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Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Acoustic-Electric Guitar Mahogany

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Description
The built-in Shadow headphone amplifier produces a crisp, clean signal through headphones for private practice sessions. A Shadow Nanoflex pickup under the saddle senses the vibrations of the strings and body for an acoustic-style sound without the bulk of a resonant mahogany body. The control plate includes volume, treble and bass controls, a built-in chromatic tuner as well as a headphone output and aux-in for jamming along with your favorite tracks. A standard 1/4" output jack allows you to plug into your favorite amp. Features include a cutaway body for high fret access, and a bolt-on mahogany neck with black walnut fingerboard. It has standard tuning machines and uses standard acoustic strings, measures only 29-1/2" long, and is ready to play right out of the gig bag. The Escape Mark III is a perfect solution for traveling acoustic players unwilling to compromise on scale length, and looking for a compact yet comfortable guitar. Fits easily in airline overhead compartments in the included deluxe gig bag.



Features
- Full 25-1/2” scale acoustic-electric travel guitar
- Mahogany body with bolt-on mahogany neck
- Custom Shadow preamp with headphone out and 1/8” aux-in
- Built-in chromatic tuner
Specs
- Body type: Travel
- Cutaway: Single
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Bracing pattern: Modified traditional
- Body finish: Satin Natural
- Orientation: Right handed
- Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
- Fingerboard: Black walnut
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 22
- Neck finish: Satin
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: Shadow
- Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
- Preamp EQ: 3-band
- Feedback filter: No
- Tuner: Yes
- Tuning machines: In-body tuning
- Bridge: Black walnut
- Number of strings: 6
- Case: Gig bag
- Country of origin: China
Warranty
The Traveler Pro-Series comes with a three year limited warranty.
Reviews
4.6
10 Reviews
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
Great little practice/travel guitar
I'm really enjoying this little Mark III. It's increasing my practice time by allowing me to just pick it up and take it anywhere - couch, back porch, sitting at my desk. And I can practice silently with earbuds/headphones or plug it into my Bugera acoustic amp and it sounds great. Another great practice feature is the ability to plug in my iPhone and listen to a metronome or backing tracks or lesson audio tracks etc. Also great for sitting at my desk creating tracks. And of course for travel it's perfect. I bought some bubble wrap for extra protection in the gig bag when traveling but it's probably not necessary (I'm just a bit over protective). One note on the sound - this is an electronically created acoustic sound so, although I think it sounds great, it would be unrealistic to compare it to, say, my Martin (or any decent "real" acoustic). And actually, for the size/price/configuration, if it sounded as good as my Martin that would concern me. But you can dial in a nice tone. Overall I'm very happy with it.
Most Liked Negative Review
My volume pot went bad, need to replace the entire preamp.
I have the Escape MKIII natural and I think the guitar is built pretty well but my volume pot went bad. Started crackling and then no sound. I took the preamp off to see if I could clean it. Nope, it's sealed and looks like a 10 cent part. I contacted Traveler and they said the only fix is to replace the entire preamp that they sell for $79.99. Great design Traveler, now I'm forced to give you another 80 bucks.
- Practicing8
- Jamming3
- Recording1
- Travel1
- Boat Anchor1
- Poor Electronics1
- Can't really hear without headphones or amp1
- Experienced6
- Novice3
- Fun To Play7
- Good Feel6
- Stays In Tune6
- Consistent5
- Good Audio3
Reviewed by 10 customers
SO DOPEEEEE
submitted2 years ago
byJohn
fromTampa, FL
I bought the Mahogany version earlier today and started and have been having so much fun and enjoying the sound that I had to force myself to put it down. Such a cool guitar. Sounds great! I love the aux input as well for jamming. Such a cool guitar!
Excellent guitar!
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submitted2 years ago
byBen
fromTx
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Incredible guitar! I paired it with the spark mini amp.
Nice little guitar !!!!
submitted3 years ago
byRene
fromNorth Attleboro, Mass
Just picked this little guitar up, was looking at a different travel guitar, but went in with an open mind. Sales person opened the box in the store to show me this little beauty. First thing I did after playing a few chords was to check out the on-board tuner. Four of the strings were in perfect tune, 2 were just slightly flat. By the dust on the box I knew it had been sitting in the back for a while; and it was still pretty much in tune. Played couple of hours after I got home, nice feel, action was great, and not a bad soft sound when playing without plugged in or listen with headphones, headphone jack built right into guitar (1/8th) This morning it's still in perfect tune. I have 2 Martins, a Taylor and a Gretch, this little guitar is a winner, love it!!! Oh! Well built and looks nice too!!
Very cool travel guitar
submitted3 years ago
byChip
fromScottsdale
We just bought an Rv so I wanted something I could take along without taking up a lot of space. I looked around and this has a full 25.5 neck and is 1.75 wide at the nut. The neck is excellent, no jagged frets and a nice rain finish. I did sand down the bridge, added elixir strings and adjusted the truss rod just a bit. It is amazing for the price. I do agree with another post, the electronics are not that good but that's okay. It's just a practice guitar.
yes
submitted4 years ago
bylee
fromcincinnati, Ohioan
I just play at home, love it.
Great little practice/travel guitar
submitted5 years ago
byRich
fromPittsburgh (South Hills)
I'm really enjoying this little Mark III. It's increasing my practice time by allowing me to just pick it up and take it anywhere - couch, back porch, sitting at my desk. And I can practice silently with earbuds/headphones or plug it into my Bugera acoustic amp and it sounds great. Another great practice feature is the ability to plug in my iPhone and listen to a metronome or backing tracks or lesson audio tracks etc. Also great for sitting at my desk creating tracks. And of course for travel it's perfect. I bought some bubble wrap for extra protection in the gig bag when traveling but it's probably not necessary (I'm just a bit over protective). One note on the sound - this is an electronically created acoustic sound so, although I think it sounds great, it would be unrealistic to compare it to, say, my Martin (or any decent "real" acoustic). And actually, for the size/price/configuration, if it sounded as good as my Martin that would concern me. But you can dial in a nice tone. Overall I'm very happy with it.
Q&A
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submitteda year ago
asked byAna
fromMilwaukee, WI
I work as a solo pub entertainer on cruise ships... would you use this guitar professionally? I fly a lot and since airlines are becoming more and more strict with hand luggage allowances I'm looking for a good traveler guitar.
Yes you could.submitteda year ago
asked byVal
fromundisclosed
Do you need amp
No, you don't need an amp.submitted2 years ago
asked byGC
fromIL
How much does it weigh?
It's approximately 7.5 lbs.submitted3 years ago
asked byDonna
fromWest Chester Ohio
Is this a good starter guitar for mid aged beginner?
Sure.submitted5 years ago
asked byWayne
fromNew England
How difficult is restringing or tuning this type guitar with the tu ers recesed in the body?
It's really not that difficult. You go through the back and it's not that hard at all.