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6/09/2011

Traveler Guitar Escape EG2 WHT HSC-TWD Electric Guitar, White with Tortoise Shell Pick Guard and Tweed Case Review

Traveler Guitar Escape EG2 WHT HSC-TWD Electric Guitar, White with Tortoise Shell Pick Guard and Tweed Case
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This guitar sure is a beauty and the size is just right. It gives you the "feel" you would want from a normal sized guitar. The intonation on these are also superb. The action however is where this guitar runs into trouble. I have gone through 4 returns trying to get the right one. The first guitar I received had substantial fret buzz on the 6th string even though the strings were still quite high for an electric guitar. The buzz was substantial enough that a couple of the frets would not even play a note. Since this isn't a cheap guitar I didn't spend much time adjusting it. I figured I'd return it and try again. The second one I received had a little fret buzz but it was acceptable. Unfortunately it was obviously used and had dirt and black smudges all over it. Again, I didn't pay this kind of money for a used guitar so I returned it. The 3rd one I received actually had headphones in the case where the first 2 did not. I'm guessing that this is supposed to come with headphones and they are being lifted from some of the cases prior to shipping. This guitar had no buzzing on any of the frets and though it appeared to have been handled, was playing well. I then turned the guitar over and noticed that even though this had the body of the EG-2, the neck and bolted plate on the back had a serial number for the older Traveler EG-1. The guitar had clearly been tampered with and had mixed matched parts on it. I am currently awaiting guitar number 4 hoping that everything is finally new, untouched, not tampered with, playable, and that there are no missing items.
Even though I think this guitar is overpriced by about one hundred seventy bucks, I still really want to love the guitar. It looks great, feels right, plays decent and will be a great practice tool for when I have some down time, on vacation, or just watching tv.
The deal with the case is good since the case alone sells for one hundred dollars, but be warned. I'm suspect to believe that when you buy this bundle, the guitar gets handled a lot more and you may be getting a referb or second hand item from the manufacture. You might be better off buying just the guitar with its carrying bag. This has been an annoyance but amazon has great customer service and have been over nighting the guitars to me. Even with all the problems, I can't help but smile when I'm playing the guitar. Very cool concept.

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The traveler guitar escape eg-2 is a full-scale electric travel guitar with vintage looks and modern comfort for the traveling guitarist. with its 25-1/2 " full-scale length providing the playing experience of a full-sized guitar and the 3-ply pick guard & traditional double-cutaway body providing the classic look, you'll forget you're playing a travel guitar! two precision-placed single-coil pickups feed into the eg-2's built-in pocket rockit headphone amplifier, which is custom-designed to produce classic clean and distortion sounds through headphones or when plugged into an amplifier. players can also go passive into their amp of choice. the eg-2's onboard electronics include a 1/8" aux in jack so players can jam with tracks from an external device such as an mp3 or cd player. additional controls include tone & volume knobs and a 3-way pickup selector. comes inside a specially designed, authentic-looking vintage tweed hardshell case which features a durable tweed exterior, 5-ply wood construction, gold hardware with locking latch, high-grade plush interior, large accessory compartment, deluxe end-caps and a traveler guitar logo plate.

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5/29/2011

Traveler EG-1 Mahogany Satin Red Electric Travel Guitar with Deluxe Gig Bag Review

Traveler EG-1 Mahogany Satin Red Electric Travel Guitar with Deluxe Gig Bag
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This is my second Traveler Guitar, my first was an MK-II Steel. While I have enjoyed the MK-II w/ piezo pickups, I was desperate for the same guitar with a humbucker and the EG-1 is it. The Traveler EG-1 Mahogany Satin Red is lighter in weight than the MK-II, but with a humbucker it handles a heavier sound. Now I have options when I travel - the acoustic electric MK-II or a pure electric EG-1. The travel cases are awesome!
The EG-1 has great pickups, great action and with a Line 6 Pocket Pod for on the go, I have everything I need!
Minor issue: 1. A heavier duty 3-position switch - it is a little on the small side and I fear if anything might "give" during travel it will be the switch.

