impressed. If you’re looking to buy a bass uke or even if you want to buy an acoustic bass then you should look at these.

Darren has taken short scale acoustic guitars and converted them into ukes with his own DIY Bass Kit. You can buy the converted bass off him (for a ridiculously low price) or you can buy the kit and just have a go yourself.

Bass ukes seem to have become really popular over the last few years, mainly because they add a depth to a group that you’re not going to get with loads of people banging away on ukes. I bought a Kala uBass when they first came out and they’re great, really expensive but great. I’ve had  a go on one of the Buzzards Field Basses and I genuinely think they’re better than the Kala version, they sound better and are more comfortable to play. They’re also much cheaper.

Anyway Got A Ukulele did a review of them and it’s worth watching if you’re in the market for a bass. Actually it’s worth watching if you’re just inspired to have a go at making one yourself.