Harley Benton TravelMate
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Harley Benton
TravelMate
Product Info
Article Number:
575731
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
TravelMate
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The TravelMate is a surprisingly well-executed travel acoustic. The carbon fiber build makes it incredibly durable and easy to take anywhere, and the zero fret is a clever touch for comfortable playing. It's a great option for students, beginners, or anyone needing a reliable, compact instrument for practice or travel.
Product Description
- Harley Benton TravelMate
- Acoustic Travel Guitar
- With carbon fibre body
- Weather and climate resistant
- Size: 1/2 (89 cm)
- Thin
- rounded body with cutaway
- Body depth: 88 mm
- Arched back
- Arched fingerboard and zero-fret for comfort and easy playability
- Nut: Carbon fibre
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 580 mm
- 20 Frets
- Machine heads: DLX die-cast
- Strings: D'Addario XTAPB 12 - 53
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Colour: Black Matte
- Includes gig bag
- strap
- polishing cloth
- additional set of strings and spanner
PROS
- • Carbon fiber body offers excellent weather resistance and durability.
- • Zero fret and rounded fingerboard improve playability and comfort significantly.
- • Lightweight (1.5kg) makes it ideal for travel and extended playing.
- • DLX die-cast tuners provide reliable tuning stability and smooth action.
CONS
- • Carbon fiber can sound somewhat 'sterile' compared to traditional wood acoustics.
- • 1/2 size scale limits versatility for experienced players needing full range.
- • Limited tonal projection; best suited for fingerstyle or quieter playing situations.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Carbon Fiber
Back & Sides
Carbon Fiber
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Carbon Fiber
Scale Length
580 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
1.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carbon fiber delivers a bright, clear tone with less warmth and sustain than spruce or mahogany. It's more focused and articulate, but lacks some of the 'woodiness' you'd expect.
The shorter scale length will feel easier to play, especially for smaller hands, but it will impact intonation and the overall range. Experienced players may find it limiting for certain playing styles.
The carbon fiber body is exceptionally robust and resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, making it ideal for travel. It’s much less susceptible to damage from bumps and knocks than a traditional wood guitar.
