Gear Review: Overhead Electric Travel Bass Guitar by Journey Instruments

Traveling with a bass has been a challenge since the inception of the instrument. The sheer size, weight, bulk, and fragility of upright basses contributed to the necessity of the birth of the electric bass.

Even though smaller than their acoustic ancestors, contemporary electric basses still present challenges when the musician travels via airplane. I have heard of occasions where the bass was allowed to go as a carry-on, but I have also heard of nightmare scenarios where the musician was obliged to send his bass as checked baggage. This is not a problem if you have a solid case but lately, I have seen photos of some of the sturdiest cases being damaged by baggage handlers.

Now imagine, a bass you can take as a carry-on, as it fits neatly in a backpack. Enter the Overhead Electric Travel Bass Guitar by Journey Instruments. This ingenious instrument can be carried on without sacrificing any sonic qualities one expects in a bass.

Join us as we take a closer look at this fine bass.

Color reviewed: Electric Blue Purple Color-Shift. For more information go to JourneyInstruments.com