Traveler

Overview

Traveler Guitar specializes in full-scale travel guitars and basses designed for portability while maintaining standard playability. The brand holds a niche position as a pioneer in the travel instrument category, with products distributed in hundreds of US retail locations and 30 countries worldwide.¹⁴⁷

History

Traveler Guitar was founded in 1992 in Redlands, California, with the first guitar sold in 1993 at a local shop after a year of development.¹⁴ Corey Oliver serves as President and CEO, leading the company in transforming travel guitars from novelty items into a recognized category.¹⁴ The company has expanded from its original Pro-Series to include acoustic, electric, hybrid, and bass models, with instruments used in diverse locations from submarines to Mount Everest.⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed and manufactured at their headquarters in Redlands, California.¹²⁴⁵ The small team handles production of acoustic, electric, bass, and hybrid guitars along with accessories.⁵

Notable Products

• Pro-Series - Original full-scale electric travel guitar model launched in 1993.
• EG-1 Custom - Cutting-edge solid-body electric for professional portable use.
• Traveler Acoustic Series - Revolutionary portable acoustic guitars with full scale length.
• Ultra-Light Series - Extremely lightweight travel guitars and basses.
• Wave Series - Headless acoustic-electric travel guitars.

Reputation

Traveler Guitar is recognized by musicians for pioneering practical full-scale travel instruments suitable for serious play on the go.⁴⁷ Enthusiasts appreciate the portability and playability, though some note limitations in tone compared to full-size guitars due to compact designs.⁴ Professionals value the reliability for touring and remote locations.⁴