Traveler Guitar AG-450 User manual

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A TRAVELER ACOUSTIC AG-SERIES GUITAR!
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 Acoustic AG-Series 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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User Guide
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

CONSTRUCTION & SETUP
CONSTRUCTION:
The Traveler Acoustic’s compact body features a solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, and
mahogany neck.
The proprietary StreamlineTM tuning system allows for easy, accurate, right-hand tuning. The tuning system is
mounted on the endblock, leaving the solid spruce top free to vibrate. In addition, the AG-Series guitars are
built with a modi ed bracing pattern designed to produce greater volume and sustain.
Built into the guitar is a preamp/ headphone amp which allows you to mix external sources with the guitar
sound by plugging into the Aux-In jack. The sound can be heard through the standard 1/4” output or the
1/8” headphone output.
SETUP:
Your new Traveler Guitar AG-Series guitar will arrive ready to play. If your guitar is factory packed it will be
wrapped in a white, temperature insulating bag. This bag can be discarded. Also included is 1 medium allen
wrench for loosening/ tightening the locking endcap and 1 truss rod adjustment tool.
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EQ/ TUNER/ AUX-IN/
HEADPHONE AMP LOCKING ENDCAP
STREAMLINETM
TUNING SYSTEM

ON-BOARD ELECTRONICS
USING THE ELECTRONICS:
The preamp features standard Volume, Treble and Bass controls. There is also a Phase switch which inverts
the polarity of the guitar’s output; in certain conditions when using sound reinforcement, this can improve
the overall sound and assist in reducing feedback. There is no default setting—try both and see which gives
you the best tone.
The built-in headphone amp powers headphones from the 1/8” output on the preamp control plate. The
headphone amp will automatically turn on when headphones are plugged into the headphone jack.
Be sure to unplug all cables from your guitar when not in use to save battery life. Expect an average battery
life of 110 hours with headphone amp engaged and 275 hours without the headphone amp engaged. The
total average life for typical usage is 475 hours.
USING THE TUNER:
Push the Tuner button to engage the electronic tuner (this mutes the signal going to the both the 1/4” and
1/8” outputs.) The note name will appear on the LCD display, and small LED lights to the left will indicate if
the pitch is high (H), in tune (T) or low (L). The tuner works when the guitar is unplugged.
CHANGING THE BATTERY:
The “BATT LO” indicator will light it’s time to replace the batteries. The battery pouch is located inside the
body of the guitar, just below the neck joint, attached by a strip of hook-and-loop fastener. To gain access to
the battery pouch, loosen the three bass stings: E(6), A(5), and D(4). Reach inside and pull the battery
pouch away from its hook-and-loop fastener and out of the sound hole, being careful not to tug on the
attached wires. Open the pouch, carefully remove the battery compartment, and replace the 2 x AAA
batteries. Test the tuner before moving on to ensure that the batteries are installed correctly.
If the tuner is working properly, replace the battery compartment in the pouch and close it securely. Then, re-
attach the pouch to its hook-and-loop fastener inside the body, making sure it is secure, then re-install the
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H
T
L
TUNER
PHASE VOLUME TREBLE BASS
AUX. IN
BATT.LO
TUNER SWITCH
AUX-INPUT
HEADPHONE
OUTPUT
PHASE SWITCH

INSTALLING STRINGS ON STREAMLINE EQUIPPED GUITARS:
Streamline Tuning System equipped guitars use standard, ball-end strings. 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 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 o. 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.
STRINGING AND TUNING STREAMLINE SYSTEMS
STRING SLED
STRING
BALL-END
STRING CLAMP
INDIVIDUAL STRING LOCKERS
KNURKED TUNING KNOBS
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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.
CLEANING, STORAGE, AND GENERAL CARE
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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
[email protected]
“BUMPER TO BUMPER” LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
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