Travel Bass - Van and Boat!

[roblpm]

Hi,

 

I have read a lot of threads on travel basses but I have a slight twist! I am a very average bassist but soon will be spending part of the year first in a campervan and then a boat! Airplanes are not a problem.
 

My main bass is a great Frankenstein put together by Beedster of this parish. It’s a fender mashup and is in a decent massive square fender case! Definitely too big for easy storage in a limited storage setup!

 

Anyway have looked at the stick options but I will be sitting down to practice obviously and as long as it all fits in a small gig bag it should be fine! I think headless is the way forward.
 

So there is hohner jack cheap on ebay, new cort space 4 for maybe £600, all the stick options new Steinberger, second hand Hohner thing, Yamaha something. Or more expensive?!! Which is crazy. Ibanez and the ultimate which is Boden 4!! Looks great and is perfect weight and ergonomics!! Actually there is Marcus Miller M6.

 

Having said all that I just think stick ones not so good for sitting down and not wearing a strap?

 

Need small and light though! I’m abroad at the moment so haven’t tried any! Need to go to a shop in uk and try modern Steinberger and Cort?

 

I hate sensible options!!

[Mottlefeeder]

If you haven't already found out, most cricket bat style headless bases have a hinged metal flap that mimics the lower horn when you use them seated. 

 

David

[roblpm]

12 minutes ago, Mottlefeeder said:

If you haven't already found out, most cricket bat style headless bases have a hinged metal flap that mimics the lower horn when you use them seated. 

 

David

Aha I did see that! Thanks. Any experiences of whether that is a satisfactory experience? Or is a small body a better solution?!

 

I think I can probably test the modern Steinberger and Cort Space 4 quite easily in London to compare.

Edited 3 hours ago by roblpm

[Mottlefeeder]

2 minutes ago, roblpm said:

Aha I did see that! Thanks. Any experiences of whether that is a satisfactory experience? Or is a small body a better solution?!

It is a workable solution, and the bass can be used in normal situations. Things like the Yamaha silent bass, or the traveller bass 

https://www.bandtmusic.co.uk/guitars/bass-guitars/travel-basses/traveler-guitar-ultra-light-bass-maple.html

are sufficiently odd looking that they might detract from your performance.

 

David

[lemmywinks]

There the full bodied Hohner The Jack if you don't want a cricket bat bass, cheap one here if you're able to collect:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/744174308542887/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A5cb0d2fb-bb0e-4e47-bece-69066429a03c

 

 

Also grab one of these if you are going the licensed Steinberger route, assume they'll fit but check first:

 

Edited 3 hours ago by lemmywinks

[Reggaebass]

The mini precision and jazz doesn’t take up much space 

[Mottlefeeder]

4 minutes ago, lemmywinks said:

...Also grab one of these if you are going the licensed Steinberger route, assume they'll fit but check first:

 

I think these are intended to be fitted to the end of the neck, replacing the existing metalwork, so you would need to check neck profile, string spacing and trussrod access. A string clamp that works with the existing metalwork might be an easier option.

David

[Mottlefeeder]

When are you back in the UK, and where will you be based? I'd be happy for you to check out my Hohner if you are anywhere near Warrington / Manchester.

David

[itu]

There's an Ibanez Axstar and a Yahaya Motion here for sale that would fit your specs. Iba even has a 34" scale. Check them first. 

 

I have a partsbass with a Status neck. Because the neck is so stable, I detach it and pack it with the body to hand luggage. No one has asked about the neck coming out from the bag. 

[roblpm]

4 minutes ago, Mottlefeeder said:

When are you back in the UK, and where will you be based? I'd be happy for you to check out my Hohner if you are anywhere near Warrington / Manchester.

David

Aha still a month! But I will be coming through Manchester. Kind offer! You could demonstrate as my bass knowledge far outweighs my proficiency! Is it a B2A? 

[itu]

 

[roblpm]

1 minute ago, itu said:

There's an Ibanez Axstar and a Yahaya Motion here for sale that would fit your specs. Iba even has a 34" scale. Check them first. 

 

I have a partsbass with a Status neck. Because the neck is so stable, I detach it and pack it with the body to hand luggage. No one has asked about the neck coming out from the bag. 

Here? Basschat? I am losing my grip. I thought I had been through the adverts!! Off to look now!