Yamaha SA2200 Semi Hollowbody Classic Double Cutaway Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Background: I've been playing guitar for more than 30 years and have owned many during that time. I've also built 4 Strats and one Tele complete with special pickups and wiring mods. I'm very picky about my guitars. Fit, finish, sound, and even the case is important to me. On to my review.
What I like: It is a beauty. The feel of the neck is hard to explain. Similar to my 98 American Deluxe Strat, but wider and much flater radius. Not a 59 shape, but not thin or thick. Just about right. Its very comfortable. Ebony board is very smooth. Didn't notice any flaws in the workmanship at all. Its not heavy, but has a weight that indicates quality. You just have to hold it once to feel this. Pickups. The jury is still out here. My 98 Ibanez Rg550 has V7/V8 pickups that smoke these. Many have said these pickups grow on you. We'll see.
What I don't like: Mine did not come with a case. It was packed very well in the original box. Yes..its brand new. I can't believe a guitar this expensive didn't come with a case! At least a cheap gig bag? Nope! The frets are a bit sharp, but nothing like the EVH I saw at GC a few weeks ago with super sharp fret sprouts. Unplayable. Unless you want cutup hands! Action is a little high. I have not set this guitar up yet. Once thats done, it should really start to sing.
I've always wanted a 335, but hated every Gibson I played. Thought about the Ibanez AS200, but quality was spotty, and the body and headstock just didn't excite me.
Lastly, I've never read a bad review about this guitar. Everyone seems to love these(once their set-up right) and they are VERY hard to find at a good price and not made anymore. Yamaha said it cost too much to make the guitar. Sad.

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

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(More customer reviews)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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Yamaha SLG100S Silent Steel Acoustic Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)This guitar is great in every application you could use it for.
It plays great, has almost zero dead spots, great factory setup, very little fret buzz for all playing styles, solos like an electric but sounds like an acoustic.
Produces amazing tone and sound quality through almost any set up, isn't hard on your back when standing (obviously), GREAT for recording. Plays jazz guitar the best.
Only drawback: must use expensive batteries; it drains the cheap ones really quickly. Or just use phantom power.
Would definitely pay list price for this model.

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Aria AS-690B Sinsonido Travel Bass Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked it) The only bad thing is that it is made in China, headphones are bad. But the guitar sounds pretty good. Nice for practice.

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Aria AS-100S Sinsonido Travel Guitar - Steel String Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, I think this guitar is everything the description said it would be. I am completely satisfied. But, for your complete satisfaction, there are a few things your should know.

First of all, the strings. I have no idea what kind the manufacture installs on this guitar, but they are not what I would want to use. Additionally, they had a bit of tarnish on them. Like many new guitars, the stings may have been on the guitar for a long time, so the installation of new strings is always a good idea.

Although this is a travel/practice guitar, and comes in a nicely padded gig bag, the owner should still take care to not put too much pressure on the bag, as the tuners are plastic, and stick up high enough to possibly be broken if jammed into an overhead baggage compartment on an airplane.

Those are the only negative things I can say about this guitar, and neither are showstoppers.

The first thing that is impressive about this guitar is the workmanship. Although not an expensive acoustic made of several varieties of fine woods, the mahogany is beautifully finished. The fingerboard is as nice as any you'll find. Although this guitar doesn't look like typical instrument, it is quite attractive.

This guitar is everything a travel/practice should be. Very portable, but within seconds, it assembles into a full-size guitar. Physically, the guitar resembles an electric guitar more than an acoustic guitar. But plug in the headset or an external amp, and you'd swear you were placing a full size dreadnought.

Every guitar I have ever bought, I had a luthier set up withing the first week of purchase. Somehow, the factory settings are never quite right. Not so with this guitar. I found the set-up to be perfect, at least for me. Once I got my favorite strings installed (Elixer Nano strings), this guitar played beautifully. Of course, depending on your preferences, you might want to have this guitar set up to your wants.

Finally, one mark of a good guitar is its ability to stay in tune. In this respect, this guitar is pretty amazing. From day to day, this guitar seems to stay in tune. Even when transported from one climate to another, there is very little, if any, need for tuning. It is very stable.
Keep in mind, they make this guitar as a classical and a four string bass, too.

Would I recommend the purchase of this guitar? Absolutely!

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Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar, Red, Left-Handed Review

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(More customer reviews)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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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric w/Gig Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a guitar student and travel several times a year for several days at a time. I have been frustrated by losing days of practice because of the travel. I didn't want the expense, extra bulk, and risk to my guitar of taking it on flights. I did a Google search for a small guitar that might be able to go with me and found this guitar at Amazon.com. I read the reviews, which were quite positive, and ordered it overnight since I had a flight in 1 day. Not only was the size just what I needed (It fits easily in the overhead, and qualifies as a personal item) but the price was great! It comes with a padded soft travel case that has a zipper pocket. I am delighted! It is (very) light, has a full sized neck, and has a pickup so I can plug into my TASCAM CD-GT2 CD Guitar Trainer and with a small set of headphones I can practice without disturbing anyone. Excellent quality workmanship. I strongly recommened consideration of this guitar. It may be Too light for some but I love it!

