Oil price Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 G'day, I am traveling up to 8 months of the year and as such I am not able to play as much as I would like to. Is there a small travel bass that anyone can recommend? Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I have an Aria Sinsonido and it's pretty cool, so that would get my recommendation. S.P. Quote
Oil price Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' timestamp='1459420982' post='3016325'] I have an Aria Sinsonido and it's pretty cool, so that would get my recommendation. S.P. [/quote] Yeah they look very good. Thanks for the info Quote
MrWalker Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hohner B2, or something to that effect, will do. A Status Streamliner maybe? But that's very expensive. I have a Riverhead paddle bass that I got cheap a long time ago, upgraded the failing electronics with Status mics, and it sounds beautiful and plays extremely nice. A cheap bass that I don't have to worry too much about. To me, it's the best option for a travel bass, as it's got a full scale length and works like "the real thing". I have tried various other alternatives from eBay, such as those strange star-basses, but they don't work.... There's something new on the block, called the Wingbass, but they only have the upper octave. Nice for practicing scales, maybe, but I'm a bass player, not just strictly a solo player. :-) There is also the Traveler bass, which is available in various scale lengths. Might be an option. The good thing with the headless paddle basses is that they are actual basses... not just light traveling companions. I've been thinking about getting one of those ukulele basses as well, but I don't like those rubber strings. Edited March 31, 2016 by MrWalker Quote
warwickhunt Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Another vote for the [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Aria Sinsonido. The fact that the preamp has enough welly to use headphones is a bonus and it is full scale yet light! The body extensions make it really comfortable and 'normal' to play. [/font][/color] Quote
Oil price Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 I have seen this. Which is similar to Aria, but not so expensive. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anygig-AGB-Full-Scale-Length-Travel-Bass-Guitar-Backpacker-Portable-/141917185377?hash=item210aec6561:g:T1UAAOSwzgRW1QUD I do need something that can be knocked about a bit due to the odd locations I go to. Quote
warwickhunt Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='Oil price' timestamp='1459432547' post='3016535'] I have seen this. Which is similar to Aria, but not so expensive. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anygig-AGB-Full-Scale-Length-Travel-Bass-Guitar-Backpacker-Portable-/141917185377?hash=item210aec6561:g:T1UAAOSwzgRW1QUD"]http://www.ebay.co.u...1UAAOSwzgRW1QUD[/url] I do need something that can be knocked about a bit due to the odd locations I go to. [/quote] It'll do the same job but a used Aria will be a better bass AND the Aria 'bodywork' / tubing is really good for sitting and playing. Quote
Geek99 Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1459422436' post='3016346'] Hohner cricket bat [/quote] I have a drop d version that I'm thinking about selling Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 3, 2016 Posted April 3, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1459454306' post='3016854'] How's about a Snapdragon folding bass? [/quote] That looks mental.. But ideal Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 3, 2016 Posted April 3, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1459437962' post='3016591'] I have a drop d version that I'm thinking about selling [/quote] Glwts;) I used to have a hohner, but am spoilt by the steinberger sound of my xm3 Quote
NoirBass Posted April 3, 2016 Posted April 3, 2016 These look intriguing to me, anyone had any experience? https://m.thomann.de/gb/traveler_guitars_tb4p_bass_sunburst.htm?ref=mpd_aa_1 Quote
therealting Posted April 3, 2016 Posted April 3, 2016 Tried one in a Guitar Center when I was in the States, the setup was dire. Bass seemed okay I guess. I thought the tuners through the top were incredibly ugly, I'd rather tune them from behind personally. Quote
Oil price Posted April 8, 2016 Author Posted April 8, 2016 Has anyone here had a go at this? http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/la-baye-devo-2x4-bass-natural/ Quote
Oil price Posted April 8, 2016 Author Posted April 8, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1459454306' post='3016854'] How's about a Snapdragon folding bass? That does look like the ideal solution. How do they sound? [/quote] Quote
MacDaddy Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 [quote name='Oil price' timestamp='1460106402' post='3022566'] [/quote] I've got one of the Trax guitars which sounds great. I haven't heard the basses, but there's a demo here at 1:43. The guy is playing over the neck though, so I'm not sure how much difference that is making to the sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeZVOsdqReM&nohtml5=False Quote
Rich Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 I've always fancied an Aria Sinsonido, but I understand that they don't sound exactly sparkling through headphones. Quote
Clawhammer Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) I have one of these for sale in the basses for sale forum [url="http://www.gitarrebass.de/equipment/ortega-d-walker-im-test/"]http://www.gitarreba...walker-im-test/[/url] Edited April 9, 2016 by Clawhammer Quote
kbuschmann Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 [quote name='Oil price' timestamp='1459420739' post='3016320'] Is there a small travel bass that anyone can recommend? [/quote] ACG Border Reiver. A real bass....that travels. Sounds and plays beautifully. Have had one one for ~ 18 months. ~ 30 trips by air. Stowed in overhead or fore-cabin closet. Never had to check it. I had tried a number of different options before getting Alan to build the Reiver. Nothing else was satisfactory...for different reasons. Reiver wins. Quote
Paul S Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 What about a Hofner Shorty? I've never seen or played one - are they any good? Any advantages over anything else, other than they are ridiculously cheap? Quote
MindGoneBlank Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 Ibanez Mikro. Great little bass. About 28" scale I think. Cheap to buy. But plays nicely. Quote
Mattmit Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 The jack and Danny mini jazz is wicked. Really cheap too. The mini pass looks great too but I haven't tried it. Quote
alyctes Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 [quote name='MindGoneBlank' timestamp='1460389141' post='3025258'] Ibanez Mikro. Great little bass. About 28" scale I think. Cheap to buy. But plays nicely. [/quote] I'd forgotten this... I've definitely got too many basses Issues I had with mine: A buzz on one pup, and a flabby E-string. Currently considering restringing it up a fourth, ADGC. Quote
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