Speedster Hotrod from Traveler Guitar is a full 24-3/4″ scale, 22-fret electric travel guitar that fits in airline overhead bins. It features one-piece maple neck and body, high-output dual-rail humbucker, built-in headphone amp with clean, boost, overdrive & distortion, and removable upper arm support design. It’s a Speedster on steroid.
The Traveler Guitar Speedster Hot Rod is a full 24 ¾-inch scale travel guitar featuring a custom Headphone Amplifier with 4 different tones, a dual-rail humbucker and a coil-split switch.
Why it’s awesome
With its unique modern-retro look and detachable tear-drop arm support, the Speedster represents a design revolution in travel guitars. The Speedster is built for portability and performance with its neck-through-body design and standard volume and tone controls. The dual-rail humbucker has a coil-split switch which allows for even more sonic versatility by giving you humbucker gain or single coil clean all in one pickup.
A headphone amp built-in
The guitar features active electronics with our V2 headphone amplifier built-in, allowing you to practice privately. Plug in headphones or your favorite amp and cycle through clean, boost, overdrive and distortion tones using the custom tap-pot. In addition, the Speedster Hot Rod’s V2 Headphone Amp is loaded with an aux-in jack so you can play along with your favorite tracks while listening through headphones or your favorite amp.
In-Body Tuning System™
Traveler’s proprietary In-Body Tuning System™ uses standard tuning machines relocated into the body, eliminating the need for a headstock. As a result, you’ll have the same full-scale playing experience you’re used to on an instrument that’s 28% shorter and 51% percent lighter than a typical full-sized electric guitar.
Gig Bag
The Traveler Guitar Speedster Hot Rod is the perfect solution for traveling players looking for a modern looking guitar that’s compact and comfortable. Fits easily in airline overhead compartments in the included Deluxe Gig Bag.
Features
Full 24-3/4″ scale, 22-fret electric travel guitar fits in airline overhead bins
One-piece maple neck and body
High-output dual-rail humbucker
Built-in headphone amp with clean, boost, overdrive & distortion
Removable upper arm support
Gig bag included
Specifications
Scale Length: 24.75 IN
Electronics: ACTIVE ELECTRONICS WITH VOLUME AND TONE CONTROL, 1/8″ AUX-IN
Headphone Amp: V2 HEADPHONE AMP WITH CLEAN/BOOST/OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION SETTINGS
Audio Output: STANDARD 1/4 IN. JACK, 1/8 IN. HEADPHONE OUT
Instrument Input: 1/8 IN. AUX-IN
Batteries: 2 X AAA
Strings: D’ADDARIO EXL110
Q: Are special strings needed for the Speedster Hot Rod guitar?
A: No. Any conventional electric guitar strings you chose will work. The Speedster Hot Rod comes equipped with D’Addario EXL110 Nickel plated Steel Round Wound Regular Light Electric Strings.
Q: Can the upper arm support be removed?
A: Yes, the upper arm support can be removed and stowed in the included gig bag’s pouch for travel.
Q: How is the upper arm support attached to the body?
A: The upper arm support is held on by a solid brass thumbscrew and support pin. The thumbscrew makes it easy to attach and detach the upper arm support from the body; no tools are needed.
Q: Can I put a strap on my guitar?
A: Yes, the Speedster Hot Rod is fully capable of accommodating a strap by means of a strap pin and the upper arm support thumbscrew that doubles as the rear strap pin.
Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod?
A: Yes, the Speedster Hot Rod has a fully adjustable truss rod, with easy access through the end cap.
Q: Like the Traveler Pro Series, does the Speedster have “Stethophones” or any personal listening device?
A: The Speedster is equipped with a built-in headphone amp with distortion and clean settings.
Q: Can the Speedster Hot Rod plug into any of my amps?
A: Yes, the Speedster Hot Rod has a standard 1/4″-output jack, adjacent to the volume and tone control knobs.
Q: Are the body and neck one solid piece of wood?
A: Yes, each Speedster Hot Rod uses a solid piece of Eastern American Hard Maple for the neck and body.
Q: What kind of pick-up is installed in the Speedster?
A: The Speedster Hot Rod is equipped with a dual-rail humbucker.
Q: Is the Speedster Hot Rod a full-scale guitar?
A: Yes, the Speedster Hot Rod has a full scale length of 24 3/4” with 22 frets and a 2 1/8 inch string spacing at the saddle.
Q: Is the Speedster Hot Rod’s bridge adjustable?
A: Yes, the Speedster Hot Rod is equipped with a Roll-O-Matic bridge. It is adjustable for intonation and string spacing.
Q: What color options are there for the Speedster Hot Rod?
A: The Speedster comes in two finishes, Candy Apple Red Metallic and (coming soon) White.
Q: What accessories come with the Speedster Hot Rod?
A: The Speedster comes with a heavy duty travel bag, truss rod wrench, owner’s manual, and warranty card.
Q: What kind of warranty does the Speedster Hot Rod have?
A: The Speedster comes with a three year limited warranty.
