I need a bass that I can that can fit into backpack and also be very light. So was thinking for a long time and I think I know what im going to do. Im going to buy a short scale acoustic guitar then buy the lightest bass strings I can find and put them on the acoustic guitar. What im asking is if this will work. If you know please help.
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camping bass?
- Thread starter korey L
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Yeah, bad bad idea. Another worthy option is the Kala U-Bass, but even a full sized acoustic bass guitar will need amplification if you're playing with more than one acoustic guitar player. A battery operated Roland Cube bass amp is a good option.
no that will not work, because of the tension of the bass strings. I would go with a small acustic bass, with smaller sized strings. Thats what i'd do. 
wow. you were right. Thanks. I would reccoment that bass too. (thaughts: it looks funny though lol.)
not sure if they make these anymore, but i've got one and they're fantastic just to have around the house. Invalid Link Removed
I will also recommend the Kala U-Bass. 20 inches long & sounds perfect. Plus you won't need to find an electrical outlet to practice.
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explo...103901101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y
You put a 9 volt in it
then plug your headphones in i
then play
pretty easy
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You put a 9 volt in it
then plug your headphones in i
then play
pretty easy
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Just did a search on Guitar Center's website. They have 2 used Traveler MKIIs for $299.99
It's 20" scale isn't it? Overall length is more.
How does it sound unplugged? Enough to practice with or will it at least need a headphone amp?
I stand corrected. You're correct; the scale is 20 inches. I actually haven't tried one but the U-Bass has a large following on TB. You can ask the folks in the U-Bass club.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=672089
i have a ubass, and love it, but my precision is louder unplugged than my ubass is. While that's loud enough for me to practice under some circumstances, the ubass should not be considered an acoustic bass, and you should expect to need an amp to play it.
IMO, I think the hot setup for a camping/travel bass would be a Zon Vinny bass plugged into a battery powered Roland Cube amp.
