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		<title>Squier Mini Strat Electric Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
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The Squier Mini Strat electric guitar is a surprisingly well-made and comfortable piece of equipment. While it is on the low-end of the price scale and certainly far from the best travel electric guitar out there, its quality genuinely out-performs what you'd expect from the price.
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<p>The Squier Mini Strat electric guitar is a surprisingly well-made and comfortable piece of equipment. While it is on the low-end of the price scale and certainly far from the best travel electric guitar out there, its quality genuinely out-performs what you'd expect from the price.</p>
<p>The sound quality of this particular mini electric guitar tends to be very good for what it is, although it may help to have some slight adjustments made to lower the action slightly. While this is possible, it is also something of a hassle and can take considerable time to get just right.Another flaw of the Fender Mini Strat is in the tuning pegs. They seem to be of somewhat lower quality than the rest of the guitar (which is fairly well made for the most part) and do not hold tuning like an experienced guitarist would expect.</p>
<p>The other complaint a guitarist would be likely to have about this guitar is simply the fret size. While many travel electric guitars boast a full size fret board with a compact head and body, the Squier Mini electric guitar actually has a smaller scale and more compact fret board.</p>
<p>The smaller scale also contributes to the issue with keeping this guitar in tune as the shorter length of strings also requires less tension to achieve the same sound, meaning more bending and more frequent tuning. Changing to higher quality tuning pegs will help but you cannot expect the issue to be entirely resolved by this.</p>
<p>The other effect of this more compact frets is that, if you are used to playing a full size guitar or even other travel electric guitars with full size frets, you will likely feel somewhat cramped. This can be a hassle and many experienced players will not appreciate the compact space but, for players with smaller hands and children (for whom, with its economic price, this guitar is perfect) the smaller area can be a blessing.</p>
<p>Likewise, however, experienced guitarists can also appreciate the Fender Squier Mini. Despite its small stature, this mini electric guitar is comfortable to hold and play. Like its larger counterpart, it fits comfortably in your lap or across your body when using a strap. Although the materials are far from perfect, it's generally sturdy and well made. While not the first choice for a serious musician, the Squier Mini Strat is a perfect travel guitar for a person on a budget or a young person just starting to play and lives up well to the Stratocaster name in sound and playability, if on a comparably smaller scale.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Small-scale neck</li>
<li>(22-3/4")</li>
<li>Three single-coil electronic pickups</li>
<li>Master volume and tone controls</li>
<li>Maple C-shaped neck</li>
<li>Rosewood fretboard</li>
<li>20 medium frets</li>
<li>Hard-tail 6-saddle bridge</li>
</ul>
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		<title>SoloEtte Jazz Songbird Travel Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months back I was introduced to what is, in my opinion, one of the most innovative musical inventions I have ever seen. That invention was the SoloEtte travel guitar.
While perusing various guitar players on YouTube I stumbled upon a great clip of master classical guitarist and Grammy award winner Sharon Isbin performing on [...]]]></description>
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<p>While perusing various guitar players on YouTube I stumbled upon a great clip of master classical guitarist and Grammy award winner Sharon Isbin performing on what was one of the most unusual looking, (and frankly, coolest), guitars I have ever seen. The guitar had an ergonomic body with the headstock at the bottom of the guitar. There was no ‘real’ body to guitar other then an aluminum frame that gives the perception/feel of a body. The guitar immediately caught my attention and I began doing some research. It turned out that the guitar was the SoloEtte travel guitar.</p>
<p>I contacted Rossco Wright, the owner of the company, and he sent me out the Jazz Songbird model for review. I already knew their guitars sounded remarkable because I saw Sharon Isbin, (Director of Julliard’s Classical Guitar Dept.), playing the SoloEtte, yet I was eager to play and hear one for myself. (There are also great sounding clips of jazz guitar master John Stowell playing the SoloEtte on YouTube).</p>
<p>After inserting the tubing of the guitar, (this took all of 30 seconds), I plugged the guitar into an amplifier and was blown away. Everything felt and sounded amazing! When the guitar is plugged in it sounds big, full, warm, and beautiful. I have no idea how they did it, but they did, and it’s incredible!</p>
<p>I immediately realized how advantageous this guitar could be to me for the rest of my life. For example, I would never have to worry about the stress of traveling with a guitar ever again. Recently, when doing some work in Mid-West I brought the guitar on the plane and was actually able to practice while sitting in my airline seat.</p>
