The Ultra-Light Bass is Traveler Guitar’s lightest, most compact bass offering ever. Weighing just 3 pounds 6.5 ounces and measuring only 33 ¾” in length, this 30”-scale acoustic electric bass can go anywhere you want to take it. The UltraLight Bass features a custom piezo pickup so you can plug into your favorite amplifier,while the built-in thumb rest and removable lap-rest frame allow you play in comfort, even in the tightest of spaces. High-quality gig bag included.
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Neck-thru Body - Eastern American Hard Maple
Fingerboard - Ebonized Rosewood
Frets - 22-medium
Scale Length - 30 in.
Fingerboard Inlays - Vintage Clay Dot
Neck Width at Nut - 1 3/4 in.
Body Width - 5 1/4" (lap rest detached)
Body Thickness- 3/4"
Overall Depth - 2 in.
Length - 33 3/4 in.
Weight - 3 lbs. 6.5 oz
Pick-up - Shadow Under Saddle Piezo
Hardware - Chrome 14:1 Gear Ratio (closed gear)
Strings - D'Addario EXL-166
Finish - Natural Satin finish
Q: Are special strings needed for the Ultra-Light Bass ?
A: No, you can use conventional bass guitar strings. The Ultra-Light Bass comes equipped with D’Addario EXL 166 Bass Strings.
Q: Can I place a strap on my Ultra-Light Bass?
A: Yes, the Ultra-Light is equipped with two standard strap pins.
Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod?
A: Yes, the Ultra-Light has a fully adjustable truss rod with easy access through the endcap.
Q: Like the Traveler Pro Series, does the Ultra-Light Bass have “Stethophones” or any personal listening device?
A: The Ultra-Light Bass was designed for compact size and light weight, so it does not have a built-in private listenting device. However, it does have an undersaddle piezo pickup and 1/4” output jack for use with an external amplifier or headphone amp.
Q: Can the Ultra-Light plug into any of my amps?
A: Yes, the Ultra-Light Bass has a standard 1/4 inch output that is used for plugging into an amp.
Q: Are the body and neck a solid piece of wood?
A: Yes. The Ultra-Light Bass is made from one solid piece of Eastern American Hard Maple.
Q: What kinds of pick-ups are installed in the Ultra-Light Bass?
A: The Ultra-Light Bass comes with an undersaddle piezo by Shadow.
Q: Are there any moving parts on the Ultra-Light Bass?
A: Yes, the Ultra-Light Bass has a removable lap-rest frame.
Q: Is the scale of the Ultra-Light like my regular bass?
A: With its 30” scale, the Ultra-Light bass is technically a short-scale bass. We built it this way to make it more portable, but you should find it very easy to play and similar enough to your regular-scale 34” bass that your practice translates well.
Q: What accessories come with the Traveler Ultra-Light Bass?
A: The Ultra-Light comes with a removable lap rest frame, deluxe gig-bag, truss rod wrench, owner’s manual, and warranty card.
Q: What kind of warranty does The Ultra-Light Bass have?
A: The Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Bass comes with a three year limited warranty.
Q: Where can I see and play the Ultra-Light Bass?
A: Please use our dealer locator or call us at 909-307-2626 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time and we will be glad to help you in any way.
