Traveler Guitar CL-3EQ User manual

CL-3EQ
User Guide
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A TRAVELER GUITAR CL-3EQ!
Traveler Guitar is the industry’s leading manufacturer of full-scale, travel-sized instruments. Most travel
guitars sacrice playability for portability—but at Traveler Guitar, we believe players need both. Since 1992,
we have designed full-scale acoustic and electric travel guitars, oering a wide variety of solutions for players
on the go.
TheTraveler Guitar CL-3EQ you hold in your hands represents a revolution in travel guitar design—an acoustic
guitar that features advanced built in electronics. Its unique compact design makes it small enough to t in an
airline overhead compartment, yet full featured enough to perform on.
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CONSTRUCTION:
The CL-3EQ’s compact body features a solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, rosewood
fretboard, and mahogany neck. It also features maple and rosewood layered binding and maple inlays.
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.
“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 authorizedTraveler Guitar dealer.
Traveler Guitar will replace or repair, at its discretion, any Traveler Guitar instrument or part thereof, which is
found byTraveler 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 fromTraveler Guitar’s facility in Redlands, CA.
The Traveler Guitar Warranty does not cover:
1. Instruments that have been altered or modied 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 nish, 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 rst to resolve any warranty issues.
Warranty Questions:
Traveler Guitar ATTN: Warranty Information
440 Business Center Court
Redlands, CA 92373 USA
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TUNER
PHASE VOLUME TREBLE BASS
AUX. IN
BATT. LO
Tuner Switch Aux-Input
Headphone
Output
Phase Switch

SETUP:
Your new CL-3EQ 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 is an allen wrench for adjusting the
truss rod.
USING THE ELECTRONICS:
The preamp features standardVolume, Treble and Bass controls.There is also a Phase switch which inverts
the polarity of the guitar’s output; in certain conditions whe 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 theTuner button to engage the electronic tuner (this will mute the signal going to the both the 1/4”
and 1/8”headphone outputs.)The note name will appear on the LCD display, and small LED lights on
either side will indicate if the pitch is high (H), in tune (T) or low (L). The tuner will work even when the
guitar is unplugged.
INSTALLING STRINGS:
The CL-3EQ is factory equipped with D’Addario EXP-16. If you choose to use a dierent guage of strings, a
truss rod adjusment may be necessary.
1. Loosen existing strings.
2. Remove strings from tuning machines by unwrapping them.
3. Remove bridge pins from bridge by using bridge pin buller or other tool.
4. Place new strings ball-end into bridge hole, and replace bridge pin, making sure to seat the ball-end
before tightening the string.
5. Insert string into tuning machine, leaving approximately 2 1/2”of slack so the string can wrap around
the tuning machine post. Bend the string to anchor it in place in order to hold the string after it is fed
through the tuner.
6. Slowly tune to pitch.
7. Cut excess string.
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
strings.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND GENERAL CARE:
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 o the ngerboard, you can use extra-ne
steel wool to rub up and down the length of the ngerboard over the top of the frets. Never use furniture
polish on the guitar, as you may damage the nish.
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 very dry climate, you may want to use a guitar humidier.
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.