TRAVELER GUITAR TR ULT LIGHT NYL MAP Escape Classical Electric Guitar User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- TRAVELER GUITAR
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TR ULT LIGHT NYL MAP Escape Classical Electric Guitar
User Guide
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A TRAVELER GUITAR REDLANDS DREADNOUGHT!
Traveler Guitar is the industry’s leading manufacturer of full-scale, travel-
sized instruments. Most travel guitars sacrifice playability for
portability—but at Traveler Guitar, we believe players need both. Since 1992,
we have designed full-scale acoustic and electric travel guitars, offering a
wide variety of solutions for players on the go.
The Traveler Guitar Redlands Acoustic guitar you hold in your hands represents
a revolution in travel guitar design—an acoustic guitar that features advanced
built-in electronics. Its unique design makes it compact for travel and small
enough to t in an airline overhead compartment, yet it has a full-size neck.
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UNPACKING YOUR GUITAR
If your guitar is factory packed it may be wrapped in a white, temperature
insulating
bag. This bag can be discarded.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Gig-Bag, truss rod wrench, string retainer Allen wrench travelerguitar.com
CONSTRUCTION & SETUP
CONSTRUCTION:
The proprietary StreamlineTM tuning system allows for easy, accurate, right-
hand turning. The tuning system is mounted on the end block, leaving the
guitar’s top free to vibrate. In addition, the Redlands Dreadnought guitars
are built with a modified bracing pattern designed to produce greater volume
and sustain. Built into the guitar is a pickup & preamp with 3-band EQ, with
presence, master volume, and a chromatic tuner.
SETUP:
Your new Redlands Dreadnought guitar will arrive ready to play. If your guitar
is factory packed it will be wrapped in a thin, temperature insulating bag.
This bag can be discarded. Also included are 1 medium fallen wrench for
loosening/ tightening the locking endcap and 1 truss rod adjustment tool.
ONBOARD ELECTRONICS
USING THE ELECTRONICS:
The preamp features standard volume, treble, middle, bass, and presence
controls. Be sure to unplug all cables from your guitar when not in use to
save battery life.
USING THE TUNER:
Push the Tuner Button to engage the electronic tuner (this mutes the signal
going to the 1/4” output.) Play a single open string and the note name will
appear on the LCD display. The screen shows a small meter that displays the
string’s tune. When pointing toward the left, the string is too low in pitch.
When pointing toward the right, the string is too high in pitch. When pointing
directly in the middle, the screen turns green and the string is in tune. The
tuner works when the guitar is unplugged.
CHANGING THE BATTERY:
The low battery indicator will light when it’s time to replace the batteries.
The battery access port is next to the output jack for the guitar. Install a
fresh 9-volt battery, paying attention to the +/- orientation.
TRAINING AND TUNING STREAMLINE SYSTEMS
INSTALLING STRINGS ON STREAMLINE-EQUIPPED GUITARS:
The Redlands Dreadnought uses standard, ball-end strings. (Factory-installed
D’Addario EXP-16.) Only a single Allen wrench (included) is required to change
strings. We also recommend that you change the strings in pairs due to the
string clamps.
First, loosen the existing string by loosening the knurled tuning knob. This
allows you to access the ball-end cavity of the string sled. Remove the old
string then place the ball end of the new string in the cavity. Tighten the
knurled tuning knob just enough that the ball end will not fall out of the
sled. Now on the endcap loosen and remove the string clamp holding the old
strings. Loosen the individual string locker. The old string can be pulled out
and the new string can be fed through the hole in the endcap. Pull the string
as tight as possible. Now tighten the individual string locker. Re-install the
string clamp and tighten it. Any excess string can now be cut off. Tune to
pitch.
TUNING:
The knurled tuning knobs on the StreamlineTM tuning system raise and lower the
pitch of the strings. They do not turn indefinitely. If too much resistance is
met, the string may need to be re-installed or replaced in order to allow
enough space for the tuning sled to move.
CLEANING, STORAGE, AND GENERAL CARE
CLEANING:
Periodic cleaning and polishing will help protect your Traveler Guitar. Use a
polish formulated for musical instruments and apply it according to the polish
directions—or, you can wipe the guitar down with a clean, damp cloth followed
quickly by a clean, dry cloth. To clean residue off the fingerboard, you can
use extra-fine steel wool to rub up and down the length of the fingerboard over
the top of the frets. Never use furniture polish on the guitar, as you may
damage the finish.
STORAGE:
When not in use, your Traveler Guitar should be stored in its included gig bag
to protect it from exposure to the elements. Protect your guitar from extreme
temperatures and changes in humidity. Never leave your Traveler Guitar in a
closed vehicle or any other location where the guitar will be exposed to
extreme heat. If you live in a dry climate, you may want to use a guitar
humidifier.
ADJUSTMENTS:
We recommend leaving complicated operations (such as truss rod adjustments) to
a trained guitar technician. Improper truss rod adjustments may damage your
guitar and void your warranty.
HANG STRAP:
The leather hang strap attached to your guitar’s endcap was designed to aid
in-store display, but it can also be used to hang your guitar from a wall
mount or stand. Be sure your guitar is secure before walking away from it. If
you wish, you can remove the strap by clipping the plastic tie with wire
cutters. Be careful not to scratch the finish on the neck or endcap.
“BUMPER TO BUMPER” LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Each Traveler Guitar instrument is warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail
purchaser except strings, tuning machines, frets, switches, electronic
components, jacks, pickguards, and plated surfaces, which are warranted for a
period of three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. The warranty
is only eligible to the original owner, and the guitar must have been
purchased from an authorized Traveler Guitar dealer.
Traveler Guitar will replace or repair, at its discretion, any Traveler Guitar
instrument or part thereof, which is found by Traveler Guitar to be defective.
Traveler Guitar reserves the right to use original replacement materials or
materials of similar design at the time of the repair.
To become eligible for warranty service, the original purchaser must:
- Submit a completed warranty card or online registration form to Traveler Guitar.
- Contact Traveler Guitar to obtain a Return Authorization Code before returning any instrument for service.
- Provide proof of purchase with all requests for warranty service (original receipt.)
- Be responsible for all freight and transportation to and from Traveler Guitar’s facility in Redlands, CA.
The Traveler Guitar Warranty does not cover:
- Instruments that have been altered or modified in any way, including altered or removed serial numbers.
- Instruments that have been subjected to extreme temperature or humidity, chemicals, synthetic materials or other abnormal conditions.
- Wear, discoloration, or marks on the finish, metal plating, or wood grain of the guitar.
- Setups, adjustments, tonal characteristics, or routine maintenance of any kind.
- Instruments that have been damaged due to misuse or neglect.
- Normal wear and tear to hardware including strings, tuning machines, frets, switches, electronic components, jacks, pickguards, and plated surfaces.
Please contact us first to resolve any warranty issues.
Warranty Questions:
Traveler Guitar ATTN: Warranty Information
440 Business Center Court
Redlands, CA 92373 USA
[email protected]
References
- Traveler Guitar | Acoustic | Electric | Hybrid | Bass Guitars
- Traveler Guitar | Acoustic | Electric | Hybrid | Bass Guitars
- Product Registration – Traveler Guitar