Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Mahogany
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Harley Benton
GS-Travel-E Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
410797
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
GS-Travel-E Mahogany
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Harley Benton is a surprisingly capable travel guitar. The mahogany body gives it a warm, mellow voice, and the built-in pickup system is a real bonus for small gigs or recording. It’s a fantastic option for students, beginners, or anyone needing a compact, playable, and affordable instrument on the go.
Product Description
- Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Mahogany
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Mini Travel Grand Symphony
- Body: Selected mahogany
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Purple Heart
- Dot inlays
- Arched back
- Black binding on body and neck
- Fingerboard radius: 381 mm
- Scale: 596 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 frets
- Integrated pickup system: HB-03 preamp with integrated tuner
- Bridge: Blackwood
- Black Deluxe die-cast machine heads
- Soundhole diamater: 10 cm
- Total length: 95.0 cm
- Width of lower bout: 36 cm
- Side height: 10 cm
- Strings: HB .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, focused acoustic tone.
- • Purple heart fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Integrated HB-03 preamp & tuner adds surprising versatility for amplified use.
- • Compact size and gig bag make it ideal for travel and smaller spaces.
CONS
- • Mahogany's inherent sustain can feel slightly limited compared to spruce-topped guitars.
- • The nut width of 43mm might feel cramped for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Budget-friendly components mean some hardware upgrades could be considered later.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Purple Heart
Scale Length
596 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
HB-03 preamp with integrated tuner
Weight
4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HB-03 tuner is surprisingly accurate and easy to use, although I'd still recommend a dedicated tuner for critical recordings.
The Nato neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, but the 43mm nut width can feel a bit snug for players with very large hands; it’s manageable, but something to consider.
It’s smaller, so it lacks the booming bass response of a dreadnought, but the GS-Travel-E offers a pleasant, balanced tone that's well-suited for fingerstyle and gentle strumming.
