Traveler Guitar Pro-Series Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar with Gig Bag
Manufacturer's Description (March 19, 2009)The amazing design of the Traveler Pro makes it the only travel guitar to feature a full 24-3/4-inch scale fretboard. It also has an internal resonant pickup coupled with a unique Stethophone headset that allows private listening without an external power source. When you do plug it in, it gives you a choice or mix of a custom acoustic pickup and a traditional single coil. The Traveler Pro weighs only 3-1/2 lbs. and is only 28-inches long, making it about as portable as a guitar can be. Made entirely of one piece of American hard maple.A completely reliable companion for the traveling guitarist.Detachable lap-rest.The Stethophone which allows players to hear themselves using the same physics as a doctor's stethoscope, which means it's battery free.Killer riffs at Kilimanjaro... Traveler owners really do take their guitars everywhere. Visit the Photo Lounge at www.travelerguitar.com to see more great customer photos.The Original TravelerThe Traveler Pro-Series guitar is Traveler's original, completely loaded, full 24-3/4-inch scale, travel guitar; the one that started it all. The durability of the Pro-Series has stood the test of time for well over a decade, making it a completely reliable companion for the traveling guitarist. It is one of the smallest, full-scale travel guitars on the market and by far the most versatile. Since 1992 this flagship model has featured Traveler's famous detachable lap-rest and private listening Stethophone which allows players to hear themselves using the same physics as a doctor's stethoscope, which means it's battery free. Packing an acoustic piezo and electric single coil pickup, the Pro-Series can be any guitar you want it to be. It weighs less than four pounds and is a mere 28-inches in length. In 2005 this revolutionary guitar made it to the top of Mt. Everest not once, but twice, when it was thrown over the shoulder of career mountain climber Vern Tejas. Shred on it, pluck on it, pick on it or strum on it; whatever you chose to play on it, you'll be able to play it anywhere or anytime.Full Scale Travel GuitarTraveler pride themselves on having never compromised the playing scale of any of their instruments, and this instrument is no exception. Featuring a full 24-3/4-inch scale and 22 frets, you'll barely remember you're playing a travel guitar.The Traveler Guitar Limited WarrantyTraveler Guitar instruments are warranted for three years to be free from defective materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. The guitar must be purchased from an authorized Traveler Guitar dealer. The Traveler Guitar Limited Three-Year Warranty covers all parts and includes 90 days for labor.Pro-Series FAQQ: Are special strings needed for the Pro-Series guitar?A: No. Any guitar string you chose will work. The Pro-Series comes equipped with D'Addario EJ15 Phosphor Bronze Round Wound Extra Light Acoustic Strings.Q: Can I place a strap on my guitar?A: Yes, each guitar comes with an extra thumbscrew that doubles as a strap pin.Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod?A: Yes, the Pro-Series has a fully adjustable vintage style truss rod, with easy access through the endcap.Q: Are Batteries needed to operate the "Stethophones"?A: No, it works using the same physics as a doctor's stethoscope.Q: Can the Pro-Series plug into any of my amps?A: Yes, the Pro-Series has a standard 1/4 in. output jack on the lap rest that is used when wanting to amplify your guitar. You will have the options of volume control as well as blending the acoustic and electric pick-up together.Q: Is the body and neck a solid piece of wood?A: Yes, each Pro-Series uses a solid piece of Eastern American Hard Maple for the neck and body.Q: How is the lap rest attached to the body?A: The lap rest is held on by a solid brass thumbscrew and support pin. The thumbscrew makes it easy to attach and detach the leg-rest from the body.Q: What kinds of pick-ups are installed in the Pro-Series?A: The Pro-Series comes with a standard single coil, in the bridge position, and a Shadow acoustic piezo pick-up under the saddle. You can switch between the electric and the acoustic pick-ups, or select both pick-ups at the same time and blend them together for a wide variety of tones.Q: What can I compare the scale length to?A: The Pro-Series scale length is the same as the Les Paul, 24-3/4-inch, with 22 frets, 2-inch string spacing at the saddle.Q: What accessories come with the Pro-Series?A: The Pro-Series comes with a heavy duty travel bag, Stethophone headset, extra thumb screw for strap attachment, allan wrench to adjust Stethophone, truss-rod wrench, owners manual, and warranty card.Q: What kind of warranty does The Traveler Pro-Series have?A: The Traveler Pro-Series comes with a three year limited warranty.What's in the BoxTraveler Pro Series Steel-string Electric/Acoustic Travel Guitar, deluxe gig-bag, truss rod wrench, owner's manual, and warranty card