• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

What's your vacation/travel rig?

#61
micguy said:
Although it freaked me out the first time I took a long vacation, I have decided that vacations are vacations not just from work, but also from music. I do a lot of gigs (even the last year), and taking a bit of time off renews my vigor for practicing. The other thing that was unexpected for me is that, particularly after a 3 week vacation, all of my basses sound and feel like the most incredible instruments - I'll play for hours, thinking "Wow......I get to play this?!"


That feeling is totally worth it.
Click to expand...

I hear that.

I'm more hobbyist, less paid gigging guy. In my situation, there is never a time where bass or guitar playing is "work" or a responsibility. It is always enjoyable and I look forward to it every time. Being able to do that during down time ON TOP of being on vacation?! Pure getaway bliss!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Jazzdogg
#65
bear.jpg
 
  • Like
Reactions: mking and musicman556
#68
I travel for a living. Usually, I try to get out and see things, but there has been a lot of hotel room time this past year.
This has been a Godsend.
TB-4P Traveler bass, a compact set of headphones and a cord to hook up my iPhone to the Aux-In.
32” scale, but less than 36” long. Uses long-scale strings. 6.5# of pure goodness.
137D23B5-8B2A-4548-95F2-36D1C2130DC8.jpeg
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: MrLenny1, Jazzdogg, Rabidhamster and 3 others
#71
My Chicago Banjo. Light, a beater, and has a very wide dynamic range, for being heard without electricity in a variety of different jamming situations. Does just fine played for bass parts, and can also be used for other roles in an arrangement. Can also be downtuned to octave bass (EADG) tuning without much trouble.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: musicman556
#72
We rent a cabin on Mt Desert Island ME and hike/photograph in Acadia National Park and the Land and Garden Preserve (including Asticu and Thuya Gardens) gifted by the Rockefellas, I take the 10" Ampeg (like in post 2 here, it Rules) and whatever bass is the favorite at the time (last year ESP F-155) and a Jamman looper in case I come up with something I want to keep. More importantly, it's 4 cameras, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and about 9 lenses for these, and Panasonic Lumix point and shoot that fits in the pocket and has a 1" sensor. The Olympus is New, OMDmark IV with 21 megapixels.
 
  • Like
Reactions: musicman556
#76
I'm usually travelling for music related reasons, so I'm bringing my normal gear with me on the road.

When it's not for music, I don't mind spending a few days away from an instrument to focus on non-music related activities. I do usually check out local music shops to get my fix.

But because this is Talkbass, if I had to piece together a "travel rig" it would be my '73 Fender Musicmaster Bass and a Blackstar Fly Rig 3. Although, I'm seriously considering buying one of the new Fender Mustang Micro's.
 
  • Like
Reactions: musicman556
#77
musicman556 said:
I took this little setup with me on a trip to the mountains with my wife for a week.

I'm really liking this little cab for low-volume practice! Even sounds great with the low B of this Ray35, and this one specifically has a REALLY great and tight B string. I am enjoying this li'l box o' bass more than I expected, and it is ridiculously light and easy to pack.

I also brought a Tele and I'm not gunna lie, this little combo sounds pretty cool with it. A little of the Aguilar dirt is nice with guitars, too!

View attachment 4218694

What's your travel/vacation setup?
Click to expand...

Funny, I never thought of having a vacation bass rig. I have taken an acoustic guitar (Taylor 510 Dread) on a few, but usually I don’t play it much. I find playing the bass without other musicians to play with not as much fun.

That is a nice set up you have there.
 
  • Like
Reactions: musicman556
#78
  • Like
Reactions: staurosjohn and musicman556

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back