The Original Escape is a full 25 ½” scale acoustic/electric travel guitar equipped with a headphone preamp. The Original Escape’s custom Shadow piezo pickup & EQ system sounds great through headphones or an amplifier, and its compact body shape and full-scale neck have made it one of our most enduring models. Includes gig bag and fits in airline overhead compartments.
Neck -Eastern American Hard Maple
Body - Alder
Fingerboard - Ebonized Rosewood
Frets - 22-medium
Scale Length - 25 1/2 in.
Fingerboard Inlays - Pearloid
Neck Width at Nut - 1 3/4 in.
Body Width - 8 1/4 in.
Body Thickness- 1 5/8 in.
Overall Depth - 2 1/8 in.
Length - 29 in.
Weight - 3 lbs. 12 oz.
Pick-ups - Shadow Piezo
Hardware - Chrome 14:1 Gear Ratio (Closed Gear)
Electronics - Custom Shadow pre w/ onboard EQ and Headphone Amp
Finish -Natural Satin Finish
MSRP - $499.99 (USD)
Q: Are special strings needed for the Escape guitar?
A: No, any conventional guitar strings you choose will work. The Escape comes equipped with D’Addario EJ15 Phosphor Bronze Round Wound Extra Light Acoustic Strings.
Q: Can I place a strap on my guitar?
A: Yes, the Escape is equipped with two standard strap pins.
Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod?
A: Yes, the Escape has a fully adjustable truss rod, with easy access through the endcap.
Q: Like the Traveler Pro Series, does the Escape have “Stethophones” or any personal listening device?
A: The Escape is equipped with a preamp that doubles as a headphone amplifier. Use a 1/4" to mini-plug (1/8”) adapter to plug in your headphones. You can switch from headphone to amp mode and control volume, treble, and bass from the preamp. NOTE: unplug your guitar when not in use to avoid draining battery power.
Q: Are Batteries needed to operate the headphones?
A: Yes, the preamp/headphone amp is powered by a 9-volt battery.
Q: Can the Escape plug into any of my amps?
A: Yes, the Escape has a standard 1/4” output jack for plugging into an amp.
Q: Is the body and neck a solid piece of wood?
A: No, the Traveler Escape’s body is alder, with a maple bolt on neck.
Q: What kinds of pick-ups are installed in the Escape?
A: The Escape comes with a Shadow, under the saddle, acoustic piezo pick-up.
Q: What kind of warranty does The Escape have?
A: The Escape comes with a three year limited warranty.
Q: Where can I see and play the Escape?
A: Please use our dealer locator or call us at 909-307-2626 Monday through Friday 9-4 Pacific Time and we will be glad to help you in any way.
Q: Are there any moving parts on the Escape?
A: No, the Escape has no movable parts. When you take it out of the gig bag, it is ready to play.
Q: Is the scale of the Escape like my acoustic?
A: Yes, the Escape is a traditional full 25 1/2” scale.
