NEW Blackstar Carry On - Travel Guitar!

[@sjgreaves]

Now all we need is to be able to travel...

[@sjgreaves]

@Realest Real Estate Agent The comment was posted a year or so ago, covid made travel more difficult then - aside froom that the comment was intended tongue in cheek, most people got that...

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

Small scale guitars are special and allow unique chords and playing you'd never be able to do on a traditional scale

[@ingeniousmechanic]

Really?

[@whatisiswhatable]

I’m a noob. Would the fingerings be any different?

[@ZJProductionHK]

@@whatisiswhatable yes. Better start with regular size and scale

[@DerpRulesAll]

​@@whatisiswhatableI hope you looked into it. But for the record, the fingerings don't change at all.

[@Gaba.Groove]

I just got one and love it! I had GC set it up and also put 11's on it to match my Strat.

[@adamhester8751]

Just purchased one for travel and camping from GAK. Also for just playing on the sofa. First travel guitar i have ever purchased. Recommend this highly. Great vid by the way.

[@tuktukbulbulbudds8341]

How much u got it for bro?

[@Roomfulofgear]

This has great value proposition even for those who aren't travelling (let's face it, this guitar was not built for 2020 as a concept). I can imagine this being a couch guitar, something you put in the back of the car for trips, or even for school children getting acquainted with the electric guitar.

[@everythingisanAd]

The school kids thing is on point, perfect for a kid who wants to play, then if they get bored and stop playing, dad(or shredder mom) could still use it since it's just short scale rather than a mini kids guitar

[@umatgeratonleik2584]

Actually, I’m back on the road, and with the constant changes in airports, it’s more important than ever to travel light. I’ll stick with my headless though

[@jimthethirdprobably]

it is way too expensive for school children starting out

[@SS-ic6vo]

Just bought one after seeing your video and some of the others online. They're sold out everywhere in black so got the white. I'm a longtime fan of shortscale and travel guitars and I'm stoked to get one of these.

[@stanleyderochea6505]

Please let me know how you like it when you get it. I have one that is about to be returned

[@mystriddlery]

Howd you like it?

[@SS-ic6vo]

I like it. Because of the short scale it takes heavy gauge strings so it's got this big burly sound that would make you think it's a bigger guitar if you couldn't see it. And I like the feel of the Daddario NYXL strings I put on it. One drawback of this super short scale at least for me though is the distance between the frets on the higher end is so small it's hard to finger. You have to be super precise in fretting and pressure up there. But overall I really like the guitar,. Lately I've seen these guitars marked way down to $159.00 and $200.00 with one of the small Blackstar amps. That's a deal for a guitar with the features this one has. I paid $300.00 for mine.

[@mystriddlery]

@@SS-ic6vo Thank you for the reply! Yeah I found one for a good deal and I think you helped me pull the trigger.

[@LeahMacDaniel]

This review was super helpful, thanks!

[@kjogorman3472]

I want one not for travel, but for my tiny hands, short scale and a decent sound

[@Gibthing]

Just wondering what the actual length of the whole instrument is? Can't find that listed anywhere. Great review. Thanks, C

[@madeatta6684]

20.7

[@sfcrotty]

20.7 is the scale length, not the overall length. Blackstar site lists the overall length as 760mm, just under 30 inches. If that’s true, it’s almost exactly the same as the Steinberger Spirit (30.25 inches).

[@morganalvarez5925]

Ideal for busking I should imagine

[@thecaveofthedead]

Great concept. The existence of rechargeable battery powered amps also now makes travel guitars more of a viable alternative to acoustics for travel. They made a great compromise with the feel and aesthetics by the looks. Too many travel guitars don't really look like much.

[@bigbasil1908]

I remember back in the early 90's seeing a teenager and his dad busking in Colchester, England with a plastic 5 liter jerry can converted into an amp. I don't know what batteries it used but it was loud enough to do the busking they were doing.

[@IAmSteveMarks]

Great demo Thom, sounds amazing

[@MrTelecosta]

Looks really cool, doesn’t sound half bad for a travel guitar.

[@reflexreaction3797]

the stuff you're playing at 3:40, what is it?

[@PeterDebreceni]

How well balanced is the weight between neck and body? I’m wondering if neck-dive is a problem.

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

good question!!

[@g0ing1nsane]

Yeah, my Hofner Shorty is exposed to a terrible neck-dive problem, I absolutely hate it. Waiting for the answer as well

[@Naturalbornsucka]

For both this guitar and the hofner, in my experience it is best to tie the headstock to the strap to avoid this neck dive issue.cheers

[@rehamkcirtap]

I'll probably get one of these someday.

[@deniseshaw3871]

What is the nut width please

[@robdangerfield7129]

Anyone know how wide the neck is?

[@ogs1mpson609]

I made the mistake of getting a Taylor GS-mini Koa plus for traveling. It’s a great guitar, but it’s almost to nice to travel with. Also if you road-trip as much as I do you’ll realize that even a travel acoustic takes up too much room.

[@snakehips81]

Personally, I hate bridge pickups in general. I mostly play on neck pickup, or with both neck & bridge pickups together. Wish they made on of these with a neck pickup. Might have to buy one & add a neck pickup in !!!!

[@bobs8351]

Good demo, thanks!

[@bluessumlin...7067]

Cool idea.. love Gordon Smith guitars and have used the Blackstar id core 40w for years great amp.. would like this Carry On travel guitar it's something I have been thinking about for a while!☺

[@MichelleTaylor1]

Great sounding and great quality guitar ❤️

[@neilswan-h2z]

how is the balance? does it have bad neck dive?