<p>I plugged in some headphones into the guitar, practiced for the duration of a three-hour flight, and didn’t disturb anyone. (Except for my funny looking guitar faces that are inevitable when I play).  Not only does the SoloEtte serve as a convenient practice guitar, it can be used in any live situation and sounds astonishing. In fact, I have used the guitar on more than dozen gigs in the past month and it continues to amaze me. I wouldn’t hesitate to do any gig for any situation on this guitar.</p>
<p>The Jazz SongBird is intended for the archtop player. It includes an EMG neck position humbucker pickup that provides a fat/warm sound. The neck width is 1 ¾ and has a body radius 16”. The guitar features 22 frets, strap buttons, dot inlays and a cutaway frame.</p>
<p>All of the SoloEtte models are a solid-construction, disassembling frame-design, travel, practice, and performance guitars that can be plugged into an amp can be used with headphones. The frame comes apart and fits into a small carrying case. When the SoloEtte is disassembled for traveling, it’s only 33 inches long and no wider than a guitar neck.</p>
<p>Some outstanding guitarists that play on SoloEtte guitars include Sharon Isbin, John Stowell, Gustavo Assis-Brasil, and Don Latarski, among many others. The SoloEtte is made in the USA in Eugene, Oregon.</p>
<p>Review by <a href="http://www.brandon-bernstein.com/">Dr. Brandon Bernstein</a></p>
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		<title>Stewart Stow Away Travel Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stow Away Travel Guitar Review by Janis Kreilis
Not  long before graduating from college, I got a job offer that I had long  dreamed of: a truly jet-set lifestyle which would involve flying to  far-away countries that I would never otherwise visit and not staying in  one place longer than a couple [...]]]></description>
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<p>Not  long before graduating from college, I got a job offer that I had long  dreamed of: a truly jet-set lifestyle which would involve flying to  far-away countries that I would never otherwise visit and not staying in  one place longer than a couple of months.  Still, a problem remained.  Reminding myself of all the trouble I had gone through just to bring my  full-sized guitar across the Atlantic once a year, I kept thinking, does  this mean that I would have to give up playing the guitar?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This  is where the Stow-Away from Stewart Guitars comes in.  The key thing  about this guitar is Woody Stewart’s patented clip-joint system which  allows you to easily remove the neck of the guitar without taking the  strings off.  Once detached from the body, the neck can then be stored  into a special slot inside the guitar’s body.  The whole procedure is  remarkably easy and takes about five minutes to learn, as Woody provides  great directions for assembly and disassembly.  After that, putting the  guitar back together is a matter of seconds.  Disassembled, the  guitar—even when put in the well-padded bag that comes with every  Stow-Away—is small enough to fit in your average carry-on.  I have never  had an easier time bringing a guitar back to Europe (mind you, though,  that the airport security might be curious—I had to open my bag in  Germany).</p>
<p>What  separates the Stow-Away from other travel guitars is that it is not  really travel-sized when assembled.  The guitar features a standard-scale  (25½") neck with rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium frets, and the  alder body is only slightly smaller than that of a standard Strat.  Having no headstock means that the tuners can be found at the bottom of  the body—while it felt slightly unusual at first, I got used to tuning  the guitar with my right hand in no time.  The Stow-Away comes equipped  with three single-coil alnico pole magnet pick-ups, a five-way pick-up  selector, a volume knob, and two tone knobs.</p>
<p>Now  for the subjective part. It has been two months since I got this guitar, and I love it (to the point that I haven’t picked up my good-old  LTD).  I have tried it with my 5W all-tube amp as well as the little  travel-sized VOX that I bought for my future hotel-room practice sessions, and the guitar sounds amazing. With the treble up, the  pick-ups give you a crisp and punchy sound both in clean and overdrive,  but playing with the tone controls will bring out the mellower part of  the guitar’s character. Each pick-up has a very distinctive sound, so this amazing instrument has a lot to offer. The sustain is amazing—especially given the slot in the body and the unusual build.</p>
<p>The  Stow-Away feels and looks great as well. You can clearly see that Woody  Stewart pays great attention to every little detail and his guitars are  of the highest quality. The sleek neck feels great when playing, and  the frets have given me no problem for now. My Stow-Away is black with a  pearloid pickguard (other variations are available), and the dark  chrome finish on the output jack and strap buttons only adds to the  elegant look. For me, Stow-Away is way more than a “substitute” travel  guitar: it feels and sounds like a great “regular” guitar, and I  wouldn’t even think twice about bringing it on stage.</p>
