Blackstar Travel Guitar

[CarolD]

I’m looking at two extended trips and need a travel solution. I don’t want a remove-the-neck suitcase type Guitar. Has anyone had their hands on one of these? Seems as if there are very few real world reviews and only sponsored YouTube videos.

https://blackstaramps.com/uk/ranges/carry-on-guitar

Thank you!

[Steve DeRosa]

Based on your information I've got the sinking feeling that this one is Euro-market only - you might try the Thomann or Andertons websites (TMK they both ship to the US)...

[ChrisN]

I've not played/seen one, but that 20" scale length they're trying to fix with heavier strings (12-54s) would be something I'd want to hear/feel, before buying.

I also like a bolt-on neck for a travel guitar, as it allows easy shimming, when needed.

In your place, I'd also look at Traveler Guitar - https://travelerguitar.com They use a typical scale for each guitar type (strat type - 25.5", Les Paul type - 24.75"), and normal weight strings. They're also headless, so they're shorter, overall (28.5"vs. 29.9"), though that causes more annoying tuning and string replacement (but you won't break a headstock). Bolt-on necks, too.

[mr. beaumont]

Neat looking little thing, but that scale is SHORT. Sorry Blackstar, but that's never going to feel like "a full size guitar" to me.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by ChrisN

I've not played/seen one, but that 20" scale length they're trying to fix with heavier strings (12-54s) would be something I'd want to hear/feel, before buying...

I don't know - this guy seemed to do OK with a 20-3/4" scale and 12's:

[ChrisN]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

I don't know - this guy seemed to do OK with a 20-3/4" scale and 12's:

Touche'!! [extra characters added here, to validate requirement]

[CarolD]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

Based on your information I've got the sinking feeling that this one is Euro-market only - you might try the Thomann or Andertons websites (TMK they both ship to the US)...

No, they’re available here in the US, so that’s not a worry.

[CarolD]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Neat looking little thing, but that scale is SHORT. Sorry Blackstar, but that's never going to feel like "a full size guitar" to me.

Well, I don’t really need it to feel like a full sized guitar, so I’m taking all that with a very large grain of salt .

[CarolD]

Originally Posted by ChrisN

I've not played/seen one, but that 20" scale length they're trying to fix with heavier strings (12-54s) would be something I'd want to hear/feel, before buying.

I also like a bolt-on neck for a travel guitar, as it allows easy shimming, when needed.

In your place, I'd also look at Traveler Guitar - https://travelerguitar.com They use a typical scale for each guitar type (strat type - 25.5", Les Paul type - 24.75"), and normal weight strings. They're also headless, so they're shorter, overall (28.5"vs. 29.9"), though that causes more annoying tuning and string replacement (but you won't break a headstock). Bolt-on necks, too.

I’ll give them another look, though the strings passing on the tail end of the guitar have me a bit concerned from a packing standpoint. I like the body pass-through idea on the Blackstar. Thanks!

[CarolD]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

I don't know - this guy seemed to do OK with a 20-3/4" scale and 12's:

Okay, now that is really, really cool! I had no idea.

[_Mike_]

Not sure what their shipping looks like these days, but one of these fit my needs perfectly

https://snap-dragon-guitars.com/

There’s a thread or two here about them, and shipping (pre-COVID) was really quick

[stephenT]

And there's an open box unit for $307.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Blackst...BoCjEMQAvD_BwE

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Open-Bo...62004002000.gc

[jonfields45]

I've tried one of these and it feels pretty much like a regular guitar, even seated.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Travele...00000209497.gc

The built-in headphone amp has no reverb and I would add a Mustang Micro to have the perfect setup. MF has it too and you get 8% points.

[CarolD]

Originally Posted by _Mike_

Not sure what their shipping looks like these days, but one of these fit my needs perfectly

https://snap-dragon-guitars.com/

There’s a thread or two here about them, and shipping (pre-COVID) was really quick

These look cool. Thanks for the link…going to do some research!

[CarolD]

Originally Posted by stephenT

And there's an open box unit for $307.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Blackst...BoCjEMQAvD_BwE

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Open-Bo...62004002000.gc

Thank you!