Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
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9/20/2011

SKB Injection molded Strat/TeleFlight Case - TSA Latches, w/wheels Review

SKB Injection molded Strat/TeleFlight Case - TSA Latches, w/wheels
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This case would survive a fall from ORBIT! Seriously, this is a well built case designed to carry Fender Strat style guitars under most any traveling conditions. I was impressed with all of the built-in features. This is the most rugged travel case I could find on the internet without being constructed of solid metal or weighing a ridiculous amount. The description is spot-on. Even the wheels are bolted on to prevent loss or breakage. The small accessory pocket holds my electronic metronome, electronic tuner, 2 sets of strings, string winder and strap with room to spare. The hinged lid on the accessory compartment could use a small strap with velcro to keep it closed, but it's of small concern considering the fit and finish of the overall case. My Cort M200 fits with extra room in the head area. The neck isn't supported the entire length, but two layers of bubble wrap fit the bill and the strings still aren't tight against the lid. The price is a bit on the high end. In the future, I might consider looking into a tactical weapon case, at a lower price, in the same dimensions, to save some money. Overall, I would recommend this case, as the best protection for traveling with a high-end guitar.

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9/06/2011

Voyage-Air Transit Series VAOM-02 Folding Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar Review

Voyage-Air Transit Series VAOM-02 Folding Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar
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We tried out several smaller travel guitars at local guitar shops. We searched for several other online. Martin Backpacker, Mini Taylor, Mini Martin, Washburn Rover all sounded good for their size, but really cannot be compared to any full size guitar. If you are basically strumming, then those smaller travel guitars are fine. You can even buy them on E-bay for cheap. If you are doing some more intricate playing, then a full size guitar is a minimum. This Voyage-Air line of guitars fits that need.
This model is the laminate-top model. The least expensive too. Paid 355 bucks here on Amazon with free shipping. We decided that since it is primarily for travel, the laminate would withstand the abuse of travel better than a solid-top. That was confirmed after reading advice from guitar experts.
When locked into position the neck is secure, and it has the full sound of a regular guitar... not the sound of the smaller travel ones. The screw which secures the neck to the base does protrude a bit and you do feel it when your hand slides down toward the body of the guitar. It's no high-end Martin or Taylor, but that is not the right comparison.
The backpack is high quality and custom fit. I'm sure it will fit in the airplane overhead bins as we had hoped. The backpack even has a padded area to fit a notebook computer.
Now my teenage son is excited to be able to bring a full size guitar on our upcoming vacations. I'll try to get him to post a video review.
Voyage-Air has raised the bar with travel guitars.
Update 5/20/11:
Traveled to central america with this guitar. He loved having a full size guitar on our vacation. Fit into all the overhead airline bins easily. No problems with the humidity of central america. Easy to carry around compared to a regular guitar.


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