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Folding travel bass...

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So the metric weight translates to 5.2 lbs. That speaks to me a lot. And it sounds like a Precision. The big draw of the design, of course, is the neck, and it seems like you could do it with pretty much any type of body in any scale you wanted for those who want something more traditional, and it would still be easy to fly with and not too much weight. Makes it a little heavier, but not crazy heavier. Very inspired design, and excellent playing.

So the sound is there, and I imagine that you wouldn't have tuning problems with it, but my big question is about how well the fretboard stays consistent over time. How has it been doing since you built it? I can see a potential for the two neck parts to make ski ramps over time, but it looks really solid in the video.

I definitely think the market is there for your design. I see bass and guitar players wanting it in more traditional (and maybe a few non-traditional) styles with cool finishes, and not caring so much about the extra weight or size, but it sure looks like a solution for flying musicians from where I'm sitting.
 
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JimmyM said:
So the metric weight translates to 5.2 lbs. That speaks to me a lot. And it sounds like a Precision. The big draw of the design, of course, is the neck, and it seems like you could do it with pretty much any type of body in any scale you wanted for those who want something more traditional, and it would still be easy to fly with and not too much weight. Makes it a little heavier, but not crazy heavier. Very inspired design, and excellent playing.

So the sound is there, and I imagine that you wouldn't have tuning problems with it, but my big question is about how well the fretboard stays consistent over time. How has it been doing since you built it? I can see a potential for the two neck parts to make ski ramps over time, but it looks really solid in the video.

I definitely think the market is there for your design. I see bass and guitar players wanting it in more traditional (and maybe a few non-traditional) styles with cool finishes, and not caring so much about the extra weight or size, but it sure looks like a solution for flying musicians from where I'm sitting.
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Thank you Jimmy!
We have been building it for approximately 5 years and some prototypes have passed until reaching the final model. We have not had any tuning problems other than those of a common bass. The joint is made with great precision and has a key with a steel thread. Of course, when disarming and arming you have to refine. But musicians generally only disarm him to move. In their houses or rehearsal rooms it remains armed in the stand

The scale lenght and nut width it¡s like a precision
 
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