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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

Solidbody Electric Travel Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Black Walnut Fingerboard, Humbucking Pickup, Aux Input, Headphone Output, Onboard Distortion, and Shadow Tuner - Gloss Black
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A Travel-ready, Full-scale Single-cut Guitar

The EG-1 Custom yields the scale and features of your favorite studio axe yet travels light and packs comfortably into the overhead compartment of most airlines. Built from premium tonewoods and equipped with a full-sized alnico pickup, the EG-1 Custom recalls the look, feel, and sound of a world-famous single-cut guitar. It's loaded with convenient features, too — like a headphone output with 1/8-inch aux input for riff training, onboard distortion for on-tap inspiration, and a built-in tuner to keep you sounding your best. And at just shy of 4 lbs. and only 28.5 inches in length, the Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom is a 6-string that no gigging guitarist will want to be without.

Ditch the bulk, not the scale length

There are other travel guitars out there, but the Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom offers something many other models don't: real full-scale feel. The EG-1 Custom manages to minimize size and weight while retaining that familiar 24.75-inch scale. You don't even need to buy special strings. In the end, the EG-1 Custom is a super-portable guitar that feels and responds like a full-sized instrument in every way that matters.

Full-sized alnico humbucker

The EG-1 Custom not only brings you that full-sized feel, but it also issues big tone courtesy of its full-sized alnico pickup. From classic crunch to sweet, syrupy leads, this humbucker packs a tonal bouquet to suit most forms of rock and blues. A built-in headphone amp, onboard distortion, and low-profile tuner add gigging and practice convenience.

Top-notch tonewoods and period appointments

The EG-1 Custom is built from quality tonewoods and sports a premium look beloved by many. From its rich, resonant mahogany body and neck to its articulate black walnut fingerboard with period-inspired block inlays and top hat knobs, the EG-1 Custom from Sweetwater promises a satisfying playing experience at a reduced size.

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Full-sized single-cut sound and feel you can take anywhere
  • Full 24.75-inch scale length in a 28.5-inch frame — no special strings required
  • Fits comfortably in your luggage or overhead compartment
  • Mahogany body and neck provide a rich, balanced tone and sustain you can feel
  • Full-sized alnico humbucker
  • Built-in headphone amp with aux-in for riff learning
  • Onboard distortion engine makes rocking out a blast
  • Low-profile built-in tuner
  • Gig bag included

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape EG-1 Custom
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 15.75"
  • Fingerboard Material Black Walnut
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Blocks
  • Number of Frets 21, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.63"
  • Nut Material Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Adjustable Roll-o-matic bridge
  • Tuners Gold Closed-gear, 14:1 gear ratio
  • Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup Active Alnico Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x volume, 1 x tone, 1 x 1/8" (aux), 1 x 1/8" (headphone)
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario EXL110
  • Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EG1C BKG

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Rated 4/5

After I made a few mods I have the perfect travel guitar

The factory configuration is not bad but with a few extra dollars... you can mod this into something special. This will never take the place of your Les Paul, SG, or Strat, but you can turn it into a great hotel/travel guitar. My mods include:

1. Replaced stock pickups with Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates bridge pickup purchased from Sweetwater too)
2. I removed the pickup bracket with the built-in tuner and replaced with a gold solid bracket...
3. Replaced standard tuners with locking tuners (you have to buy from Traveler, they are the only ones that will fit)
4.Installed a single coil pickup switch.
5.Buy a few VOX headphone amps( I have the metal and AC-30) Love the metal.
6. Get some decent headphones. I got Marshall headphones that are both blue tooth and cable so it is versatile for listening to music and plugging into my guitar. Plus it accentuates in the classic rock frequency range...

I gave it 4 stars as is but it is a 5 after my mods. Most music stores can make these mods if you for you. Just buy the parts you want. My advice is buy the guitar and see what you like and what you want to make better then go from there. Rock on!
Music background: Hobby guitar player
Rated 5/5

Darn good practice guitar

So I did not want to spend a fortune on a practice guitar. I have a wonderful Heritage golden eagle jazz special that is my love. Had an old beat up junk guitar for practice. Well long story short "rat bag" finally went to guitar heaven. Just worn out. Hence me buying this for practice only. I must say this little guy really surprised me. Nice looking with pleasant light weight and great size with standard neck. I see several folks mention guitar will not stay tuned. I play a lot of jazz and find the tuning pretty good for a low priced guitar. It does not require constant tuning but you will have to touch up from time to time. If you only play once a week or less then, yes you will have tuning issues just like any other low priced guitar. For the money I spent I am pleased with the results at least from "clean" play on this guitar. This is not just for kids, this is a fine guitar for beginners or old pros who want a light easy guitar to travel with and one old jazz player for practice no matter where he goes!
Music background: Old jazz aficionado
Rated 5/5

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom V2 - Gloss Black

This guitar looks beautiful.
Guitar arrived in tune & stays in tune.
Guitar is in tune on every fret.
Guitar sounds amazing, especially when I play it through my Blackstar Studios 10 6L6 AMP.
My Walrus Audio Auto Locking Guitar Strap is very comfortable and matches this guitar.
Music background: Amateur Clean Rhythm Guitar player.
Rated 5/5

Guitar for Trucking

I've been researching various guitars and small amps for quite some time. As a full time OTR truck driver I needed something quiet for my neighbors each night with the smallest foot print possible in the truck. The EG1 checked all the boxes.

It's very light and has a small body size. When I first opened the well made, durable and stylish gig bag I was a little worried it was too small. Which was put to rest after getting my hands around that full scale length neck. You have exactly the room needed to strum, pick and shred.

The EG1 also comes with a built in amp providing 4 different tones which all sounded very usable. I do wish moving between those tones was done a different way. EX: moving from Clean to Brown is two clicks and then two clicks to get back on the push only pot. I paired the guitar with the AKG k240 headphones which sounded and looked great.

So being on the road constantly this guitar was about being able to play quickly without disturbing others. Small size, built in tuner, no external amp due to the internal amp, 4 tones to cover lots of styles, exceptional craftsmanship and it looks the business. It just can not be beaten as a complete travel solution in a singular product.
Rated 5/5

Traveler EG-1

I am a comercial pilot, and this is the perfect guitar for me! Very light and easy to carry. I can plug a headset into it and not disturb anyone. Sound and quality are superb.
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