Traveler Goes Rad, with Upgrades
With its radically shaped body coated in hot electric colors, hot HSH pickup configuration, and fast-action full-scale neck, the Vaibrant 88 Deluxe picks up where the Travelcaster left off, launching a new generation of Traveler Guitars aimed at more aggressive musical styles. Traveler's take on an '80s pointy classic, the first thing you notice about the Vaibrant is the body shape — only slightly larger than the pickguard — with only the essential contours included. It cuts down on size and weight, sure, but it also looks wicked. The Vaibrant 88 Deluxe is the upgraded model, upping the ante with next-level fit, finish, and appointments. While this guitar is certainly portable, it's not just for travel. Its killer sound and playability ensure you'll play it every day — at home, onstage, and in the studio.
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Immense arsenal of mind-melting tone
Among Sweetwater electric guitarists, the HSH pickup configuration is quite popular for the tonal dexterity it affords. On the Traveler Guitar Vaibrant 88 Deluxe, three Traveler V88D pickups — two humbuckers flanking a single-coil — plus 5-way switching give you the same expansive tonal range and dynamic sensitivity. Two control knobs (master volume, master tone) are within easy reach of your pinky, so you can dial in your sound quickly. From chimey single-coil rhythm parts to humbucker-fueled high-gain leads, your every tonal wish is the Vaibrant's command.
Traditional construction elements
While some extra bulk may have been removed from the Vaibrant 88 Deluxe, what remains is a traditionally crafted solidbody guitar that feels great. The body is crafted from alder, which is a popular tonewood for its sound and general light weight. The maple neck bolts to the body in the classic manner with the addition of a comfortable neck heel contour. And to top it all off, Traveler Guitar installed a Floyd Rose 1000FRT vibrato bridge/tailpiece to give you reliable pitch expression with rock-solid intonation.
Travel convenience from the company that defines it
If you're into aggressive guitar music, the Vaibrant 88 Deluxe puts everything you love about your favorite instruments into a package that's ready for the road. From the tip of the headstock to the back of the bridge, the guitar is considerably shorter — and much lighter in weight — than full-sized solidbody electric guitars. And you get all of that without losing anything that makes the guitar a great instrument. Your Vaibrant 88 Deluxe easily fits in your luggage, backpack, or the overhead compartment on the plane. And it even comes with its own custom, low-profile gig bag.
Traveler Guitar Vaibrant 88 Deluxe Features:
- Alder body, gloss finish
- Maple neck, Vaibrant profile, 25.5-inch scale length, satin finish
- Ebony fingerboard, 17-inch radius, 24 jumbo frets, dot inlays
- 2 V88D humbuckers, 1 V88D single-coil; HSH configuration
- Floyd Rose 1000FRT vibrato bridge/tailpiece
- 43mm locking nut; closed-gear tuners
