Traveler Guitar EG-1 User Manual

EG-1 Standard

User Guide

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A TRAVELER GUITAR EG-1 STANDARD!

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 EG-1 Standard Traveler Guitar you hold in your hands is an electric guitar you can take anywhere. It is similar
to other guitars, except in its “In-Body” tuning system allows it to be shorter than conventional guitars.

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INTRODUCTION

SPECS:

Scale Length: 24 3/4 in.

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Electronics: Custom Pocket Rock-It Pre w/

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Headphone Amp, Tone control, Clean/Distortion
settings, 1/8″ stereo aux-in for mp3 player

Pickup: Full-Size Humbucker

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Body: African Mahogany

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Neck: African Mahogany

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Neck Width at Nut: 1 5/8 in.

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Strings: D’Addario EXL110

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Overall Length: 28 1/2 in.

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Overall Depth: 2 1/4 in.

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Body Thickness: 1 5/8 in.

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Body Width: 10 1/2 in.

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Gig Bag LxWxH: 31 1/2 x 13 x 4 1/2 (in.)

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Construction: Bolt-on

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Finish: Satin

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Fingerboard: Ebonized Rosewood

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Fingerboard Inlays: Crown

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Frets: 21 Jumbo

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Hardware: Chrome 14:1 Gear Ratio (closed gear)

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Weight: 3 lbs. 15 oz.

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Weight in Gig Bag: 6 lbs. 4 oz.

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Audio Output: Standard 1/4 in. jack, 1/8 in.

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headphone out

Instrument Input: 1/8 in. aux-in

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Batteries: 1 x 9V

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OVERVIEW AND SET-UP

OVERVIEW:

The EG-1 Standard comes equipped with a standard full-size humbucker pickup and special electronics from
Pocket Rockit. The Pocket Rockit allows headphones to be plugged directly into the guitar and offers a selectable
“clean” or “distortion” tone.

The in-body tuning system uses conventional tuning machines mounted in the guitar’s body to facilitate the use
of standard guitar strings. Strings pass through the endcap, then around the string rollers and to the tuning
machines mounted to the back of the guitar. The tuning keys are accessible from the front of the guitar to allow
tuning while holding the guitar in the playing position. The guitar also has many standard features such as a
mahogany body and neck, ebonized rosewood fretboard, standard strap pins, an adjustable truss rod and 1/4”
output.

There is also a headphone amp and 1/8” input to plug in your mobile device and jam along with your favorite
tracks.

OVERVIEW

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

Your EG-1 Standard guitar comes with a custom fit gig bag. Also included is a truss rod adjustment tool.

OVERVIEW AND SET-UP

SET-UP:

The EG-1 Standard is ready to play right out of the gig bag.

USING HEADPHONES:

The built-in Pocket Rockit powers headphones from the labeled
1/8” output on the jackplate. A switch on the guitar face
allows a clean or distorted tone. It is not necessary to have the
Pocket Rockit on while using the guitar through an amplifier.
Be sure to turn the Pocket Rockit to the “OFF” position when
not using it to conserve battery power.

USING THE AUX-IN:

The built in electronics allow you to mix an auxiliary signal
with the guitar’s signal both through the amp or headphones.
Simply plug your mobile device into the EG-1 Standard’s 1/8”
Aux-In jack on the output jackplate. Adjust volume on your
device to a desired level.

SET-UP

STRINGING AND TUNING

Installing strings:

The EG-1 Standard uses standard ball-end strings. (Factory installed D’Addario EXL-110.) No special tools are
required for string changes.

The tuners on your Traveler Guitar operate just like the tuners on a standard guitar. We recommend
changing the strings three at a time—but be careful not to remove all the strings at once, since some of the
components are held in place by string tension. First remove the old E, A, and D strings, and then install
three new strings in their places. Repeat this process on the G, B, and high E strings.

To change, thread the string through the correct hole in the endcap and wrap the string around the roller to
the proper tuner hole. Leave approximately 2 ½ inches of slack in the string to allow 3 to 4 wraps on the
tuner. Bend the string to anchor it in place in order to hold the string after it is fed through the tuner. Over
or under wrapping the string around the tuner may cause tuning problems.

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STRINGING AND TUNING

CLEANING, STORAGE AND GENERAL CARE

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 exposure to 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.

THE 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.

THE TRAVELER GUITAR LTD WARRANTY

“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:

1. Submit a completed warranty card or online registration form to Traveler Guitar.

2. Contact Traveler Guitar to obtain a Return Authorization Code before returning any instrument for service.

3. Provide proof of purchase with all requests for warranty service (original receipt.)

4. Be responsible for all freight and transportation to and from Traveler Guitar’s facility in Redlands, CA.

The Traveler Guitar Warranty does not cover:

1. Instruments that have been altered or modified in any way, including altered or removed serial numbers.

2. Instruments that have been subjected to extreme temperature or humidity, chemicals, synthetic materials or
other abnormal conditions.

3. Wear, discoloration or marks on the finish, metal plating or wood grain of the guitar.

4. Setups, adjustments, tonal characteristics or routine maintenance of any kind.

5. Instruments that have been damaged due to misuse or neglect.

6. 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
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