Product: Travis Bean TS-1000
Price Paid: N/A
Submitted
12/20/2004
at
06:01am
by
Dennis
Email: none
Features
:
9
Made in USA, Sun Valley, California bought in 1974
Solid body, Hawiiian KOA wood, natural
2 Volume, 2 Tone controls
Alinco double humbuckers
Aluminum neck, rosewood fretboard, Gibson jumbo frets, tuneable bridge
Grover tuners
Sound
:
10
Excellent for Blues, some rock. Not meant for a 335 substitute.
Hughes & Kettner, zenAmp combo, with GNX4 effects/recorder
Very rich and bright sound, massive sustain
I have no dislikes. With the present state of effects control, I
find this guitar to meet all my needs, for my focus.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Action and fit, pretty flawless.
All adjustments done to my satisfaction.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
No challenge to any kind of usage (except water).
Bullet proof in every way.
Needs no back up, but who would chance it?
Customer Support
:
5
Company out of business, needs no special support.
Bought in 1974
Overall Rating
:
10
Playing since 1968
Also own a Guild accoustic, F50R since 1977
Travis Bean is a classic and I treat it with extream care.
