Traveler Guitar Escape EG-1 User manual

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A TRAVELER GUITAR EG-1 CUSTOM!
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 Custom V2 you hold in your hands is an electric guitar you can take anywhere. Designed with
playability and portability in mind, the EG-1 features a full 24 3/4” scale for a real guitar experience, and its
In-body tuning system allows for a shorter overall length, making it the ultimate travel guitar.
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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 Guitar EG-1 Custom V2 is a full 24 ¾” scale electric travel guitar featuring a full-sized humbucker
and our newly redesigned on board headphone amplifier.
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.
The headphone amp allows standard headphones to be plugged directly into the guitar and offers four
selectable tones; clean, boost, overdrive and distortion. In addition to the headphone amp there is also a 1/8”
input to plug in your mobile device and jam along with your favorite tracks, and hear the mix through your
headphones or through an amplifier.
SETUP:
The EG-1 Custom V2 is ready to play right out of the gig bag.
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STRING ROLLERS ENDCAP
1/4” OUTPUT

ON-BOARD ELECTRONICS
USING THE ELECTRONICS:
To activate the on-board preamp, plug your headphones into the 1/8” jack, or plug an instrument cable into
the 1/4” jack. To cycle through"different tones (Clean/Boost/Overdrive/Distortion), push"down on the Push
Tone Knob. To conserve battery life, unplug all cables from the guitar when not in use.
USING THE AUX-IN:
Use a 1/8” auxiliary cable to plug your mobile device into the guitar. Adjust the volume on your device to
mix with the guitar signal through both headphone and instrument outputs.
CHANGING THE BATTERY:
The battery compartment is located on the back of the guitar. 2 AAA batteries are required. To conserve
battery life, unplug all cables from the guitar when not in use.
USING THE TUNER:
To use the built-in pickup ring E-tuner, simply press the small button to the right of the LEDs on the bass side
of the pickup ring. Tune a single string at a time. The tuner will recognize the closest note and tell you
whether the string is too high in pitch (red LED labeled “H”), too low in pitch (red LED labeled “L”) or in tune
(green LED labeled “T”). The tuner is chromatic and will recognize #/b notes.
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PUSH TONE POT VOLUME POT

INSTALLING STRINGS:
The EG-1 Custom V2 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. Do not to remove all the
strings at once. We recommend changing the strings three at a time, 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 . 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
TUNING:
Hold the guitar in playing position and tune the strings as normal. Tuning the tuning machine in a clockwise
motion raises the pitch.
STRINGING AND TUNING
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Front
E
A
D
E
B
G
EG-1 CUSTOM
EG1-00001
Back
E
A
D
E
B
G

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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No.
Description
Part Number
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End Cap for Steel - Gold
PT ENDCAP STEEL GD
2
Nut for Electric
PT NUT ELEC
3
Strap Button - Gold
PT STRAP BUTTON GD
4
Tuning Machine - Left (Gold)
PT TUNER L GD
5
Tuning Machine - Right (Gold)
PT TUNER R GD
6
Humbucker - Gold
PT HUMB PU GLD
7
E-Tuner, Flat, Cream for V2
PT EG1C ETUNER PU RING
8
String Guide Roller
PT ROLLER STRING
9
Spacer Roller
PT ROLLER SPACER
10
Roller Rod
PT ROLLER ROD
11
Jackplate for V2
PT JACK PLT GTR V2
12
Tone knob for EG1C BLK
PT TONE KNOB EG1C BLK
13
Volume knob for EG1C BLK
PT VOL KNOB EG1C BLK
14
PC Board for V2 System
PT V2 HDP AMP RH
15
Tone Tap Pot for V2
PT V2 TONE TAP POT
16
1/8" Aux Jack for V2
PT INPUT 1/8 AUX JACK V2
17
1/8" Headphone Jack for V2
PT OUTPUT 1/8 HDPH JACK V2
18
1/4" Jack for V2
PT OUTPUT 1/4 JACK V2
19
AAA Battery Compartment for V2
PT BATT COMP AAA V2
20
Deluxe Gig Bag for Electric
BAG DLX GTR
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