<p>Last  word about Woody Stewart, the inventor and maker of this ingenious  design: you will hardly find better customer service anywhere. I had to  get mine on a short notice because I was leaving for Europe, and,  despite some delays on the manufacturing side, Woody managed to get one of his Stow-Aways to me on time. He also mentioned that I could always send it back if I didn’t like it. Thanks, but mine is not going  anywhere.<br />
<strong>Body</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Alder</li>
<li> Body Size 	18 x 12 x 3.5”</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Neck</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Neck Wood 	Maple</li>
<li> Fretboard Wood 	Rosewood</li>
<li> Scale Length 	25.5”</li>
<li> Neck Length 	19”</li>
<li> Number of Frets 	22 Medium</li>
<li> Fretboard Radius 	14”</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hardware</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Neck Attachment 	Clip-Joint™ Neck Connector System</li>
<li> Bridge 	Slotted Hard Tail</li>
<li> Tuners 	Linear Tuning System</li>
<li> Pickups 	Three Single Coils - Alnico Pole Magnets</li>
<li> Controls 	Five Position Switch, Volume, Tone, Tone</li>
</ul>

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		<title>Martin LXM Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best travel sized guitars on the market, the Martin LXM has the classic looks of a standard Martin guitar and the sound quality to match.  Small and lightweight, this little Martin is a versatile and handy instrument that lends itself to impromptu jams.  Weighing in with a 23 in. scale length the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton502" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D502&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Martin%20LXM%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Facoustic-travel-guitar-reviews%2Fmartin-lxm-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/martin-lxm.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-503" title="martin-lxm" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/martin-lxm.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="280" /></a>One of the best travel sized guitars on the market, the Martin LXM has the classic looks of a standard Martin guitar and the sound quality to match.  Small and lightweight, this little Martin is a versatile and handy instrument that lends itself to impromptu jams.  Weighing in with a 23 in. scale length the Martin LXM Little Martin is a best sound per pound contender.</p>
<p>A spruce top gives the guitar a bright tone while the mahogany back and sides add a warmer depth to the guitars voice.  Because of its size, the LXM is easy to play and even provides a new approach to guitar playing, enabling you to stretch between notes normally out of reach.  Although small, its unique construction creates a big voice and as a result, the LXM can hold its own against the bigger, standard sized instruments.</p>
<p>Martin have a reputation as one of the finest makers of acoustic guitars in the world and the LXM serves to support that reputation.  Although it is amongst the budget models in the Martin range, the build quality is still exceptionally high with thoughtful additions such as chrome tuning pegs and a textured finish to the spruce top.  The fingerboard is plainly finished and has no dot markers on the frets.  This minimalist design gives the guitar a look all of its own and reinforces the impression that players of this little instrument are looking for a no thrills guitar that delivers.</p>
<p>Another feature that may endear the LXM to players is the inclusion of a strap on the neck and another on the bottom of the body.  This little addition enables the guitar to be a true travel guitar and no doubt conjures up images for many people of being strapped to someone's back as they hitchhike across the globe.</p>
<p>There are many features about the guitar that make it so appealing.  First of all, the inclusion of a gig bag is a nice addition and saves the owner trying to find an appropriately sized gig bag themselves.  The addition of touches such as the strap buttons, chrome tuning pegs and high quality woods for the body make the LMX stand out amongst other models in its class.</p>
<p>Whether you are a serious musician looking for another guitar for your collection or merely someone who wants a small bodied guitar for recreation, the Martin LXM is a guitar worth considering.  Affordable for most budgets yet still part of the prestigious Martin family, this little Martin is fun to play and has a great sound.</p>
<p><strong>Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Modified 0-14 Martin body</li>
<li> Wood-pattern HPL top</li>
<li> "1-style" Sitka spruce bracing</li>
<li> Micarta fretboard and bridge</li>
<li> 23" scale</li>
<li> Stratabond modified low-oval neck</li>
<li> Martin's patented neck mortise</li>
<li> Gotoh nickel-plated tuners</li>
<li> C.F. Martin script logo on headstock</li>
<li> heavily padded travel bag</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Wechter 1720 Elite Travel Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Abraham Wecther’s commitment to providing quality at an affordable price, the Wechter model 1720 Elite stands alone among travel guitars. With a solid mahogany top, sides, and back, it produces a warm, full tone comparable to its traditional sized counterparts.
