Carry-on Blackstar ST-BASS-VW - Electric Travel Bass (Vintage White) with Short Scale 596mm

Carry-on Blackstar ST-BASS-VW - Electric Travel Bass (Vintage White) with Short Scale 596mm

The Blackstar Carry-on ST-BASS-VW is a travel-sized, portable electric bass that maintains the playability and character of a full-size instrument in a compact form factor. Its design combines a poplar body , a bolt-on maple neck (two-piece natural finish), and an 18-fret laurel fingerboard , offering stability, sustain, and a comfortable response. The short 596 mm (23.46″) scale length facilitates fast fingering and reduces fatigue during long playing sessions, while maintaining a defined tone thanks to the Offset Coil pickup with simple Volume and Tone controls. The Vintage White finish is complemented by a single-ply black pickguard , sealed chrome tuners , and a Toploader-style bridge for easy string changes.

Main features

• Travel size with the feel and response of a standard scale bass.
• Short scale : 596 mm (23.46″) for greater comfort without losing sustain or definition.
• Lightweight, resonant poplar body ; bolt-on maple neck ; 18-fret laurel fingerboard .
• Direct Electronics : Offset coil pickup with Volume and Tone controls.
• Hardware : Chrome sealed tuners and Toploader bridge .
• Available finishes : Vintage White and Jet Black.
• Approximate shipping dimensions : length 79.6 cm; width 22.8 cm; depth 6.2 cm.

Product benefits

• True portability : easy to transport and store, ideal for travel, touring or studying in small spaces.
• Consistent Tone : The offset coil pickup delivers firm lows and defined mids suitable for practice, recording, and small-format gigs.
• Short scale ergonomics : less perceived tension and more accessible fingerings for hands of all sizes.
• Reliable construction : Bolted joints and sealed hardware maintain tuning and stability.
• Easy maintenance : the toploader bridge makes changing strings quick and easy.

Use cases

• Rehearsal and composition on the move : in hotels, backstage, or mobile studios.
• Education : comfortable instrument for students or teachers who need mobility.
• Home Recording : Fast, crisp bass lines without taking up space.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it a short scale bass? Yes, 596 mm (23.46″) scale.
• How many frets does it have? 18 frets.
• What pickup configuration does it have? An offset coil pickup, with Volume and Tone.

Description for projects

Blackstar Carry-on ST-BASS-VW (Vintage White) electric travel bass; poplar body; bolt-on maple neck (two-piece, natural finish); 18-fret laurel fingerboard; 596 mm scale; offset coil pickup; Volume and Tone controls; toploader-style bridge; sealed chrome tuners; single-ply black pickguard.