Carry-on Blackstar ST Bass JB - Compact Travel Electric Bass (Jet Black) with Short 596mm Scale

Carry-on Blackstar ST Bass JB - Compact Travel Electric Bass (Jet Black) with Short 596mm Scale

The Blackstar Carry-on ST Bass JB is a travel electric bass that maintains the feel and response of a full-size instrument in an ultra-compact form factor. Its construction combines a poplar body with a bolt-on maple neck and 18-fret laurel fingerboard for stability, sustain, and comfortable playability in any setting. The short 596 mm (23.46″) scale length facilitates quick fingering and portability without sacrificing a solid tone. The electronics are based on a split-coil pickup with direct Volume and Tone controls, designed to achieve everything from punchy lows to defined mids with a single turn of a knob. The Jet Black finish is completed with a single-ply black pickguard and sealed chrome hardware, with a toploader-style bridge that simplifies string changes. It's a professional solution for practicing, recording, and traveling light while preserving the character of a real bass.

Main features

• Travel-sized instrument with a standard scale feel thanks to its design and materials.
• Lightweight and resonant poplar body that provides balanced attack.
• Bolt-on maple neck for stability and immediate response.
• Laurel fretboard with 18 frets and dot markers for quick reading.
• Short scale: 596 mm (23.46″) which promotes comfort during long sessions and travel.
• Coil-balanced pickup with intuitive Volume and Tone controls .
• Chrome-plated sealed tuners maintain stable tuning.
• Toploader style bridge for easy string changes.
• Available finishes : Vintage White or Jet Black.

Product benefits

• True Portability – Its short scale and lightweight construction make it easy to transport without sacrificing tone or playability.
• Defined tone : The split pickup provides a firm bass and present midrange, suitable for practice, studio and intimate live performances.
• Ergonomics : Comfortable action and clear access to all 18 frets on a compact fingerboard.
• Durability : Sealed hardware and toploader bridge withstand intensive use on the move.
• Operational simplicity : minimal and effective electronics to find the sound quickly.

Use cases

• Travel and journeys where a functional, space-saving base is required.
• Practice silently or with headphones using interfaces or practice amplifiers (not included).
• Composition and pre-production in home studios or backstage.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it include a case? No, it doesn't include a carrying bag.
• How many frets does it have? 18 frets.
• What is the scale length? 596 mm (23.46″).
• What type of pickup does it have? A coil-compensated (split-type) pickup with volume and tone controls.

Description for projects

Blackstar Carry-on ST Bass JB electric travel bass with poplar body, bolt-on maple neck, 18-fret laurel fingerboard, 596 mm (23.46″) scale, single-coil compensated pickup, Volume and Tone controls, toploader-style bridge, sealed chrome tuners, Jet Black finish and single-ply black pickguard.