Steinberger Synapse SS-2F Guitar with Gigbag, Antique White Review

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(More customer reviews)I've always liked the efficiency of the minimalist Steinberger.I mean, why have more guitar than you need?The day I got my Steinberger Synapse it already had problems.An annoying buzz from deep in the guitar.I contacted Gibson who referred me to one of their local warranty luthiers.He removed the buzz after a week in the shop.Since there's so little to the guitar, I wondered how they could miss something so fundamental.I wanted to go a guage lighter on the strings.Double-ball end are hard to come by, so I loaded regular single-ball end into the guitar.The hex screws that were supposed to hold the strings didn't.The head-end has a design flaw so that any string under a certain gauge will wiggle right out of the clamp that is supposed to hold the string.The last straw came when I went to adjust the action and intonation.There is a hex bolt that keeps the bridge pieces from flopping around.I needed to loosen that to do anything that moves the bridge, like adjusting action and intonation.The problem is, the hex screw was half-way underwater, that is the head of it was so low perpendicular to the body of the guitar, that in order to insert a hex wrench you would need to drill a divot into the guitar body to insert the wrench.I can only assume this is problem of execution, because the instruction manual pictures show the screw head above the guitar body.Now I have to pack up a a brand new guitar for RMA at Gibson.Who knows what I'll get back.Support from Gibson has been slow.I don't think they care too much about their Steinberger brand.Now that I know how poor their execution is on making a guitar, there is no way I would buy a Les Paul.

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Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood.The result is a guitar of unequalled performance.At only 31.75" in length, this full-size instrument makes the ultimate travel guitar. Low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers offer a broader bandwidth for unique and robust tone and are mounted on stabilizers that keep them from tilting. Improved intonation from a zero fret. Unique Steinberger Combo headpiece improves balance, ease of tuning, and tuning stability while the patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge lets you change strings in seconds then tune up once and not have to tune again until you change strings.

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Ministar AMS-JAZZSTAR Electric Guitar (6 String, Cherry Sunburst, 24.75 Scale) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok. I study jazz guitar and travel all the time. More and more traveling with a regular guitar doesn't make sense, in particular when going through airport security points + laptop + striping + everything.When you get on the airplane with a regular guitar, well thats another story, in particular with smaller planes.What I like about the guitar is that it is a strong piece of wood, you can easily adjust the action (comes with instructions on how to), has a very nice warm sound, strap, a small bag and three pieces of metal to set up the guitar for standing or seated playing.I have different very good hollowbody guitars and the tone of this ministar has nothing missing with respect to tone. I played it on a Vox tube amp, on a Fender Junior Blues and through my laptop and in all cases the tone is fantastic.

Things that can improve on the making: Being so light heighted the guitar tends to move to much when stand playing. Playing seated is more comfortable because it comes with a stand for your lap.But the weight is certainly an issue.Another is the little piece of wood that comes with the guitar, where you rest your picking hand.This small wooded part is very comfortable and gives your picking hand the feel of a real guitar, but it moves from place when you lift your picking arm. Im thinking of gluing it or restraining its movement with something.And finally the strings that come with the guitar are the cheapest thing you can find in the market.Overall I give with guitar 5 stars because it solves the traveling problem and it has a great tone, the rest are simply minor complains.

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Ministar guitars and basses are designed to be the worlds smallest full size guitars and basses. Ministar instruments are patented or patent pending due to their unique capabilities or design. When you play a Ministar guitar or bass, you will be amazed by the "FAT" sound, the "LONG SUSTAIN", and the "PLAYABILITY" offered by each model. "No Body Gets A Better Sound" than Ministar, and they're ready to go where you go. Ministar instruments fly through airport security and fit easily in the overhead compartment. The JAZZSTAR 6 string guitar features a 24.75" scale, 22 frets, 1 jazz style humbucker, volume and tone control, die cast tuners, full body, neck, and headstock binding, an adjustable nut and bridge, a full length truss rod, and a beautiful cherry sunburst finish. Every JAZZSTAR comes with a carrying bag with shoulder strap, guitar strap, instrument cord, arm rest, and rods for playing while standing ot sitting.

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Hofner Shorty Guitar - Black Shorty Full Sized Neck Travel Electric Guitar w/ Gigbag Review

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(More customer reviews)Great little guitar.I was amazed at the sound and clarity of it.And the sustain for such a small body is great.My one concern is the stringing mechanism.To secure the strings, they must be slid backward through the bridge, and then looped around it.Because of the location of the humbucker, it is difficult to remove and restring the instrument unless you completely remove the bridge (which is very easily done) and do them all at once.This, however, requires the guitar to go without any tension on the neck, and after my first time doing this, the guitar has been a little buzzy.

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Though a travel guitar, the Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar mounts a full-size neck and scale. The Hofner Shorty is a redesign of the best-selling Shorty model from the '80s. The Shorty is an ideal travel guitar with a full-size neck, 24-3/4" scale length, and a humbucker for snarling tone on the go. Includes gig bag.

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Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar (Candy Apple Red Metallic, Gig Bag) Review

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(More customer reviews)When it first arrived, I was impressed at its small build, but at the same time I was worried that it wouldn't quite cut it for me (looks like a toy at times). After playing for a couple of hours, I fell in love with my Traveler.

Pros:

1) Good for traveling, obviously, due to its VERY small frame.