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Traveler Ultra-Light Nylon Guitar with Gig Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)LaBella La Bella Guitar String SetDo not try to compare the sound and tone with your real classical guitar you will only get disappointed, treat this as a different type of nylon string guitar.
You need to be willing to adjust your playing position in order to use this guitar more efficiently.
Changing strings requires more patience; when changing strings put number D and G strings first.
Squeaks are very audible, recommended to buy high end polished classical strings like La Bella 413p
Sound and tone can greatly improve with Korg Pandora 4pxa
I really like how "small" it is I can finally rehears at my small house where I can keep the kids and wife happy :)

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Traveler Guitar Escape MK-II Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great value, compact, sturdy with a nice sound. It feels well made and is aesthetically pleasing. I am learning guitar and I travel with work. This allows me to practice on the road or wearing headphones at home. Fits easily in to overhead lockers - domestic or international. No problems with cabin crew or security in the UK, USA or Middle East. The gig bag is a real bonus.

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Like the other models in the Escape MK-II line, this steel-stringed travel guitar is packed with improved ergonomics and popular features. A 22-fret, full 25-1/2 inch scale, 12"-radiused fingerboard and a comfortable body profile make this instrument feel like a traditional guitar. Comes with onboard electronics with a 2-band EQ, and can be plugged directly into a traditional amplifier for live applications. Every Escape MK-II comes equipped with a custom L.R. Baggs Hybrid-Element headphone amplifier, headphones, elegant binding, ebonized fingerboard, traditional finish options and a top-of-the-line gig bag.

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

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(More customer reviews)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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Traveler Ultra Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar with Gig Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had various travel guitars- I have a Taylor Big Baby, and used to own a Martin Backpacker- but I was looking for something that was more portable than either- something small enough to pack inside a suitcase and carry on vacation. I wasn't looking something with great sound, or something stageworthy, just something with a full sized neck to practice on when I was away from home.
I tried one of the Travelers that comes with both piezo and magnetic pickups at a local guitar discount chain, and I liked the feel (though not the painted finish); it was the only model they had, so I decided to do a buit more research into the range. Back home, I looked at the Traveler Guitars web site, and this model caught my eye- no electronics, piezo pickup only, but it was light, tiny, and came in an attractive natural finish. And the price was right, too. I decided to chance it.
It arrived this morning, and I've been playing with it most of the day. Fit and finish is very good, if simple, and the feel of the neck is excellent. The neck in particular shows a lot of care, with all the frets carefully hand-filed and shaped- no sharp edges here, like on so many inexpensive imports. Traveler is either doing a lot of QC on these guitars when they arrive, or they've found a really good shop to produce them.
Despite the odd shape and lack of a headstock, it's easy to play. I found that a strap was more comfortable for me than the clip-on lap support, but thanks to the light weight, even without the strap or the lap support it's easy to hold.
Plugged into a standard guitar amp- a Tech21 Trademark 30- the sound was not very good- too much of that piezo twang, and an uneven balance. But plugged into the high-impedance (10 megohm) input of my Acoustic Image Contra, the sound was surprisingly good- better than a lot of much more expensive, piezo outfitted instruments I've tried. Using my K&K Preamp with a short (6") patch cord also delivered a much improved sound.
In summary, I'm very happy with this guitar (in fact, I've got in on my lap as I type this). It's tiny enough to travel everywhere, and with the right amplification, it sounds very good. In fact, I'm thinking the Traveler bass guitar might be a nice addition to the collection, too.

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Sharing the most basic components with our flagship model, the Pro-Series, the Traveler Ultra-Light Travel Guitar offers players a full-scale guitar to take on the road when weight and size requirements are strict. This guitar comes complete with an acoustic piezo pickup, a lightweight detachable lap rest frame, and a gig bag. The Ultra-Light is the perfect solution for players on-the-go and on a budget. This full 24-3/4 inch scale guitar weighs less than 3 pounds, making it the lightest and most compact guitar in the Traveler family.

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Traveler Guitar Pro Series Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Maple, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my traveler guitar for 10 years and absolutely love it. It's been all over the world with me and I've gigged with it for hundreds of fellow GIs at austere locations around the globe. People are constantly amazed by how good of a sound comes from such a small guitar. I usually play it through a Korg Pandora for headphones or when I'm using a PA. When I'm in a hotel room I take a Roland Micro Cube or Johnson mini amp along depending on my luggage space and they each sound great with the Traveler. I've spent over a decade trying every portable guitar set-up that I could find and I've yet to see anything that I like more than this!

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The amazing design of the Traveler Pro makes it the only travel guitar to feature a full 24-3/4" 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" long, making it about as portable as a guitar can be. Made entirely of one piece of American hard maple.

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