Travis Bean guitars

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:16 pm

so, I've been looking into these guitar and the more I listen to them, I want one really bad. They're a way out of my price range, so my question is this: are there any Japanese copies or anything similar. I don't expect anything to have the aluminum neck, obviously, I was just curious because I'm not very knowledgeable on all of the old copies around. I've looked into the Gibson 335s but can't find that or a Travis Bean in person and there's no way in hell I can drop over a grand on a guitar I haven't played.

also, how big is the body on Travis Beans? It looks giant because of the 335 shape, but the picture below is w/ a short guy, so it's hard to gain perspective.

Gibson 335s

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:20 pm

travvy so prettye

the tb500 has been a wet dream of mine for quite some time, but i know i'll never be able to afford one. it's crazy because the bridge actually mounts to the neck. wylin'

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:23 pm

I've never really liked the shape of that guitar but I'm sure it'd be really cool to play/own.

Sparky · Post by **Sparky** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:08 pm

As the forum's only Deadhead, I give you Jerry's two TBs:

Though, if I was to lust after a TB myself, it'd look exactly like Willie's 2nd picture. I'm a dark wood slut.

dub · Post by **dub** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:14 pm

Gibson did a 335s in the old Firebrand Series.
Came with Dirty Fingers too.

I'm toying with the idea of an ECG myself actually.
Probably a wood hybrid SG style.

mastermorya · Post by **mastermorya** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:44 pm

The aluminum neck? That's the best part!

Kramer made a fair amount of aluminum neck guitars that you can find for lot less money than a Travis Bean. But the Kramers aren't usually that pretty.

dub · Post by **dub** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:49 pm

I totally forgot about these monstrosities.

http://www.travisbean.de/

avj · Post by **avj** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:52 pm

I'd you want a current-production guitar with an aluminum neck (and frankly, what's the point of a TB copy without one?), check out Electrical Guitar Company as dub mentioned. Yes, they're pricey, but you can get your King Buzzo on.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:57 pm

pretty sure I could find an actual Travis Bean for the price of their stuff.

also, I want fretboard wood. the aluminum neck is super cool but not really what attracts me to the guitar. I just like the shape, looks, and sound of it.

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:01 pm

since budget is the issue, would a used LP DC do it?..can get them used pretty easily with buckers or P90's... way more affordable too

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:14 pm

SGJarrod wrote:since budget is the issue, would a used LP DC do it?..can get them used pretty easily with buckers or P90's... way more affordable too

that's actually a really good idea. I'm going to have to look into that, for sure.

Rox · Post by **Rox** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:18 pm

Travis Beans are boom diggity ... Especially their basses .

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:43 pm

SKC Willie wrote:
SGJarrod wrote:since budget is the issue, would a used LP DC do it?..can get them used pretty easily with buckers or P90's... way more affordable too
that's actually a really good idea. I'm going to have to look into that, for sure.

they usually go for $400-1k used...depending on model, ect..... i will keep an eye out too......

the other suggestion I have is a little odd...Schecter S1?.....really not u style thou....more pointy and gash headstock...but they play great

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:22 pm

Here's my Electrical Guitar Company custom. For some reason I don't have a single decent pic of it.

But yeah, if you want the sound you'll need the aluminium neck.

holyCATS1415 · Post by **holyCATS1415** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:35 pm

My friend has a Travis Bean, it's really cool sounding but the neck is insanely thin.

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:48 pm

Tim, how long did it take for EGC to deliver on your order?

I'm seriously starting to consider saving my bucks for a standard and I want to put my order in as soon as I have most of the cash available, in order to cut down on wait time.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:56 pm

Yeah... I'm pretty close to selling all of my guitars to pay for them to make me an all aluminum mustang.

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:01 pm

Ugh. I must have watched this video a hundred times by now...

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Want so bad.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:02 pm

They recently made an all aluminum hi-flyer that gave me such a 6 string boner that I immediately started checking what the ebay values were on my current guitars.

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:06 pm