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The Ultra-Light Electric is where minimalist design meets maximum portability. Built for players who want full-scale performance without the bulk, this compact electric guitar has been helping musicians practice, travel, record, and jam anywhere since 2007.
Designed from the ground up for life on the move, it delivers full-scale playability in an impossibly compact package while producing very little acoustic volume when unplugged—perfect for practicing almost anywhere.
At only 28 inches long and just over 3 pounds, the Ultra-Light Electric fits where full-size guitars simply can’t—without sacrificing the familiar feel of a real electric guitar. Whether you're headed to rehearsal, hopping a flight, or sneaking in practice at home after midnight, the Ultra-Light Electric is always ready to go.
For over 30 years, Traveler Guitar has been building instruments designed to go wherever music happens. The Ultra-Light Electric remains one of the purest expressions of that mission: full-scale feel, ultra-compact portability, and zero excuses to leave your guitar behind.
Overall rating: 4.6772485 / 5 from 189 reviews.
The Ultra-Light Electric guitar is highly praised for its exceptional quality, compact size, and portability, making it an ideal travel and practice instrument. Customers appreciate its lightweight design, ease of use, and the great sound produced by its pickup.
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"One of the best portable guitars I’ve come across. The build quality is excellent and it feels surprisingly solid for a travel guitar. As someone who travels overseas frequently, it allows me to keep practicing wherever I go. Its compact size makes it easy to fit into my luggage without taking up much space. Highly recommended for musicians who are always on the move."
"I wanted a guitar small enough that I could sit in my easy chair and work through scales, triads, chord changes and memorize the fretboard during the late evening while we watch a little TV. But to practice effectively it had to have a full-length fretboard. I also wanted to make sure I could: put flatwounds on it, raise and lower the action and adjust the truss rod. I put locking quick release buttons for my strap and got it hanging on the side of our bookcase - out of sight but always on my mind. I bought it factory direct because it was the best deal and customer service was fantastic. My Ultra-Light Electric came sooner than expected and is everything I wanted."
"Pretty much as good as a compact guitar like this can be. No frills, no complicated setup, just plug it into a little amp and play while you're on the go. Love mine"
"Love this thing. I’m a pilot it goes on all my trips. I take it on motorcycle rides occasionally as well. it’s very light. Plays great. So far EXTREMELY durable lol"
"I was absolutely surprised by how much I love this little guitar. We bought it as carry-on for longer trips but it's actually fun to play and sounds great. I keep it near my desk and play it frequently when I'm on long meetings as a participant-only. I often don't even bother with my headphone amp - it even sounds good "acoustic" Unfortunately, my baby was stolen in a car break-in recently. I ordered a replacment for the original the next day. Reached out to the company today to get the receipt for the original from a few years back (for insurance) and got a response in under 15 minutes. Freaking amazing!"
"Just got this ultralight electric model and feels nice in my hands. Smooth neck and fretboard and powerful tone"
"Received the Ultra-Light 5-String Bass. When I opened package, WOW! A great looking, high quality instrument. I plugged it in, and it needed, the following, A-Action way too low (for me), B-Thumb rest in the way (for me), C-Wall hanger on the top not really (for me). I called Traveler (actually spoke to someone) and was instructed to shim the bridge saddle with card stock to raise the action. I did so, removed the thumb rest and wall hanger and POW! Just what I need. I have some high line stuff like, Modulus, Status Graphite, Steinberger XL2, Ernie Ball, Fender, G&L, etc. This thing may not measure up to those (Lawd, some cost 10 time as much), however it is just what I need to practice, anywhere. I'm actually going to use it as a backup in the event of battery failure etc. , when playing live. I highly recommend this for anyone that needs a compact, go anywhere, quality bass."
"I purchased my first Traveler Guitar about 20 years ago (a Pro-Series Standard), and it has journeyed with me faithfully on both business and pleasure trips. The many years of rough handling left it with a small crack near the bottom (it is still totally playable), so I decided to replace it. Recently, I purchased a new Ultra-Light Electric, and I am very happy with it. Tuning is easier, and string replacement seems improved. The new pickup produces rich, clean tones, as well as nice overdrive. I expect this guitar to easily last another 20 years or more."
"I’ve been wanting to write a review of this guitar for a while now. About six years ago I purchased the ultralight acoustic, then purchased the ultralight electric a little over a year ago. Both guitars came perfectly setup and have held up exceptionally well with weekly air travel. As an airline pilot, both of my guitars are well-traveled. I take one with me every time I leave for work. They are quiet, so playing in a hotel room anytime day or night will never disturb your neighbors. I use both a headphone amp and a mini travel amp. The headphone amp is nice while around people in airports or while sitting in the back of airplanes. Played quietly, the mini amp is great for hotel rooms and is nice because you don’t need headphones in your ears. Since these are travel guitars the gig bags are essential included accessories. Although I need to replace the bags after a couple years of use, they are well built and adequate to keep the guitar safe. The strap makes it easy to throw over your shoulder and carry through airports while keeping your hands free. I can’t say enough good things about these guitars. They are excellent. They keep me productive while I’m traveling and are simply a lot of fun to play. I almost don’t feel like I’m at work when I’m playing them. I highly encourage anyone who already plays guitar, or wants to learn guitar and travels frequently to consider Traveler Guitar’s Ultralight Series."
"Ours arrived with no issues. Great setup. Perfect intonation. The neck is very easy to play. Sounds surprisingly good too. We travel with a Spark Go amp, which more than makes up for the lack of a volume and tone control on the guitar. Since we bought it two months ago, the Ultra Light has been to Montana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, London and North Wales. Going to North Carolina and Atlanta next month. Stays in tune too. Without a strap, the guitar has moderate neck dive. It is perfectly balanced on a strap. Most of the time I use a neck strap and don't bother attaching the lap rest. The thing is so light there isn't any reason to put some of the weight on my leg. 5 stars overall, but of course there are compromises due to the compact size. It is awkward to tune and the strings "stick" slightly due to the over the tail and through the velcro routing. Once it is tuned it stays in tune better than most guitars so this is a minor issue. There isn't anywhere good to rest your right arm when playing. Minor issue."
At Traveler Guitar, we believe in going the extra mile to ensure that every instrument, regardless of price, is shipped in flawless condition and perfectly set up for your next adventure.