This model also features a nato neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Plek Pro Setup, a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton496" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D496&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Wechter%201720%20Elite%20Travel%20Guitar%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Facoustic-travel-guitar-reviews%2Fwechter-1720-elite-travel-guitar-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/wechter-1720-elite-travel-guitar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-499" title="wechter-1720-elite-travel-guitar" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/wechter-1720-elite-travel-guitar.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="500" /></a>Thanks to Abraham Wecther’s commitment to providing quality at an affordable price, the Wechter model 1720 Elite stands alone among travel guitars. With a solid mahogany top, sides, and back, it produces a warm, full tone comparable to its traditional sized counterparts.</p>
<p>This model also features a nato neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Plek Pro Setup, a technique which gives each guitar a personalized setup that is accurate as well as perfectly buzz-free. Wechter uses the Plek Pro Setup on all of his guitars.</p>
<p>The Plek Pro machine is computer controlled and has the ability to level frets to .001 mm accuracy. This adds to the guitar’s playability and eliminates problems caused by high string action. Though this feature is not usually offered on an inexpensive travel guitar, Wechter, once again, has proven his commitment to quality.</p>
<p>It is this Plek Pro Setup, which gives the Wechter 1720 Elite a low action. Stated simply, action on an acoustic guitar refers to how high the strings are from the fret. The higher the strings, the more difficult the instrument will be to play.</p>
<p>High action on an acoustic guitar will compromise the playability of the guitar, and can actually be painful for the picker. High action also makes it difficult to keep the guitar in tune.</p>
<p>Because the Wechter Elite is a travel guitar, durability is important. The mahogany wood it is fashioned from is a type of hard wood, used in furniture and boats. This wood’s strength makes it the perfect choice for a travel guitar.</p>
<p>The satin finish, while detracting a tiny bit from the tone, is also an important component when building for durability. It is a given that a travel guitar is going to get knocked about at some point, and the satin finish makes it even more durable.</p>
<p>Though the Elite is among the smallest of Wechter’s guitars, 23.3” scale as opposed to the normal scale of 25.5”, there is not enough difference to make it awkward to switch between the normal sized acoustic and the 1720 elite. That makes it a perfect guitar for professionals to use when practicing or traveling, as well as an excellent first guitar for beginning players.</p>
<p>Overall this is an amazing travel guitar from one of the supreme guitar makers, Abraham Wechter. He brings the same innovation and insight of his high end models to this compact 1720 Elite travel guitar.</p>
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		<title>Taylor GS Mini Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Excitement abound - the GS Mini was in at the local store and damn it, I had to buy it.  I'm in no way financially ready for this investment especially with Christmas coming but I couldn't resist.  The powers were to great and my only comfort is holding the beautiful guitar and thinking, "It delivers".
Guitar [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton472" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D472&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Taylor%20GS%20Mini%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Facoustic-travel-guitar-reviews%2Ftaylor-gs-mini-acoustic-travel-guitar-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/taylor-gs-mini.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-487" title="Taylor Guitars | GS Mini" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/taylor-gs-mini-445x1024.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="491" /></a>Excitement abound - the GS Mini was in at the local store and damn it, I had to buy it.  I'm in no way financially ready for this investment especially with Christmas coming but I couldn't resist.  The powers were to great and my only comfort is holding the beautiful guitar and thinking, "It delivers".</p>
<p>Guitar players looking for a big sound in a deceivingly small package should look no further than the Taylor GS Mini Acoustic - seriously!  Completely different from Taylor's “Baby” guitars, this Mini is a treasure that will not disappoint even the pickiest player.</p>
<p>Small enough to fit into the overhead compartment on a plane, this six string guitar's impressive tone can be taken virtually anywhere to be played at any given time.  Extremely lightweight, this guitar fits comfortably in the my lap, and gives off a rich, full sound when finger picked.</p>
<p>The way the body is designed allows the player's arm to be bent at a less severe angle while playing, which is an extreme advantage to this model. The NT neck makes it easy to play – even for children and people with small hands, and the fret board's ebony inlay makes for a fantastic visual, as well as making it easier to place fingers correctly.</p>