2) It may not look pleasing to the eye with an armrest attached. But you could play standing up without the armrest. It's light. It's not suffocating (like some guitars are when played standing up). And it trains you to get used to playing standing up.

3) When the guitar arrived I jumped straight into playing it from the box. It worked great, and I was surprised at how comfortable the guitar felt. Almost like my first love (: It sounds great, has great tone and clarity. Wood quality was good, and sliding was surprisingly easy.

Cons:

1) Pickup. It may not cut it for metalheads. But I paired it with my Roland Microcube and it's good to go for me.

2) The armrest creeks at times. It could feel like a full-build guitar really if the armrest attaches better.

3) Restringing. Enough said.

Some notes:

1) The tuning pegs have really limited space around them. It may be inconvenient to most guys, but I have small fingers, hence tuning was made easy for me (I just use my right hand all the way!)

2) I think this guitar really fits my size. Guitars are always made for males; hence us female guitarists always have to accommodate. It's light, so I don't have to feel like I'm carrying bricks on my shoulder when I play standing up. I don't know how to put my next point appropriately, so I'm just gonna say: for females, it fits.

3) If you're the type that rests your 3rd and/or 4th finger on the guitar while you pick, it may feel strange when you first play the Traveler as there is way less solid space to rest on (due to the tuning pegs' position). You WILL get used to it, though; your body will automatically adjust and make use of whatever space there is.

Why 4 stars, not 5? Because I really want to restring to XL strings, but I get tired when I think of assignments AND look at the back of the guitar (:

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The Traveler Speedster Electric Guitar sports a modern-retro look and it's designed for performance with a high-output dual-rail humbucker pickup, a unique roller-style bridge, plus volume and tone controls. The Speedster boasts quality chrome hardware, a rosewood fretboard, and 24-3/4" scale. Upper armrest detaches for travel. This Traveler electric is great for the rocker on the run. Includes gig bag.

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Traveler Guitar Escape EG-2 Electric Travel Guitar (Black, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

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(More customer reviews)The quick lick. I have an ES 175 and I love it, yet I would never consider taking it with me on trips and leaving it in a hotel. Better yet, those that practice a lot know that family members really don't want to hear you running scales or riffs for hours on end, so the "Pocket Rocket" headphone amp with clean & distortion settings is a must. The action is set from the factory perfect, no buzzing, and no strain either thru the headphones or my amps. I really recommend this guitar especially for the $$$. The sound is rich and full and very comparable to my 1978 Gibson.

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The Traveler Guitar Escape EG-2 is a full-scale electric travel guitar with vintage looks and modern comfort for the traveling guitarist. With its 25 ½" full-scale length providing the playing experience of a full-sized guitar and the 3-ply pick guard & traditional double-cutaway body providing the classic look, you'll forget you're playing a travel guitar! At just 29 ½" long, the EG-2 stows easily in airline overhead compartments and weighs less than 5 pounds. Two precision-placed single-coil pickups feed into the EG-2's built-in Pocket RockIt headphone amplifier, which is custom-designed to produce classic clean and distortion sounds through headphones or when plugged into an amplifier. Players can also go passive into their amp of choice. The EG-2's onboard electronics include a 1/8" AUX IN jack so players can jam with tracks from an external device such as an mp3 or CD player. Additional controls include Tone & Volume knobs and a 3-way pickup selector.

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Traveler Guitar Escape EG-2 Electric Travel Guitar (Blue, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'll be respectfully brief and to the point. This is not only a great travel guitar, but a pretty damn interestingly voiced guitar on its own. Frankly, when I put the EG-2 through a very nice hardware amp simulator and played a bit I was pleasantly surprised. Enough sounds in its palette to satisfy with really good tone and feel. It is very well made and aside from not being able to comment on it's longevity I am very satisfied with this guitar and the niche it fills admirably.

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The Traveler Guitar Escape EG-2 is a full-scale electric travel guitar with vintage looks and modern comfort for the traveling guitarist. With its 25 ½" full-scale length providing the playing experience of a full-sized guitar and the 3-ply pick guard & traditional double-cutaway body providing the classic look, you'll forget you're playing a travel guitar! At just 29 ½" long, the EG-2 stows easily in airline overhead compartments and weighs less than 5 pounds. Two precision-placed single-coil pickups feed into the EG-2's built-in Pocket RockIt headphone amplifier, which is custom-designed to produce classic clean and distortion sounds through headphones or when plugged into an amplifier. Players can also go passive into their amp of choice. The EG-2's onboard electronics include a 1/8" AUX IN jack so players can jam with tracks from an external device such as an mp3 or CD player. Additional controls include Tone & Volume knobs and a 3-way pickup selector.

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Hofner Shorty Guitar - Blue Shorty Full Sized Neck Travel Electric Guitar w/ Gigbag Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this as an alternative to a travel acoustic guitar.I thought it may be more durable.It is, but much more.The neck is a natural size, and plays very well.It also sounds pretty good for a tiny body.I did put on a little heavier strings.It is so easy just to pick up and play.I couldn't be more pleased!

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Though a travel guitar, the Hofner Shorty Travel Guitar mounts a full-size neck and scale. The Hofner Shorty is a redesign of the best-selling Shorty model from the '80s. The Shorty is an ideal travel guitar with a full-size neck, 24-3/4 inch scale length, and a humbucker for snarling tone on the go. Includes gig bag.

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