For bassists on the move, finding an instrument that balances portability with professional sound quality can be a challenge. Enter the OB660 carbon fiber Travel Bass Guitar, a hand-crafted marvel designed with the modern musician in mind. This innovative instrument redefines what a travel bass guitar can be, utilizing advanced carbon fiber technology to deliver exceptional tone, durability, and unparalleled ergonomics.
Carbon Fiber Craftsmanship: A Cut Above the Rest
The OB660 travel bass guitar isn’t just another instrument; it’s a testament to cutting-edge materials and meticulous handcraftsmanship. Built using a proprietary blend of premium-grade, pre-impregnated carbon fiber fabrics, this bass guitar boasts a level of quality rarely seen in travel instruments. Unlike mass-produced “carbon” instruments that often contain minimal carbon fiber, the OB660 features all-carbon components, including the neck, fingerboard, body, and bridge. The body and neck construction achieve a woven carbon fiber content of 65-75%, resulting in a significantly stronger and more resonant instrument.
Alt text: Detailed view of the woven carbon fiber construction of the OB660 travel bass guitar body, highlighting its premium material and robust build.
This high carbon fiber content offers a crucial advantage for traveling musicians. The OB660 is remarkably resilient to temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for commutes and adventures where temperature extremes are common. Whether you’re leaving your bass in a car trunk or exploring diverse climates, the OB660’s structural integrity remains uncompromised. Furthermore, the superior resonance of carbon fiber translates to a travel bass guitar with noticeably longer sustain and a richer, more vibrant tone. The neck is equipped with a dual-action truss rod, ensuring maximum adjustability, and the all-carbon construction eliminates concerns about component separation due to temperature changes.
Ergonomic Design for Enhanced Playability
Beyond its robust construction, the OB660 carbon fiber travel bass guitar is engineered for exceptional playing comfort. Its ergonomic design incorporates several key features that cater to the needs of bassists during extended practice sessions or performances:
The Manzer Wedge: This innovative design angles the guitar in a way that leverages the natural weight of your fretting arm to apply pressure to the fretboard. This ingenious approach significantly reduces wrist strain and promotes a more relaxed playing posture. The resulting angle also optimizes the picking hand position, alleviating shoulder fatigue and allowing for more fluid and effortless playing.
Beveled Edges: Comfort is paramount, especially for a travel instrument intended for frequent use. The OB660 features meticulously crafted arm and rib bevels that soften the edges of the guitar body. These bevels eliminate pressure points on your forearm and ribs, ensuring hours of comfortable playing without discomfort.
Alt text: Ergonomic features of the OB660 travel bass guitar: arm and rib bevels and Manzer wedge, designed for maximum player comfort and reduced strain.
Scoopaway Cutaway: While compact, the OB660 doesn’t compromise on playability in the upper registers. The scooped cutaway design provides easy access to the higher frets without sacrificing the internal volume crucial for a full and resonant tone. This intelligent design element ensures that the OB660 maintains a rich sound profile comparable to non-cutaway travel basses.
Scale and Playability: Familiar Feel, Exceptional Performance
The OB660 carbon fiber travel bass guitar features a 27-inch (685 mm) scale length, a comfortable and familiar dimension similar to that of a Gibson Les Paul. This scale length strikes a perfect balance, providing ample acoustic volume while maintaining a comfortable string tension for effortless fretting. The 1.75-inch (44 mm) nut width and shallow C-shaped neck profile further enhance playability, making the OB660 suitable for bassists with hands of all sizes.
Patented Removable Neck: Versatility and Portability Redefined
One of the most groundbreaking features of the OB660 travel bass guitar is its patented removable neck design. This innovative mechanism allows for incredibly fast assembly and disassembly – the neck can be detached or reattached in under 20 seconds. Beyond portability, this feature offers a unique level of customization. The removable neck enables fine-tuning of the neck angle, allowing bassists to adjust the action for different playing styles. Whether you prefer a lower action for lighter playing or a higher action for aggressive slapping, the OB660 adapts to your needs with a simple twist of a knob on the back. This adaptability is a game-changer for musicians who play diverse genres and require varied string setups.
Alt text: Patented quick-release removable neck system of the OB660 travel bass guitar, showcasing its ease of use and portability for traveling musicians.
Premium Components for Professional Sound
The OB660 collapsible carbon travel bass guitar is equipped with premium appointments typically found on high-end instruments. These components contribute to both the instrument’s exceptional tone and its overall quality:
- 18:1 Precision Tuners: Ensuring accurate and stable tuning.
- Authentic Bone Nut and Saddle: Maximizing string vibration transfer and tonal clarity.
- Ebony Bridge Pins: Enhancing sustain and adding to the instrument’s refined aesthetic.
- D’Addario® Round-Wound Phosphor Bronze Strings: Delivering a traditional warm and balanced acoustic tone straight out of the case.
Uncompromising Tone: Big Sound, Small Package
Tone was a central focus in the design of the OB660 collapsible carbon fiber travel bass guitar. Every element, from the unidirectional carbon fiber top to the mixed twill and proprietary layup of the back and sides, the offset soundhole, and even the bridge and fretboard materials, is carefully orchestrated to produce a surprisingly full and resonant tone from a compact instrument. When amplified via the passive piezo pickup system plugged directly into a PA system, the OB660 delivers a sound that rivals full-sized acoustic basses, often without requiring any EQ adjustments.
Stage-Ready Electronics: Reliable and Transparent Amplification
The OB660 travel bass guitar features exclusive upgradeable JourneyTek™ proprietary passive piezo pickups. Engineered with high-output German-made piezo elements, these pickups provide a balanced, battery-free, and transparent representation of the instrument’s natural acoustic tone. Their reliability is legendary – as demonstrated by the artist who famously performed a live set with his OB660 travel guitar after accidentally submerging it in water for three hours! For bassists seeking even greater control, an active stereo bass pickup upgrade will soon be available, further expanding the OB660’s versatility for stage and studio applications.
The Overhead™ Travel Case: Travel Ready, Adventure Proof
Completing the travel bass guitar experience is the patented BG001 Overhead™ collapsible travel bass backpack case. This premium case is designed to fit within standard airline carry-on dimensions (22*14*9 inches / 55.5*23*35.5 cm) while providing ample space for the OB660, pedals, cables, laptops, tablets, and other essential accessories. Constructed from high-quality materials, the Overhead™ case ensures your travel bass guitar is protected on every journey.
Alt text: OB660 travel bass guitar securely stored in its custom-designed Overhead backpack case, highlighting its compact size and travel-friendly design.
Once you experience the freedom and performance of the Overhead™ collapsible carbon fiber travel bass guitar, you’ll understand why it’s in a class of its own. It’s more than just a travel instrument; it’s a professional-grade bass guitar that’s ready to go wherever your music takes you.