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The Escape EG-1 Mahogany is the most sophisticated travel guitar you've ever played! It includes an onboard Pocket RockIt headphone amp with distortion so you can plug your headphones directly into the guitar and rock out anytime, anywhere. Co-designed by John Carruthers, the Escape EG-1 Mahogany also boasts more traditional guitar features such as a strong, resonant African Mahogany body and neck and an ebonized rosewood fretboard. With a full-size humbucker pickup, full 25-1/2 inch scale and 22 jumbo frets, you'll forget you're playing a travel guitar!For more than 15 years Traveler Guitar has set the standard for what portable instruments ought to look, feel and sound like. With the all new, fully-loaded Traveler Escape EG-1, we haveraised the bar once again. Building upon the ideas of our already successful Escape line, we have created a new travel guitar for the electric purist. The EscapeEG-1 is our top of the line electric travel guitar complete with a built in headphone amplifier from Pocket Rock-It, a full-size humbucker, a full 25 1/2 inch scale, 22 jumbo frets, an array of classic colors and a top-of-the-line deluxe gig bag. Pocket Rock-It's custom electronics provide classic clean and distortion tones, both through the headphones and through a traditional amplifier. If you're a serious traveler, and an even more serious electric guitar player, then the Escape EG-1 is the most sophisticated electrictravel guitar you'll ever play.Neck - African Mahogany Body - African Mahogany Fingerboard - Ebonized Rosewood Frets - 22-Jumbo Scale Length - 25 1/2 in. Fingerboard Inlays - Pearloid Neck Width at Nut - 1 5/8 in. Body Width - 10 1/2 in. Length - 29 1/4 in. Weight - 5 lbs. Pickup - Full-Size Humbucker Hardware - Chrome 14:1 Gear Ratio (closed gear) Electronics - Custom Pocket Rock-It Pre w/ Headphone Amp, Tone control, Clean/Distortion settingsFrequently Asked QuestionsQ: Are specialstrings needed for the Escape EG-1 guitar? A: No, any guitar strings you choose will work. The Escape EG-1 comes with D'Addario EXL110 Nickelplated Steel Round Wound Regular Light Electric Strings. Q: Can I place a strap on my guitar? A: Yes, the Escape EG-1 is equipped with two standard strap pins. Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod? A: Yes, the Escape EG-1 has a fully adjustable truss rod with easy accessthrough the endcap. Q: Like the Traveler Pro Series, does the Speedster have"Stethophones" or any personal listening device? A: The Escape EG-1 is equipped with a built in headphone amplifier from PocketRock-It for private listening. Q: Are batteries needed to operate the headphones? A: Yes, the preamp/headphone amp is powered by a 9-volt battery. Q: Can the Escape EG-1 plug into any of my amps? A: Yes, the Escape EG-1 has a standard 1x4 inch output that is used when wanting to amplify your guitar. The Pocket Rock-It headphone amplifier's effects can also be used through your own amplifiers. NOTE: When not in use, please remember to turn the Pocket Rock-It headphone amplifier into the off position so that no battery power is wasted. Q: Is the body and neck a solid piece of wood? A: No, the Traveler Escape EG-1's body is made of alder with a bolt-on mapleneck. Q: What kind of pick-ups are installed in the Escape EG-1? A: The Escape EG-1 comes equipped with a standard full-size humbucker. Q: Are there any moving parts on the Escape EG-1? A: No, the Escape EG-1 has no movable parts. When you take it out of its gigbag, you are ready to play. Q: Is the scale of the Escape EG-1 like my electric guitar? A: Yes, the Escape EG-1 is a traditional full 25 1/2 inch scale. Q: What accessories come with the Traveler Escape EG-1? A: The Escape EG-1 comes with a deluxe gig-bag, truss rod wrench, owner'smanual, and warranty card.

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5/18/2011

Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar (Gloss Black, Gig Bag) Review

Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar (Gloss Black, Gig Bag)
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I did a lot of research for a travel friendly electric guitar and this one came out on top for me. Price wasn't nearly as big a factor for me as small size, good quality, comfortable feel, and a FULL SIZED fret board.
At 28" the Speedster is small enough to use in a tight space and you don't have to get used to a scaled down fret board like some of the competitors like the PalmGuitar and Lapstick, both of which are also much more expensive.
As much as I like the Steinberger as a travel friendly alternative, the Speedster is 2" shorter, and less expensive. One thing that is nice about the cost is you won't feel bad if it gets knocked around in the overhead bin or in the back of your car.
The removable arm looks cool but I don't find it's necessary when using a strap. I leave it at home and use the extra space in the gig bag for my headphone amp, capo, cable, and extra strings.
It should be noted that you won't be able to install a pair of strap locks so I highly recommend a self-locking guitar strap. I really like the Planet Lock Strap made by Planet Waves. For the headphone amp I bought the iGTR and really like it. Great effects, allows for mp3 player and headphone connection, and I can even connect to my iPod speaker for use as an amplifier!
Planet Waves 1-3/4" Planet Lock Strap, Black
Waves iGTR Personal Guitar Processor

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The Traveler Speedster Electric Guitar sports a modern-retro look and it's designed for performance with a high-output dual-rail humbucker pickup, a unique roller-style bridge, plus volume and tone controls. The Speedster boasts quality chrome hardware, a rosewood fretboard, and 24-3/4" scale. Upper armrest detaches for travel. This Traveler electric is great for the rocker on the run. Includes gig bag.

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