Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar

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I am a professional IT guy/geek who travels every week, making it hard to practice and frustrating to have playing withdrawls. I bought my Ultralight in Aug 2009 and have used it over a one year. I LOVE it. It looks like a blonde Steinberger, is easy to pass thru security in airports, I have Never been questioned/refused it as a 3rd piece of luggage, and it is a Great conversation starter at airport bars. It is Much more entertaining practicing than listening to a MP3 player. My stick stays in tune - even when travel across states. continents and drastic changes of temperature and humidity. The piezo pickup sounds good for 'acoustic' sounds and does a great job even for metal riffs (my favorite BTW). Recommended 'amps': Vox Amp-plugs - get the Acoustic model and at least one of the other models (I prefer Classic Rock/marshall, Lead/boutique, or Metal/mesa); Line-6 Pocket-POD-Express (perfect - much easier to use than the fatter and more complex Pocket-POD). Get a Vox Amp-plug Cab which can be used with either the Vox or POD units. Rock on and fly right.

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This guitar is amazing! I walked in to guitar center looking for a new traveler guitar. I tried out a few, they were fine. Then I plugged this in, It's clean is amazing!This beat a Fender American! Soon, I brought home and I haven't been disapointed.

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I needed a new guitar for two reasons. - I travel for business frequently and being an avid guitar learner wanted something that could go with me where my full sized acoustic could not. - something I could tinker with late at night when the kids are in bed without waking everyone up. The Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light fits these requirements perfectly. It's full fret length means I'm playing as I would with a larger instrument and the size is quite simply mind boggling. Build quality is generally great (except I must admit I don't know why they attached the "handle" the way they did - cable tie !?!! - kind of cheapens the rest of the build which is solid) and tone via a simple amp is quite full and pleasant to the ear. I coupled it up with a Line 6 Pocket Pod for some variety and this combo together with a good set of headphones means I can hammer away merrily for hours without disturbing those around me. For online learning systems and recording - I couple my Traveler Guitar with an Apogee Jam and plug it all into my trusty macbook. Again a great combo that punches well above it's weight given the quality of the recordings and music generated. I'd recommend this instrument to anyone.

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I recently purchased my own ultra-lite, and I gotta say it is awesome. I was actually looking around the guitar center for something I know that I can take with me anywhere I go. Tried others but this one stood out more to me and I actually lost track of time of how great the playing was. The tone is so excellent and the handling is for anyone whether your a beginner or advanced rocker. So I highly recommend this for your collection.

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Like many of the other reviewers of travel guitars I bought one because my day-to-day job has me on the road ~4 days a week. In order to progress with my playing I needed a reliable, realistic travel guitar. After several different attempts at traveling with small, "kid' guitars etc I stumbled upon the Ultra Light at my local GC. I ordered one from Guitar Center on line and it arrived as described. I consider myself one of the luck ones cause out of the box there was no fret buzz, the intonation was spot on and after a quick tuning it hasn't needed adjusted - even with the new strings. What I like most about it is the realistic, full size fret and feel of the neck. It is as close as I can get to my Strat or Norman Acoustic as I can get and still have a small guitar that easily carries on any airline. Additionally the pick up/electronics work great through my iPhone and the amp apps I have. Given I'm traveling and am more worried about practice I don't use many affects but the couple I have in my phone sound great through the Ultra Lite. If you travel and are serious about keeping up with your practice, pound for pound this is a great little guitar.

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I travel 50% of the time and needed something super light and portable. This baby does it all. Full fret, nice action, easy to pack and carry. I got a Vox amp runs on AAA batteries and use my Bose noise canceling headphones. Quick and easy with great sound. The small side bag of the guitar also lets me carry a Line6 pod for effects, a 3 foot guitar cord, an iRig (to use with my iPad), and a separate line in / line out cord so I can plug into "Band in a Box" from my computer. No matter where I am on the road, I have full time fun with this guitar. Easy to tune. The metal attachment works fine but if I am not using a strap then the guitar is more comfortable in a classical sitting position but lots of times I just use a strap and don't bother with the metal arm - yet - good to have choices! Get it you'll love I knew first day that this baby works.