<p>Very few bad things can be said about this guitar, and the biggest complaint is that it does not sound as “bassy” as its larger counterparts; but it isn't supposed to. For its size, price, and design, this GS Mini is everything that it needs to be, and more.</p>
<p>While not designed to reach the far corners of arenas, the tone and volume produced by this instrument's full-sized sound hole are perfect in medium to large rooms.  A deeper body allows the Mini to be tuned to standard, taking away the “high strung” feel and sound from a smaller guitar.</p>
<p>This guitar comes with a hard case bag, which helps to protect the gorgeous back and sides of this guitar – which are made of laminated sapele, and gleam like gold in bright light.</p>
<p>Though most definitely not the same as a full sized guitar, this Taylor Mini offers many advantages to players. From the way that it fits on a player's lap, to the simple, refined look of this model, Taylor has broken the boundary between large and small acoustic guitars wide open.</p>
<p>The first chord played on this model will highlight this guitar's ability to stay in tune, carry across a room, and hold its own with the larger models. The fact that this is not a full sized guitar should not be a focal point; in fact this can sometimes be forgotten when concentrating on the way that this Taylor GS Mini looks, handles, and plays.</p>
<p>Bottom Line is I love it and definitely recommend this purchase to anyone with the extra cash.  I know Christmas is coming but it's a great investment.</p>
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		<title>Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar is a great little Guitar that doesn’t  feel or sound like a mini model. The beginner will enjoy the low price,  high quality and tremendous value, while the most accomplished player  will notice immediately that it has a standard sized neck. The Hofner  sports a 24 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton473" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D473&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Hofner%20Shorty%20Travel%20Guitar%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Felectric-travel-guitar-reviews%2Fhofner-shorty-travel-guitar-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hofner-shorty.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-476" title="hofner-shorty" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hofner-shorty.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="400" /></a>The Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar is a great little Guitar that doesn’t  feel or sound like a mini model. The beginner will enjoy the low price,  high quality and tremendous value, while the most accomplished player  will notice immediately that it has a standard sized neck. The Hofner  sports a 24 ¾ scale neck and in the hand it feels a lot like a Les Paul  except there is not as much body weight. The neck is fairly identical to  other popular guitars but the body is smaller and lighter for easy  handling and portability.</p>
<p>The Hofner Shorty is actually a redesign of a popular guitar built from  1982 -1986. In those days the Hofner was made in Germany. It was a fine  example of German craftsmanship. The new design is practically identical  to the original. The buyer can choose from four colors, black, blue,  pink and red, just like in the 80’s.</p>
<p>Not Just another Practice Guitar<br />
The Hofner Shorty TG is not just another practice guitar. It actually  looks great and is suitable for public performances. It looks absolutely  stunning and the sound quality is competitive with other electric  guitars and far exceeding the sound quality of most guitars in its price  range.</p>
<p>Excellent Performance Guitar<br />
The lighter weight actually feels great once one becomes accustomed to  it. It certainly makes those on stage moves a little easier and more  comfortable. The Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar weighs less than ten  pounds, has an overall length of only 32 ½ inches, and yet has a full  sized neck. For this reason, the Hofner can become so comfortable that  it actually does feel like an extension of the musician. Musician and  instrument just meld together, and it feels very natural to hold.</p>
<p>Caring for your Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar.<br />
The Hofner Shorty is durable but care should still be taken in storage.  Just as with any guitar, the neck is a major concern. Whenever resting  your guitar for more than a few hour, be sure that it is put in a case  that provides proper neck support. Definitely consider a hard case for  storage and travel. The Shorty is extremely portable, but always be  careful when packing. This is true of any guitar.</p>
<p>Restringing the guitar can be a bit tricky for some people. Unless one  has owned dozens of guitars, the task always feels a little strange the  first time. If in doubt about the process research or enlist the help of  a more knowledgeable friend the first time it is strung. It’s always  good to have an extra pair of hands on this operation anyway. Beginners  might consider asking a reliable music store to do the job the first  time, and allow them to watch.</p>
<p>The Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar can be a Musician’s Favorite<br />
