Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Bass 4-String BL

Name: Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Bass 4-String BL
Brand: Traveler Guitar
Price: 438.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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Traveler Guitar

Ultra-Light Bass 4-String BL

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Product Info

Article Number: 474831

Brand: Traveler Guitar

Model: Ultra-Light Bass 4-String BL

Category: Basses

Price: $438.90

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This Traveler Bass is a clever solution for gigging musicians needing portability without sacrificing too much playability. The short scale and comfortable lap rest make it ideal for travel or players who prefer a more compact instrument – it's a surprisingly versatile option for blues, folk, and even some lighter rock styles.

Product Description

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Bass 4-String BL
Acoustic-Electric Traveler Bass
Total length: 857 mm
Neck: Eastern American maple
Removable lap rest with comfort-foam cover
Body: Eastern American maple
Fretboard: Maple
Fretboard inlays: Black dots
Nut: Phenolic resin
Nut width: 44 mm
Scale: 762 mm
Frets: 22 Medium silver
Pickups: Shadow undersaddle piezo system
Electronics: Passive
Machine heads: Enclosed with a 14:1 gear ratio
Bridge: Phenolic resin
Hardware: Chrome
Output: 6.3 mm Mono jack
Strings: D'Addario EXL 165
Weight: 1.55 kg
Colour: Black high-gloss
Includes a gig bag

PROS

• Maple body provides a surprisingly articulate and resonant acoustic tone.
• Compact scale (762 mm) makes it exceptionally playable, especially for smaller players.
• Shadow piezo pickups deliver a clean, usable amplified signal for diverse genres.
• Removable lap rest enhances comfort for seated playing and travel.

CONS

• Passive electronics limit tonal shaping and dynamic range compared to active systems.
• Maple construction can sound a little bright; lacks warmth of mahogany or walnut.
• While lightweight, the maple body feels less substantial than a traditional bass.

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Key Features

Body Material Eastern American maple

Neck Material Eastern American maple

Fingerboard Maple

Pickups Shadow undersaddle piezo system

Scale Length 762 mm

Frets 22 Medium silver

Strings D'Addario EXL 165

Weight 1.55 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo system provides a more acoustic-like tone, with less 'growl' and more clarity; it's great for clean sounds but lacks the distortion capabilities of magnetic pickups.

The 44 mm nut width is fairly standard, but the shorter scale length might feel a bit cramped for some players with very large hands – it's best tried before buying if possible.

The build quality is decent for the price point, but it's not a road-warrior bass; a robust hard case is recommended for serious travel to protect the maple body.