Gots me a killer travel guitar!

axepilot · 10-08-2008, 07:51 PM

I travel all over the world in my job, sometimes to some less than desirable locales, and I was in dire need of a very portable guitar rig. I just received my Steinberger Spirit after three month's backorder. Killer tone wasn't an issue with buying it; I just wanted a very portable, very playable guitar that sounded at least OK for me to keep my sanity.

Surprise!

This little jewel actually sounds pretty damn good!

All I need now is a pocket Pod, and I'm set.

djwilbanks · 10-08-2008, 09:28 PM

Now all you need is one of those stepped hats like Devo!

axepilot · 10-08-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Now all you need is one of those stepped hats like Devo!

LOL!

SpinWheelz · 10-08-2008, 10:17 PM

Will you fit that red amp into the overhead compartment or will the airlines charge you extra to check it in?

axepilot · 10-12-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpinWheelz

Will you fit that red amp into the overhead compartment or will the airlines charge you extra to check it in?

LOL! I wish it would fit.

kluson · 10-12-2008, 03:05 PM

cool , great idea!

Wuchak · 10-12-2008, 03:23 PM

Very cool!

When you're ready for the next level of portability for only $499 you get what looks to me like a ninja with a sword on it's back.
Travel Guitar-Travel Guitars-Stewart Stowaway

kspeed · 10-12-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuchak

Very cool!

When you're ready for the next level of portability for only $499 you get what looks to me like a ninja with a sword on it's back.
Travel Guitar-Travel Guitars-Stewart Stowaway

Wow, I can't imagine how potentially awful that thing sounds!

To the OP, my local GC always has one or two of them in stock and I always wondered how they play/sound. What sort of music or tones does it lend itself to?

axepilot · 10-13-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kspeed

Wow, I can't imagine how potentially awful that thing sounds!

To the OP, my local GC always has one or two of them in stock and I always wondered how they play/sound. What sort of music or tones does it lend itself to?

To my ears, it's definitely more of a rock guitar than anything else.............but YMMV.

It's just a travel guitar for me - it plays nicely and sounds good enough for me to enjoy myself with it when I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere for weeks or months on end.

Big John · 10-14-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Now all you need is one of those stepped hats like Devo!

Wuchak · 10-14-2008, 04:31 PM

What are you using as a portable amp?

axepilot · 10-16-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuchak

What are you using as a portable amp?

Right now I have a Digitech Genesis 3 desktop processor. It sounds good but it's a hassle to carry with the wall wart, etc.

I'm going to buy a pocket Pod soon.

Texas07R8 · 10-16-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big John

It's not too late... or is it? Awe screw it, go ahead and whip it good.

axepilot · 10-16-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas07R8

It's not too late... or is it? Awe screw it, go ahead and whip it good.

DAMMIT!...............................now I have to find the flower pot hats and Sarah Palin shades.........................and I thought I was all set.........................

djwilbanks · 10-17-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by axepilot

DAMMIT!...............................now I have to find the flower pot hats and Sarah Palin shades.........................and I thought I was all set.........................

And the black jumpsuits!

axslinger · 10-26-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Now all you need is one of those stepped hats like Devo!

I believe the called them "flower pots"

Leendrix · 10-28-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by axepilot

I travel all over the world in my job, sometimes to some less than desirable locales, and I was in dire need of a very portable guitar rig. I just received my Steinberger Spirit after three month's backorder. Killer tone wasn't an issue with buying it; I just wanted a very portable, very playable guitar that sounded at least OK for me to keep my sanity.

Surprise!

This little jewel actually sounds pretty damn good!

All I need now is a pocket Pod, and I'm set.

Very nice I must ad

I might sugest the new Roland Cube street amp! It runs on six AA batterys, i beleive 8 amp prestes, from acoustic, to classical, to Jazz, To Rock/metal!

Check it out

lexluthier · 10-28-2008, 06:13 PM

I owned 4 real Steinberger GL's, and to be honest the import Spirits (and the Hohners) sounded better.

axepilot · 10-29-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Leendrix

Very nice I must ad

I might sugest the new Roland Cube street amp! It runs on six AA batterys, i beleive 8 amp prestes, from acoustic, to classical, to Jazz, To Rock/metal!

Check it out

Thanks!

I need something "pocket small". The places I travel (tents in the desert) put a premium on personal space. I've played the pocket Pod and it's good enough for me to use in keeping my sanity, and small enough to stuff in the gig bag with a pair of headphones.

yowser · 11-08-2008, 04:10 PM

Just got off a cruise and one of the one man shows played one of these coupled with his apple notebook. It sounded good.

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