Since the current version (2005 to present) is a slightly updated 180  its styling is reminiscent of the 80’s rockers. It is comparable to much  more expensive guitars in sound, and overall quality and appearance. It  features a standard 32 ¾ inch neck and all the features one would  expect on a new guitar including a Humbucker pickup and output jack. It  can be customized further by an experienced guitar technician, and it is  a joy to hold. It’s truly an easy guitar to become attached to.</p>
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		<title>Rambler Travel Electric Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Want to jam when you get there?   Practice in the hotel?  Jump on stage and play?  Take a Rambler™  Travel Electric Guitar - a full scale professional instrument that breaks  down to fit in a briefcase or computer bag. This is a great sounding,  great playing instrument perfected for the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton428" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D428&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Rambler%20Travel%20Electric%20Guitar%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Felectric-travel-guitar-reviews%2Frambler-travel-electric-guitar-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Rambler-Classic-Professional-Electric-Travel-Guitar-by-the-waterfall-PC160103.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-429" title="Rambler Classic Professional Electric Travel Guitar" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Rambler-Classic-Professional-Electric-Travel-Guitar-by-the-waterfall-PC160103-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Want to jam when you get there?   Practice in the hotel?  Jump on stage and play?  Take a Rambler™  Travel Electric Guitar - a full scale professional instrument that breaks  down to fit in a briefcase or computer bag. This is a great sounding,  great playing instrument perfected for the traveling musician.   The Rambler™ offers unsurpassed quality, playability and resonance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Rambler™ travel guitar  features locking tuners located on the bottom of the guitar.  The  strings are loaded from the top of the neck through the patented StringKeeper™.   Dual humbucking pickups switchable from neck to bridge or both provide  a fat full sound and excellent tone. Separate tone and volume controls  provide a wide range of equalization.  Intonation and string action  is set with a fully adjustable Tuneomatic bridge.  The adjustable  nut, a unique feature of the Rambler™, allows string action to also  be adjusted at the top of the neck.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Weighing less than five pounds  and with an overall length of about 30”, the Rambler™ is a very  portable guitar even when assembled.  Scale length is 24-1/2”  (Gibson scale) with 20-21 frets. Many travelers prefer to take the guitar  apart and place the separated neck and body in their carry on luggage.   To take the guitar apart, loosen a single thumbwheel on the top of the  neck and remove the StringKeeper™.  Wrap the strings around the  body through the StringCatcher™, tucking the StringKeeper™ between  the middle tuners.  Then take off the neck by loosening four thumbwheels.   Simply reverse the process to assemble the guitar.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Tobacco-Sunburst-professional-electric-travel-guitar-in-computer-bag.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-432 aligncenter" title="Tobacco Sunburst professional electric travel guitar in computer bag" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Tobacco-Sunburst-professional-electric-travel-guitar-in-computer-bag-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="553" height="370" /></a><br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">While playing and sounding  like a full size electric guitar, the Rambler™ has a sonic advantage  due to the absence of a headstock.  The string energy normally  wasted as the strings pass over the nut is channeled back into the neck,  providing excellent resonance and sustain.  Neck relief is adjustable  with the dual action truss rod, allowing more or less relief as desired.   The Rambler™ Classic has a solid Canadian Maple body, in either Tobacco  or Cherry Sunburst.  The Classic comes with a specially designed  and embroidered Strobel Guitars gig bag.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Strobel Guitars also offers  a Rambler™ Custom Travel Guitar, with choice of tone woods, neck shape,  fretboard, inlay and custom colors. Options include coil tapping, on  board pre-amp, Piezo bridge, etc.  Strobel Guitars recently introduced  the Rambler™ Custom Travel Electric Bass guitar, offering a 34”  scale neck with the nut located at the third fret.  Overall length  of the Rambler™ Bass is less than 35”.  Both the Rambler™  Custom Guitar and Bass are outfitted with high end Schaller electronics  and components.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Tangerine-Burst-professional-electric-travel-guitar-used-on-brochure-cover-DSC_3207.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-439" title="Tangerine Burst professional electric travel guitar used on brochure cover DSC_3207" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Tangerine-Burst-professional-electric-travel-guitar-used-on-brochure-cover-DSC_3207-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="553" height="370" /></a><br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.strobelguitars.com/">Strobel Guitars</a> This is a sweet looking guitar.  Check out their New Website for more information on the Rambler Classic, Custom and Bass models.<a href="http://www.strobelguitars.com/"><br />