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I saw someone at the airport with a carry on acoustic travel guitar that was pretty small, looked kind of like a standard guitar, and was kind of expensive. I was considering purchasing one, but then I saw this at Guitar Center online. Costs less, is smaller, is durable enough to check on inside a suitcase, and you don't have to worry about humidity because it is a solid hardwood body. No, it doesn't look traditional, but for my practice guitar I wasn't concerned about that. It's quiet when unamplified, but pleasant sounding. Someone compared it to an electric guitar with the power off. Yes, it's similar, but a little more robust due to the fact that this is the acoustic model with thicker strings. I can play it at home when the TV is on, or in a hotel late at night and not worry about disturbing others. The neck is straight and comfortable, and the quality of workmanship is excellent. No buzzing frets. When plugged into an amp it sounds great! I also use my iRig adapter and my Amplitube app so I can play with my earbuds when I travel. I'm just a novice, but since I got this guitar, I've been able to practice enough to tackle the F chord and I'm working on the B chord. When I'm good enough, I can "join the band" at retreats, etc. when I travel by motorcycle. I'll just take my small practice amp or plug in to their system. More convenient than taking my treasured Taylor every time. I've noticed that this guitar feels different due to the small, flat body and the slippery chrome leg rest. I find myself adjusting it a lot right now on my lap. Maybe I'll get used to it. The good thing is it's so small you can sit in any easy chair or even lie on the couch and play it--probably not a good habit to learn. The fretboard is standard scale but the guitar is shorter, so your left arm isn't extended as far as it normally would be--which is good when learning chords. I would recommend it or buy another one. I'm thinking about buying the electric guitar version too.

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I had trouble finding a decent electirc guitar case that fit airline measurments for baggage that isn't considered oversized. I gave up and opted to get one of these instead and am very pleased with the purchase. Feels great and plays great. Using it with a BOSS JS-8 eBand player and it rocks with the effects for a nice acoustic sound through speakers or headphones, but it also sounds like a decent electric guitar. It can be strummed by itself but get at least a small amp for headphones (Vox amPlug Acoustic Korg PX5D effects processor, or Line-6 Pocket-POD EXPRESS). I chose this acoustic version because that's more of my style, but plan on getting Traveler's Speedster electric too. The workmanship is great. On mine they could have added just a tiny bit more filler to cover the a couple of frets on the top so that it would be smoothed out better; yes, a very minor detail, but for $300, it's important. Stays in tune pretty good too. Guitar Center's service is great, especially at their Kirkland, WA, store where I had it shipped ahead of time so it would be there when I got there. Thanks guys!

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Perfect for travel. Ultimately portable. A little unbalanced to bless using a strap or the metal attachment. Sounds like an unplugged electric unless there is an amp. Pickup signal brings through every string scrape however, so for amplified sound recommend using an interface. Great for practice, fits perfectly on a plane, no issues carrying it on or stowing it.

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It takes getting used to after playing regular guitars, even a little awkward at first, but once it "settles in" you blaze away. Suggest changing to Elixer Custom Light Acoustic Polyweb strings in part due to the high "squeak factor" when playing through an amp or P.A. system. Have a setup done at the outset, especially to adjust the bridge which tends to play a bit too high.

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While strolling through our neighborhood Guitar Center I saw the Traveler guitar. After a few days I decided to order it since I could send it back if I was not pleased with it. It is now my fourteenth guitar and a real welcomed piece! All my other guitars are high end and this is my favorite! It goes with me almost everywhere! I teamed it up with a Roland Cube amp and can play anytime and anywhere hauling less than ten pounds of equipment! Like any other guitar I have owned I had to make a few adjustments like lowering the bridge to suit my style. That is typical and did remove a little buzz I first had. If you are looking for an acoustic guitar you will be disappointed! After all there is no place to make the volume. It is loud enough for me to practice with if I am too lazy to hook it up or show it off at the bar to someone. The workmanship in this is great! Just would like to see that "Made in China" on something else (Ha,ha!}. This is a great instrument and I have no doubt it will give any picker years of enjoyment! They just need a bass this small, light and mighty!

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-Strolled into the G.C. off Sunset in L.A. today.... ---Had me the unique experience of strumming one of these fine wooden ladies. 'Nough said, gotta get me one. --Here's hope'n my ship comes inta harbour soon.

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The output jack is poorly designed. I have been told that the newer models have corrected this defect. I find that I need to constantly open the compartment to tighten the jack otherwise the connecting wires will need soldering when they disconnect.

Comments about Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar:

I love this guitar!! It is small and light enough to bring on my bicycle anywhere. It plays well, it is just a little awkward due to its size. A strap helps a bit. The action feels somewhere between my Strat and a good acoustic. I am suprises how well it stays in tune even after a day out on a bike ride. This guitars defiantly gets me to play more, which is the whole point right?

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Father's Day gift and Hubby now loves it after telling me to return it. So glad he's happy!!

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Bought this to practice on my lunch hour at work. Great buy sounds great easy to store under my desk at work.

Comments about Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar:

I bought this to get some extra practice in on my lunch hour at work. Great guitar fun to play so light and small easy to keep under my desk.

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Fits wonderfully in the overhead bin of a regional jet. I typically travel with a small briefcase and now with my Traveler. It's just like playing an un-amplified electric, plenty loud to know what you're practicing while away on business in a hotel room. I tested the output and was pleasantly surprised at the rich tone it put out, although I rarely plug it in. Overall worth the money if you're looking to keep in practice while on the road.

Comments about Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar:

This is a great little guitar that allows me to practice wherever in the world I find myself. Easy to pack into a car and I look forward to taking it with me on a plane. Great to play in a hotel room because it is quiet.

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I like this product a lot. great for travelling.