Journey Overhead, Shorty, and Blackbird 13

[riptonVT]

I just saw a post about the Journey Overhead as a decent alternative travel guitar. I was just wondering whether it stacks up at all with the Shorty and the Blackbird 13.

I am interested in a Carbon guitar because of all the places I travel...from Vermont to Ft. Lauderdale in any given week. I've sold that problem (not really) with a Aria Sinsonido...but it really is a poor substitute.

Is the Overhead something to consider?

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by riptonVT

I just saw a post about the Journey Overhead as a decent alternative travel guitar. I was just wondering whether it stacks up at all with the Shorty and the Blackbird 13.

I am interested in a Carbon guitar because of all the places I travel...from Vermont to Ft. Lauderdale in any given week. I've sold that problem (not really) with a Aria Sinsonido...but it really is a poor substitute.

Is the Overhead something to consider?

FYI Journey Instruments hasn't sent any carbon fiber guitars to any dealers yet, are you asking about their wooden models?

[Kindness]

I had a Yamaha Silent guitar, but like you, it just did not fill the gap.

I travel across the country frequently with my Shorty. Although it does not fit in an overhead, gate checking has been a non-issue. I love he fact that I can travel with a guitar that sounds fantastic, without any worries of temp and humidity changes.

[riptonVT]

I was talking about the Carbon Fiber model.

[riptonVT]

Itself:

Do you use a gig bag or a hsc? Do they give you difficulty gate checking the Guitar?

Like I said, I travel up and down the East Coast on the standard regional carriers.

I'm really close to deciding on the Shorty but have not found one to play. I've played a Parlor, which I liked but want more guitar.

[Kindness]

Originally Posted by riptonVT

Itself:

Do you use a gig bag or a hsc? Do they give you difficulty gate checking the Guitar?

Like I said, I travel up and down the East Coast on the standard regional carriers.

I'm really close to deciding on the Shorty but have not found one to play. I've played a Parlor, which I liked but want more guitar.

I use the hsc when I fly. NEVER had an issue gate checking. Reunion Blues is supposed to be releasing a new gig bag that might work. Mono gig bags has one but I have to do some measuring to see if it will work.

I guarantee the Shorty will blow you away!