Traveler ULTRA-LIGHT BASS User manual

ULTRA-LIGHT BASS
Traveler Guitar is the industry’s leading manufacturer of full-scale, travel-sized instruments.
Most travel guitars sacrifice playability for portability—but at Traveler Guitar, we believe players
need both. Since 1992, we have designed full-scale acoustic and electric travel guitars, offering
awide variety of solutions for players on the go.
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A TRAVELER GUITAR ULTRA-LIGHT BASS!

OVERVIEW AND SPECS
SPECS:
The Ultra-Light Bass is Traveler Guitar’s lightest, most compact bass offering ever. Weighing
just 3pounds 6.5 ounces and measuring only 33 ¾inch in length, this short scale 30 inch
scale acoustic-electric bass can go anywhere you want to take it.
The proprietary In-Body Tuning System uses standard tuning machines relocated into the
body, eliminating the need for aheadstock. As aresult, you’ll have the same playing
experience you’re used to on an instrument that’s 25 percent shorter and 61 percent lighter
than atypical full size bass guitar.
The UltraLight Bass features acustom 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. The Ultra-Light Bass is the perfect solution for traveling players
unwilling to compromise on playability, but still looking for asmall and light solution. This is an
ideal carry-on bass because it stows easily in airline overhead compartments in its included
deluxe gig bag.
•Scale Length: 30 in.
•Pickup(s): Shadow Under Saddle Piezo
•Body: Eastern American Hard Maple
•Neck: Eastern American Hard Maple
•Construction: Neck-through-body
•Finish: Natural Satin finish
•Fingerboard: Ebonized Rosewood
•Fingerboard Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
•Frets: 22 Medium
•Hardware: Chrome 14:1 Gear Ratio (Closed
gear)
•Neck Width at Nut: 13/4 in.
•Strings: D'Addario EXL 165
•Overall Length: 33 3/4 in.
•Overall Depth: 2in.
•Body Thickness: 11/2 in.
•Body Width: 51/4" (lap rest detached)
•Gig Bag LxWxH: 36 x71/2 x3(in.)
•Weight: 3lbs. 6.5 oz
•Weight in Gig Bag: 4lbs. 5oz.
•Audio Output: Standard 1/4 in. jack

SETUP
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
SETUP:
The Ultra-Light Bass is extremely easy to set up for playing. Its removable lap rest is stored in
the front pouch of the gigbag. The prongs of the lap rest fit into small holes on the treble side
of the guitar. Pressure holds the laprest in place.
PLUGGING INTO AN AMP:
The Ultra-Light Bass has aShadow piezo pickup under the saddle which requires no batteries.
The standard 1/4” output can be plugged into any bass amplifier.
USING ASTRAP:
Attach the front of your strap to the standard strap button on the heel of the neck, and the
back around the output jack, which doubles as asecond strap button.
Your Ultra-Light Bass comes in acustom-fit gig bag. Also included is alap rest and atruss
rod adjustment wrench. Your guitar may arrive wrapped in atemperature-insulating mylar bag;
you can keep this for extra protection or discard it.
not to scale
ENDCAP
REMOVABLE LAP REST
1/4” OUT
THUMB REST
STRING ROLLERS
STANDARD TUNING MACHINES
PIEZO PICKUP

The Ultra-Light Bass uses standard ball-end bass strings. (Factory installed
D’Addario EXL-165.) No special tools are required for string changes.
The tuners on your Traveler Guitar operate just like the tuners on astandard bass
guitar. We recommend changing the strings two at atime—but be careful not to
remove all the strings at once, since some of the components are held in place by
string tension. Loosen the E, and Astrings and then install two new strings in their
places. Repeat this process on the Dand Gstrings.
To change, thread the string through its hole in the endcap and wrap the string
around the roller and through the corresponding tuner hole. Leave approximately 2
inches of slack in the string to allow 2to 3wraps on the tuner. Bend the string to
anchor it in place in order to hold the string after it is fed through the tuner. Over-
or under-wrapping the string around the tuner may cause tuning problems.
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RE-STRINGING

GENERAL CARE
CLEANING:
Periodic cleaning and polishing will help protect your Traveler Guitar. Use apolish formulated for
musical instruments and apply it according to the polish directions—or, you can wipe the guitar
down with aclean, damp cloth followed quickly by aclean, dry cloth. To clean residue off the
fingerboard, you can use extra-fine steel wool to rub up and down the length of the fingerboard
over the top of the frets. Never use furniture polish on the guitar, as you may damage the finish.
STORAGE:
When not in use, your Traveler Guitar should be stored in its included gig bag to protect it from
exposure to the elements. Protect your guitar from exposure to extreme temperatures and
changes in humidity. Never leave your Traveler Guitar in aclosed vehicle or any other location
where the guitar will be exposed to extreme heat. If you live in adry climate, you may want to
use aguitar humidifier.
ADJUSTMENTS:
We recommend leaving complicated operations (such as truss rod adjustments) to atrained
guitar technician. Improper truss-rod adjustments may damage your guitar and void your
warranty.
THE HANG STRAP:
The leather hang strap attached to your guitar’s endcap was designed to aid in-store display,
but it can also be used to hang your guitar from awall mount or stand. Be sure your guitar is
secure before walking away from it. If you wish, you can remove the strap by clipping the
plastic tie with wire cutters. Be careful not to scratch the finish on the neck or endcap.

“BUMPER TO BUMPER”
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Each Traveler Guitar instrument is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser except strings, tuning
machines, frets, switches, electronic components, jacks, pickguards, and plated surfaces, which
are warranted for aperiod of three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. The
warranty is only eligible to the original owner, and the guitar must have been purchased from
an authorized Traveler Guitar dealer.
Traveler Guitar will replace or repair, at its discretion, any Traveler Guitar instrument or part
thereof, which is found by Traveler Guitar to be defective. Traveler Guitar reserves the right to
use original replacement materials or materials of similar design at the time of the repair.
To become eligible for warranty service, the original purchaser must:
1. Submit acompleted warranty card or online registration form to Traveler Guitar.
2. Contact Traveler Guitar to obtain aReturn Authorization Code before returning any
instrument for service.
3. Provide proof of purchase with all requests for warranty service (original receipt.)
4. Be responsible for all freight and transportation to and from Traveler Guitar’s facility in
Redlands, CA.
The Traveler Guitar Warranty does not cover:
1. Instruments that have been altered or modified in any way, including altered or removed
serial numbers.
2. Instruments that have been subjected to extreme temperature or humidity, chemicals,
synthetic materials or other abnormal conditions.
3. Wear, discoloration or marks on the finish, metal plating or wood grain of the guitar.
4. Setups, adjustments, tonal characteristics or routine maintenance of any kind.
5. Instruments that have been damaged due to misuse or neglect.
6. Normal wear and tear to hardware including: strings, tuning machines, frets, switches,
electronic components, jacks, pickguards, and plated surfaces.
Please contact us first to resolve any warranty issues.
Warranty Questions:
Traveler Guitar ATTN: Warranty Information
440 Business Center Court
Redlands, CA 92373 USA
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