Traveler Guitar

The Escape MK-II is the most sophisticated full-scale acoustic/electric travel guitar on the market. Features include an ergonomic body co-designed by John Carruthers, a full 25 ½”-scale neck, and an L.R. Baggs Custom Element-Hybrid pickup system with onboard headphone preamp so you can plug headphones directly into the guitar and Play Anywhere. The MK-II comes with a deluxe 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 - 10 3/4 in.
Body Thickness- 1 5/8 in.
Overall Depth - 2 1/8 in.
Length - 30 in.
Weight - 4 lbs. 8 oz.
Pick-ups - L.R. Baggs under saddle Element-Hybrid transducer
Hardware - Chrome 14:1 Gear ratio (closed gear)
Electronics - Custom L.R. Baggs Element-Hybrid system w/ onboard EQ and Headphone amp
Finish -- Natural Satin finish and white binding
MSRP - $699.99 (USD)

Q: Are special strings needed for the Escape MK-II Steel guitar?
A: No. Any conventional guitar string you chose will work. The MK-II Steel String 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 MK-II Steel is equipped with two standard strap pins.

Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod?
A: Yes, the Escape MK-II Steel has a fully adjustable truss rod with easy access through the end cap.

Q: Like the Traveler Pro Series, does the Escape MK-II Steel have “Stethophones” or any personal listening device?
A: The Escape MK-II Steel is equipped with an L.R. Baggs Custom Element-Hybrid preamp/headphone amp for private listening.

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 MK-II Steel plug into any of my amps?
A: Yes, the Escape MK-II Steel has a standard 1/4 inch output, which you can use to plug directly into an amp, or into headphones.

Q: Is the body and neck a solid piece of wood?
A: No, the Traveler Escape MK-II Steel’s body is alder with a bolt-on maple neck.

Q: What kinds of pick-ups are installed in the Escape MK-II Steel?
A: The Escape MK-II Steel comes with an L.R. Baggs custom Element-Hybrid pickup system and headphone amplifier.

Q: Are there any moving parts on the Escape MK-II Steel?
A: No, the Escape MK-II Steel has no movable parts. When you take it out of its gig bag, you are ready to play.

Q: Is the scale of the Escape MK-II Steel MK-II like my acoustic?
A: Yes, the Escape MK-II is a traditional full 25 1/2” scale.

Q: What accessories come with the Traveler Escape MK-II Steel MK-II?
A: The Escape MK-II Steel comes with a deluxe gig bag, truss rod wrench, owner’s manual and warranty card.

Q: What kind of warranty does The Traveler Escape MK-II Steel MK-II have?
A: The Traveler Escape MK-II Steel comes with a three year limited warranty.

Q: Where can I see and play the Escape MK-II Steel MK-II?
A: Please use our dealer locator or call us at 909-307-2626 Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time and we will be glad to help you in any way.