@JerryP
I just realized your Traveler is 32", and my Ultra-light is 30".
I do have one 32" which is ‘med scale’ which does not bother me a bit to play.
On the hunt for a used version of yours, have a line here awaiting reply.
Live and learn.
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I happened to get mine used from GC in Manhattan. $450.
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$315 (no gig bag), picking up Saturday.
Gig bag adds $60, still a good deal.
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There’s always the Zo.
Short scale, built-in amp/speaker and headphone jack, and adorable - who wouldn’t love a bass shaped like a baby elephant?
Maybe hard to find in the US though.
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kawaii
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So I re-looked at the pictures of this bass and saw the little strap at the head was missing. Not a big deal but thought…hmm, maybe I will keep looking. So I told the guy I would pass and he dropped to $250! Picking it up tomorrow. Boom. So $310 all in, not bad at all.
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@JerryP I’m off on holiday for a week and packed up my short scale, plus ZoomB1 and headphones. It all fits easily into a padded gig bag.
However I’d be interested in your thoughts (unless you’ve already done this and can point me in the right direction) on the traveller vs a “regular” bass.
I like the built in amp so just plug in headphones and go idea.
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My thoughts would be this:
It is a 32" scale so it’s a bit smaller than a full size. I have no difficulty playing it compared to a full scale. Mine has Duncan designed pickups which sound great and I have covers posted using the TB-4P. The built-in headphone amp has a Aux In jack for playing along with backing tracks. The gig bag is well worth it as it is very well padded with extra room for accessories.
The only thing I would recommend is to tune it, use a string winding tool to turn the keys. The access hole around each tuning key is a bit small for my fingers so I carry with me a winder and use it to tune. It makes things much easier. I take the TB-4P with me every time I fly somewhere.
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Thanks to everyone for posting such great advice! This is a fantastic forum and I’m thankful to be a part of it! Just starting module 3, I have much to learn but am thrilled to have this resource of kind and helpful people! Have a wonderful day!
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I’m a big fan of the U Bass.
I just got a new one, and it sounds great - and it sounds great acoustically.
The down side is that because it’s an acoustic instrument, it’s more fragile.
It’s VERY different, but I can still play bass when I travel, and it sounds lovely.
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These are insanely good sounding amped.
Enjoy it!
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Agree with @gio and @John_E about the U-Bass. I wanted one but ended up going with this acoustic bass for travel. Added an aftermarket thumb rest I found on Reverb but it works great.
Took it on vacation recently and it is light and travels well. With the acoustic, no need to bring headphones, headphone amp, etc.
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Any thoughts on the Hofner Shorty bass for travel?
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I am a big fan of THIS U Bass, sadly long gone before I started playing. 
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Well I picked this guy up today for $250 and it’s in mint condition. Another $60 for the gig bag for travel and I’m in for a lot less than new plus tax.
Setting it up now but some noodling I can say it is light years better than the Ultra-Light. Scale is longer, and the solidness of the body makes up for no headstock. The electronics are far superior too.
I think the ultra-light is well, just too light.
Looking forward to traveling with this guy now.
@JerryP y , does the headphone amp on yours have quite a hiss? This one does.
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Two things:
A. That’s a great deal
B. Fourteen 
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C. Who wants to buy an ultra-light? Going up for sale tonight
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This is the first time watching one of these Lobster reviews. Is this guy always this (annoying, obnoxious, unfunny - pick one)?
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