</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Rambler™ Travel Electric  Guitar Features</span></p>
<ul>
<li>standard dual humbucking pickups</li>
<li>separate tone and volume controls</li>
<li>tuneOmatic bridge</li>
<li>locking tuners</li>
<li>custom  thumbwheels</li>
<li>available  in  choice of Tobacco or Cherry Sunburst.</li>
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		<title>Ovation CC012 Celebrity Trekker Travel Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ovation CC012 Celebrity Trekker is a conveniently priced, round back  guitar.  I recently bought one about 3 months ago and have played it  consistently ever since.  From the moment you pick the guitar up, you'll  notice that it has a very nice feel to it as it's not too big,  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton419" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D419&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Ovation%20CC012%20Celebrity%20Trekker%20Travel%20Guitar%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Facoustic-travel-guitar-reviews%2Fovation-cc012-celebrity-trekker-travel-guitar-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/celebrity-trekker-travel-guitar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-420" title="celebrity-trekker-travel-guitar" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/celebrity-trekker-travel-guitar.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="375" /></a>The Ovation CC012 Celebrity Trekker is a conveniently priced, round back  guitar.  I recently bought one about 3 months ago and have played it  consistently ever since.  From the moment you pick the guitar up, you'll  notice that it has a very nice feel to it as it's not too big,  but it's also not too small.  I'm a pretty small girl so it works for me.  It's length makes it very convenient to  take with you on ventures such as camping trips, hence the name of the  guitar.</p>
<p>The Trekker has a beautiful finish on it and boast a solid spruce top, walnut bridge and a mahogany neck/rosewood fretboard.  Construction looks pretty good and its definitely a durable little guitar.  Really I think the pictures on most retailers web  pages simply don't do it justice.</p>
<p>One downfall of the guitar is if I play while  standing I notice a tendency for the guitar to shift against my body.   The front of the guitar starts to point toward the ceiling and you have  to fight it a little bit.  I don't know if repositioning the strap  button might help or what can really be done.  I think the problem is  actually a design flaw in the way the guitar is shaped or something.  I still find it comfortable to play and I don't think its such a issue that it really hinders my ability to play.  It's just something I noticed.</p>
<p>The only other problem I noticed with the guitar was the fact that the stock strings that come with it  aren't the greatest in the world.  I'd highly recommend changing them out to Martin Acoustic Strings or  D'Addario Acoustic Strings.  I personally found that the strings that  come on the guitar sound a bit raspy as if you were plucking metal, but  it's nothing that a good pair of 10 dollar strings won't fix.  Don't  let these issues deter you away from this guitar as there are so many positive  things about it.</p>
<p>Once you get a good set of strings on the guitar and  have it in tune, you'll find that it comes very close to matching the  acoustic sound of other full sized guitars.  In regards to other travel size guitars it definitely beats the martin backpacker hands down.  I'm comfortable saying that other travel guitars in this price range don't compare.  Sure, there is always better and the sound it produces isn't the brightest I've ever heard, but you'd have  trouble finding something that sounds any better for any cheaper.</p>
<p>The  Ovation CC012 also has a very good neck that will allow you to play  anything from slow, mellow music to fast, alternative style rock.  To top  it off, the reliability of the CC012 is outstanding.  It stays in tune  very well, and intonation up the neck is pretty good.  You'll also find that the body of the guitar feels  extremely sturdy.</p>
<p>In short, the CC012 Celebrity Trekker is a steal, priced at under 200  dollars. I'd highly recommend it to any beginner or novice guitar player  who is looking for something to take on the road with them or play  around the house. Pick one up today, and I promise you that on a budget,  you won't regret it!</p>
<p>-Kate</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>6-String Acoustic Trekker</li>
<li>Body Type: Mini, Center Soundhole</li>
<li>Top: Spruce</li>
<li>Bracing: Modified A Brace</li>
<li>Scale Length: 22-1/2"</li>
<li>Fretboard: Rosewood</li>
<li>Bridge: Walnut</li>
<li>Rosette: Ovation Oakleaf</li>
<li>Nutwidth: 1-11/16"</li>
