Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom V2 Gloss Black

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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom V2 Gloss Black

Traveler Guitar

EG-1 Custom V2 Gloss Black

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 448929
Model: EG-1 Custom V2 Gloss Black
Price: $658.90

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The EG-1 Custom V2 is a seriously clever bit of kit for the traveling musician or apartment dweller. It's surprisingly versatile thanks to those humbuckers and headphone amp, offering a range of tones from clean to gritty overdrive. A great option for someone needing a portable, self-contained practice and performance tool.

Product Description

  • Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom V2 Gloss Black
  • Electric Travel Guitar
  • Alder body
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Mahogany neck
  • Bolt-on-on construction
  • Fretboard: Black walnut
  • 21 Jumbo nickel silver frets
  • Nut width: 41.4 mm
  • Pearloid block inlays
  • Pickups: Full Size Alnico humbuckers
  • Active electronics with volume and tone controls
  • V2 Headphone Amplifier with Clean
  • Boost
  • Overdrive and Distortion settings
  • Built-in Shadow tuner
  • Gold Hardware
  • Enclosed machine heads with 14: 1 gear ratio
  • With D'Addario EXL110 strings
  • 6.3mm mono jack output
  • 3.5mm headphone output
  • 3.5mm AUX input
  • Power supply via 2 AAA batteries (for headphone amplifiers)
  • Finish: Black Gloss
  • 3-Ply white/black/white binding
  • Total length: 724 mm total length
  • Weight 1.87 kg
  • Incl. Deluxe gig bag
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
  • • Full-size Alnico humbuckers provide a thick, powerful sound suitable for rock and blues.
  • • Integrated headphone amp offers convenient, private practice with varied tones.
  • • Black walnut fretboard feels smooth and contributes to a warm, articulate response.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
  • • Shorter scale length restricts low-end extension and string tension.
  • • Active electronics introduce potential for battery dependence and a slightly sterile tone.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Black Walnut
Pickups Full Size Alnico Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 21 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Bridge Fixed (likely a proprietary Traveler Guitar design)
Weight 1.87 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The distortion is usable for practice, but lacks the complexity and nuance of a high-end overdrive pedal – it's more of a ‘crunch’ than a full-blown distortion.
Yes, the 3.5mm AUX input functions perfectly for connecting a phone or tablet, allowing you to play along with backing tracks or lesson videos.
The 'Custom' V2 version has upgraded Alnico humbuckers and active electronics, resulting in a hotter output and a more focused, modern tone compared to the single-coil pickups on the standard model.

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