Discount Traveler Guitar Escape EG 1 Electric

Traveler Guitar Escape EG-1 Electric Travel Guitar (Trans Black, Deluxe Gig Bag)

The Escape EG-1 is the most sophisticated travel guitar you've ever played! It includes an onboard Pocket RockIt headphone amp with distortion & clean tones so you can plug your headphones directly into the guitar and rock out anytime, anywhere. Co-designed by John Carruthers, the Escape EG-1 also boasts more traditional guitar features such as an American Hard Maple neck with 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 have raised 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 Escape EG-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 electric travel guitar you'll ever play. Neck - Maple Body - Alder 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 settings Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are special strings 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 access through 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 Pocket Rock-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 maple neck. 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 gig bag, 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's manual, and warranty card.