<li>Machines: Chrome</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Voyage Air VAOM-06 Travel Guitar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Unlike competing instruments, it uses patented design technology, featuring a hinged neck. This feature allows you to easily fold it in half to carry in a backpacker style carrying case, which is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="tweetbutton406" class="tw_button" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbesttravelguitars.com%2F%3Fp%3D406&amp;text=RT%20%40TravelGuitars%20Voyage%20Air%20VAOM-06%20Travel%20Guitar%20Review%20%23travel%20%23guitar&amp;related=TravelGuitars:Best+Travel+Guitars&amp;lang=en&amp;count=vertical&amp;counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.besttravelguitars.com%2Facoustic-travel-guitar-reviews%2Fvoyage-air-vaom-06-travel-guitar-review%2F" class="twitter-share-button"  style="width:55px;height:22px;background:transparent url('http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-tweet-button/tweetn.png') no-repeat  0 0;text-align:left;text-indent:-9999px;display:block;"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Voyage-Air-VAOM-06.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-407" title="Voyage-Air-VAOM-06" src="http://www.besttravelguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Voyage-Air-VAOM-06.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="300" /></a>The Voyage Air VAOM-06 Travel Guitar is the ideal solution for musicians who want a travel-friendly guitar without sacrificing craftsmanship, durability or sound quality.</p>
<p>Unlike competing instruments, it uses patented design technology, featuring a hinged neck. This feature allows you to easily fold it in half to carry in a backpacker style carrying case, which is included with your instrument purchase. In fact, it boasts such a compact design that it easily meets the carry-on luggage requirements for all commercial airlines.</p>
<p>To be honest this hinged innovative design was the main selling point to me.  I can't believe nobody thought of this before but maybe they thought like I did.  I thought it probably won't stay in tune but I was wrong.  I'm amazed every time I pull it out of the case and open it up because its perfectly tuned.</p>
<p>I'm even more amazed when I start playing because it definitely exceeds my expectations for a guitar priced under $1000 dollars.  It actually sounds better than some other more expensive guitars I've played including a Taylor I own.  You will hear the following comment a lot, "wow, I can't believe how nice it sounds."  It also looks nice.</p>
<p>Featuring a beautiful East Indian rosewood fretboard, chrome plated tuning heads, and a distinctive pickguard, this guitar is perfect for those who don't want to forgo a stunningly designed instrument to obtain portability.</p>
<p>Featuring a bright, clear tone within all regions of the fretboard, it can tackle all genres of music no matter what strikes your fancy.</p>
<p>Constructed of durable African mahogany and a solid spruce top, you can count on the Voyage Air VAOM-06 Travel Guitar to perform expertly for years to come, no matter where your travels take you. This model is perfect for impromptu jam sessions around a campfire, family gatherings, and for those times when inspiration strikes at random moments. With this guitar, you never have to stifle creativity in favor of convenience because it is so easy to tote around that you never have to go without it!</p>
<p>Musicians who have particularly strict requirements regarding instrument playability can rest assured that each model is carefully inspected and expertly set up in the United States. This allows eager musicians to start playing immediately without having to worry about making adjustments to action or fret height.</p>
<p>This guitar is also perfect for touring musicians who must deal with cramped conditions such as tour buses or road vans on a daily basis. As seasoned performers know, instruments that are compact and easy to carry are indispensable.  Still, I wouldn't be surprised if you find yourself at home playing this guitar because you refer to it as your best guitar.</p>
<p>The Voyage Air VAOM-06 Travel Guitar is the ultimate in portability, playability and convenience for musicians with even the highest expectations. If you want an instrument that can exceed your demands while matching your active, globetrotting lifestyle, this is your perfect guitar!</p>
<p>Voyage Air VAOM-06 Features:</p>
<p>• Songwriter™ Series<br />
• Select Solid Spruce Top<br />
• Hand Inlaid 3-ring Soundhole Rosette<br />
• 6-ply top binding<br />
• African Mahogany Back and Sides<br />
• African Mahogany Neck<br />
• Select East Indian Rosewood Fingerboard<br />
• Dot Inlay in Prewar-style staggered sizes<br />
• Compensated Saddle<br />
• Distinctive Voyage-Air pickguard in black<br />
• Proprietary Voyage-Air Captured Nut<br />
• Patented Folding Neck-Hinge System<br />
• 25.5” Scale Length<br />
• Traditional 1 3/4” Nut width<br />
• Chrome Plated Die-Cast tuners .<br />
• High-Gloss finish.<br />
• D’Addario Phosphor Bronze strings.<br />
• Includes Deluxe “Voyager” Carrying Case<br />
• Thoroughly inspected &amp; set-up in the USA</p>
<p>Check out <a href="http://www.voyageairguitar.com/">Voyage Air</a> for Additional Information and Guitar Models.  Check out <a href="http://wlbloguno.blogspot.com/2009/06/normal-0-false-false-false.html">The Perfect Travel Guitar:Voyage-Air Travel Guitar OM6 Songwriter</a> for an additional offsite review by Wesley Lem.</p>
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