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09-07-2017, 06:20 PM
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Opinions on Journey Road Trip?
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with or opinion on the Journey Road Trip.
I currently play a CA OX. Apart from the obvious differences (scale length, body size, soundhole placement), does anyone have thoughts regarding comparison between the two in the tone and playability departments? Thanks! 
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09-07-2017, 06:36 PM
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What road trip?
Edit: Whoops, it suddenly occurred to me that you're referring to the guitar model, which must have remotely stuck in my mind.
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#3
09-07-2017, 07:39 PM
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09-07-2017, 07:48 PM
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DA, the Journey Roadtrip was announced late January at Winter NAMM, and most dealers didn't get any till mid to late Spring 2017, so there wont be much info on them here. My personal RT660 was one of the NAMM Show display models and I have been hugely impressed with what this young company has been able to accomplish with Carbon Fiber guitars in just a few years.
As to comparing one to the OX, the setup is equally good on both guitars, but the short scale of the RT660 does translate to less string tension. Also, the neck on the RT660 is more D shape, while the OX is a C shape, which may or may not mean something to you. Tonally the OX has a more fundamental tone, with a stronger mid range, while the RT660 Roadtrip has a somewhat brighter tone with more overtones. The RT660 is also smaller, about the same size as the Taylor GS Mini, and lighter than the OX, so definitely more travel friendly. Journey specializes in travel guitars, and the RT660 was definitely designed to be a travel companion, but it's large enough that it could be your only guitar. Like other Journey instruments, the RT660 comes with a K&K Mini style pickup designed by Journey, so it could be your gigging guitar as well, while on the road or at home. BTW, we've sold quite a few RT660 models this year, and to date none have come back, so folks must be happy with them. I'll have to ask some of the customers if they are members here, and if they would mind sharing their experience.
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09-08-2017, 01:21 PM
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Thanks Ted! As always, a wealth of useful knowledge.
Much appreciated! Doug
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09-08-2017, 05:48 PM
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We're about to do a big marketing push on this model. Should have a video from Thomas Leeb and a few others coming out soon. If you don't need a collapsible model, this guitar really is a great value, and like the Overhead - crazy comfortable.
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#7
09-08-2017, 06:24 PM
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Thanks Rob - Keep us informed - I am interested to seeing some video!
Doug
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09-08-2017, 08:10 PM
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09-09-2017, 10:12 AM
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09-09-2017, 12:14 PM
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I would add that Rob's move into CF was arduous and shared with forum members. Quality control has been his primary mantra.
Ted: Is the pickup active or passive?
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09-09-2017, 04:32 PM
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09-16-2017, 10:50 PM
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Looking forward to seeing and hearing the new video.
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