[@philosophy4242]

Is it better that the Pignose travel guitar?

[@tuktukbulbulbudds8341]

Hi tom. How much is it priced without the other kits. Just thr guitar alone? Sources from the internet vary i don't know which is which.

[@nomercy4521]

Bit late to the party, but found a brand new one for $150, not sure why so cheap, seller is 5 start with over 4 thousand reviews. Free shipping it said too.

[@greenpeace1671]

6 string ukulele?

[@machitect]

What’s the other guitar on the floor beside it

[@machitect]

Gosh I thought that that was a mini telecaster in the beginning! Haha was that a camera trick

[@Toxicmahn]

cool sounds like the Telecaster

[@jazzspecialist99]

what do you buy the guitar player who has everything??? one of these!!! It just looks so much prettier than most travel guitars, and great features like a proper full size. Will it fit it my stocking?? I'll have to ask the wife!!

[@lawrencepun2483]

is this A tuning? can tune E ?

[@marciomvp9458]

I liked the video. Considering as future purchase. I do not like to have many guitars. I just have a Les Paul and a Strat. And that is good enough. But now with travel resuming, this Blackstar guitar will be very handy.

[@AndiAndrea]

Great video. How much does this guitar weigh?

[@umatgeratonleik2584]

Cool guitar and cool sounds, but with all the wasted space behind the bridge plus the large headstock, I’m guessing that even a full scale headless strandberg (copy, for that price) would be shorter. Again though: cool guitar! I’ll probably buy one if they make a lefty. I think what I might do is put on .08 gauge strings and tune it an octave higher

[@Matser038]

Guys, What's with the tuning???😮

[@bigbasil1908]

Thumbs up anyway, it sounds good even though its inadequate in the length department

[@limerot]

Working in a guitar store and does not know what "coil tap" means. Hmmm...

[@thehardtailmaniac9668]

I live right next to Gordon Smith, they are amazing!

[@clintwilson6380]

No way, nice!

[@treishtrei]

Buuut. Does it chug?

[@blakjack3053]

...ask Ola 😉

[@MrUSSAM]

The problem is not whether I will buy one or not ? It's choosing which one betwen the 2 ? I hope they don't add any more colors ! And I am NOT a fan of these little guitars, not becuse I don't approve, but every one that I've tried, fell far short of being worth more than a Mole Whacker. Looks Like Gordon & B.S. got it right ? We'll find out soon ! Great demo, TY Tom

[@timodelange]

Same here! I will buy one but which color!??! I wish the black one had the tortoise shell guard. This thing will be great for alternate tunings like a proper 6 string open G. Or G standard.. Or all fifths, so.C to B etc etc

[@My-Channel_forever]

Did you end up getting one?

[@stanleyderochea6505]

I suggest looking for a different travel guitar. This one looks pretty but after 3 days of playing around with it i have finally given up on it. Gonna return it as soon as i get time. Will not stay in tune fir even a few seconds

[@Peasmouldia]

Looks and sounds nice for it's size. Problem is that, apart from the fact that I can't move for guitars in my gaff, £300 buys a lot of banjo for your buck these days. Ta.

[@croc3862]

Looks like an affront to God

[@taewankim6283]

Where is the HARD CASE!!!???!!!???

[@nomadenview]

Next review = fernandes Nomad (japan).....

[@almydf1]

well , for me doesn´t make sense call this a travel guitar if it don´t have a built in amp, and i have to carry one with me....making more hard to travel with my....travel guitar?

[@tomaskey6844]

Just got one yesterday and it is terrible! Is it a Friday afternoon special? It will NOT hold tune and the tuners are crappy. The G string has a nasty buzz. The overall sound is dark and it takes extreme and very unusual settings to get a decent sound. I ran it through a Yamaha THR30II, Katana Artist, and a Lunchbox Junior. The tone knob is fine but the volume knob is too loose and is scratchy. Maybe the pickup is okay, maybe not. If I kept the guitar I’d replace the pickup to test it. To make it usable I’d have to replace the tuners, pots, and have a fret job and set up done. That ain’t right for a brand new guitar.

[@johnroberts2012]

Thank me later: baldr - no worries on spotify!

[@bigbasil1908]

18 frets? meh. No thanks. I'll stick with my hofner shorty 24 frets. It does sound nice though

[@PixelStacker]

To the 1%reading this: stay safe, and have a wonderful day! ( My Dream is to become a popular KZbinr) Thanks! ✌❤

[@Phoboss32]

Just too expensive!! The new VOX SDC-1 mini has the better price value and stays also in tune.

[@zenzero7746]

You’re not getting as solid of tone wood in SDC-1, and the neck is shorter and so thinner frets up the neck on the SDC-1, plus the look and binding on this is superior.

[@Phoboss32]

@@zenzero7746 I tried both. For me, the Vox SDC-1 was more ergonomic and the tuning was stable. No wonder with the factory 0.12 strings and the special tuners. The build quality is really impeccable. The frets are perfectly shaped. Tone wise they are similar. Of course, at the price tag of the blackstar, one would expect binding. But this is depending on the taste (and budget). To conclude, both guitars are way better than Fender Mini Strat/Jazzmaster, Jackson Minions and their like.

[@rickbales64]

@@Phoboss32 due to the arthritis in my hands I play a Fender mini. I really love the Strat tone. Does the single coil sound in this guitar compare to a Strat? I would love to have an alternative guitar that I could physically play. But so far listening to most of the demos, it sounds really good with high gain or picking arpeggios on clean chords, but I haven’t heard any real good examples with that funky strat style spank