The Black Matte Carbon Travel Guitar from Journey Instruments
Designed for Travel
- The Overhead™ travel guitar uses a patented collapsible neck system which allows for assembly/disassembly in a matter of seconds. [View Youtube Video]
- After packing in its travel backpack the Overhead travel guitar can be carried-on to most major airlines, easily fitting in the overhead bin compartment.
- Travel backpack includes a TSA compliant laptop tablet fold-out panel which can be scanned by airport security without having to separately remove laptop.
- Proprietary under-bridge transducer pickup system accurately amplifies the guitar and comes with all Overhead guitars.
Full Tone in a Travel Body
- The wedge design gives a lower shoulder/bout depth that’s deeper than a dreadnought, allowing the smaller body size to deliver great volume and booming bass.
- Bone nut, compensated bone saddle, and ebony bridge pins all help produce the tone preferred by acoustic guitarists.
- Offset sound-hole design maximizes the resonance and volume of the soundboard and proprietary bracing and layup structure produce a spectacular tone for such a compact instrument.
Comfortable to Play
- The wedge design angles the guitar into your body which places the guitar in a comfortable position for fingerboard access and viewing.
- The dual-action steel truss-rod enables fine tuning of relief to suit any playing style.
- Matte-finish low-c profile neck make this 24.5 inch scale super comfortable to play.
- Scoop-away™ design gives full access to all 20 frets, yet maximizes inner air volume of the instrument for maximum acoustical volume.
Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design:
- Stylized 00 body shape
- Mid-position offset sound hole for maximum resonance
- Scoopaway™ for access to all 20 frets while maintaining maximum volume
- Beveled back for maximum playing comfort
- Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency
- Beveled soundboard armrest for maximum comfort
Soundboard: Unidirectional carbon fiber with proprietary carbon fiber bracing
Back and Sides: Fiberglass reinforced carbon fiber
Markings: MOP logo and position markings
Scale: 24.5 in (622.3 mm)
Finish: Matte polyurethane
Bridge:
Carbon Fiber, high break-angle
Tuners:
Grover® 18:1 or Journey 18:1 Locking Tuners
Electronics: Included JourneyTek™ under-bridge passive 3-piezo transducer pickup system delivers accurate and clear amplification for any PA system or amp.
Removable Neck Assembly:
- Stainless steel load-bearing components
- Push-button release latch under neck
- Large adjustment knob on back
Neck:
- Carbon fiber reinforced traditional C shape with two-way adjustable truss rod
- Deep-slotted bone nut
- Neck width at nut: 1 ¾ in (44.5 mm)
- Neck width at 12th fret: 2.2 in (56 mm)
- 14 Frets to body
- 20 Frets total
Fret Board:16 inch Radius, Carbon Fiber, Jumbo brass fret wire
String Spacing: 2 ¼ in (>57.2mm), Compensated bone saddle
Strings: Elixir® Phosphor-Bronze Lights
Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 4.1 lbs (1.9kg)
Weight With Case: 7.6 lbs (3.5kg)
Maximum depth: 4.64 in (11.8cm)
Minimum Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Body Length: 18 in (45.7cm)
Total Length: 35.5 in (92cm)
Lower Bout Width: 12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 22*14*9 in (55.9*35.5* 22.9 cm)
Travel Backpack Specifications
Tech Travel Ready:
- TSA compliant 14-inch computer compartment for optimal airport security inspection
- Easy-access tablet pocket for up to 9.5 inch tablet devices
All- Premium Material Construction:
- Extra-durable Ballistic Nylon external case with premium nylon and velour lining
- Extra-padded Body compartment with premium velour
- Internally-accessible padded neck compartment with premium velour and string slot
- Padded string panel with strings positioning tab
Padded Top and Side handles
Extra Compartments for Your Journey:
- Internal/externally accessible compartment for accessories
- Additional external topside pocket for additional accessories
- Additional elastic pockets in computer compartment
- Hideaway, reinforced padded backpack straps with padded back
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 22*14*9 in ( 55.9*35.5* 22.9 cm)
Note: Some cases may open from the opposite side to accommodate additional guitar models that share the same guitar case.
The Solid Sitka Spruce "Puddle Jumper"
Designed for Travel
- The Overhead travel guitar uses a patented collapsible neck system which allows for assembly/disassembly in a matter of seconds. [View Youtube Video]
- After packing in its travel backpack the Puddle Jumper travel guitar can be carried-on to most major airlines, easily fitting in either the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
- 14-inch computer compartment and side bottle pouch
Great Tone in a Tiny Package
- A great small-bodied guitar with surprising volume and tone in a tiny package
- Traditional sound-hole design with forward-shifted, tapered X-bracing maximizes the resonance and volume of the soundboard.
- The dual-action steel truss-rod enables fine tuning of relief to suit any playing style.
- Satin-finish low-c profile neck make this 23 inch scale super comfortable to play.
Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design: Stylized 00 body shape, Center sound hole with traditional rosette
Soundboard: Hand-selected Premium Solid Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: Premium layered African Mahogany
Bracing:
- Forward-shifted tapered X-bracing
- Compound block for reduced weight and strengthened latch support
Binding and Markings:
- MOP logo and position markings
- Mahogany back binding, tapered soundboard edge
Scale: 23 in (584.2 mm)
Finish: Satin on soundboard, back, and sides
Bridge: Ovangkol, high break-angle
Tuners: 14:1 mini chrome tuners
Electronics: No pickup
Removable Neck Assembly:
- Stainless steel load-bearing components
- Push-button release latch under neck
- Large adjustment knob on back
Neck:
- Carbon fiber reinforced traditional C shape with two-way adjustable truss rod
- Solid African Mahogany
- Deep-slotted bone nut
- Neck width at nut: 1 11/16 in (42.7 mm)
- Neck width at 12th fret: 2.2 in (56 mm)
- 12 Frets to body
- 16 Frets total
Fret Board:
- 16 inch Radius, Ovangkol
- Medium brass fret wire
String Spacing:
- 2 ¼ in (>57.2mm)
- Compensated bone saddle
Strings: D’addario Lights 12’s
Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg)
Weight With Case: 6.07 lbs (2.76kg)
Depth: 4.05 in (10.3 cm)
Body Length: 17.72 in (45cm)
Total Length: 33.58 in (85.3cm)
Lower Bout Width: 12.2 in (31 cm)
Travel Backpack Specifications
Tech Travel Ready:
- Fits collapsible guitar and a 14-inch computer compartment
- Accessory pocket and side water bottle pocket
All- Premium Material Construction:
- Extra-durable Ballistic Nylon external case with premium nylon and velour lining
- Extra-padded Body compartment with premium velour
- Internally-accessible padded neck compartment with premium velour and string slot
- Padded string panel with strings positioning tab
- Padded top handle and backpack straps
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 18.5*12.5*7 in ( 47*32* 17.8 cm)
