Which solid-body electric guitar is compact and easy to carry around?
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Squier by Fender Mini Jazzmaster HH Maple Fingerboard
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£142.34 ≈ | Poplar | Maple | 6 | 22.75 in | 2 | HH |
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A reduced-size offset Jazzmaster with a thin poplar body, bolt-on maple neck and 20-fret maple fingerboard, fitted with dual humbucking pickups and a 6-saddle hardtail bridge. It's lightweight and easy to play while offering fat, high-output humbucking tones and simple volume/tone controls with a 3-way selector. ★ Ideal forIts 22.75 in scale length and thin, lightweight poplar body make it compact and easy to carry, ideal as a portable solid-body electric guitar.
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Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe (Travelcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar)
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£149.83 ≈ | Poplar | Maple | 6 | 25.5 in | 3 | SSS |
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The Travelcaster Deluxe is a compact, full 25.5 in scale travel electric guitar with a lightweight poplar body, maple neck, three ceramic single-coil pickups in SSS configuration, and a two-point tremolo. It measures 33.75 in overall length, weighs about 5 lbs 3 oz, and includes a deluxe gig bag, making it highly portable without sacrificing standard playability. This model suits players who want a playable full-scale electric in a much smaller, travel-friendly package. ★ Ideal forIdeal for travelers because its full 25.5 in scale and 33.75 in overall length deliver standard playability in a lightweight, highly portable body (poplar) and included gig bag.
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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Travel Guitar
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£224.75 ≈ | Eastern American hard maple | Eastern American hard maple | 6 | 24.75 in | 1 | Dual-rail humbucker |
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The Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light is a full-scale compact electric travel guitar with a neck-through Eastern American hard maple body, in-body tuners, removable lap rest, and a single dual-rail humbucking pickup. It measures about 28 in overall length, fits in airline overhead bins, and includes a gig bag, making it extremely portable for travel and practice. It offers 22 frets and passive electronics for straightforward plug-and-play use. ★ Ideal forIdeal for a compact, easy-to-carry solid-body electric because its 24.75 in scale, 28 in overall length, lightweight maple neck/body, and included gig bag let you take a full-scale electric in overhead luggage.
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Hofner HCT Shorty Electric Guitar
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£411.98 ≈ | Basswood | Maple | 6 | 24 in | 1 | Open humbucker |
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Compact travel-style solid-body guitar with a basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, 24-fret neck and a single open humbucker pickup; supplied with a gigbag and designed for portability. Its small dimensions retain a full 24 in scale length for familiar playability while being easy to transport. Suits casual players, travelers, and loungers who want a full-scale feel in a compact instrument. ★ Ideal forIdeal because its compact Shorty form and basswood body with a 24 in scale length make it a full-scale solid-body that's significantly smaller and easier to carry than standard guitars.
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Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X (mini compact electric)
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— | Poplar | Maple | 6 | 22.5 in | 2 | HH |
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The Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion is a compact 2/3-scale solid-body electric with a poplar body, bolt-on maple neck, 22.5 in scale and dual high-output humbucking pickups. It's built for fast playability (12 in radius, 24 jumbo frets) and features a 6-saddle string-through hardtail bridge for stability and sustain. Suited to players wanting a small, travel-friendly shred guitar with aggressive tones. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players needing a compact, easy-to-carry solid-body electric because its 22.5 in short scale, lightweight poplar body, and compact Dinky shape make it significantly smaller and more portable than standard guitars.
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Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe Electric
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£149.83 ≈ | Poplar | Maple | 6 | 25.5 in | 3 | SSS |
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The Travelcaster Deluxe is a compact, full 25.5 in scale solid-body electric with a poplar body, maple neck, three ceramic single-coil pickups in S-S-S configuration, 22 frets, and an adjustable two-point tremolo; it weighs about 5 lbs 3 oz and includes a deluxe gig bag. It's designed for portability without sacrificing standard playability and tone. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone seeking a compact, solid-body electric that's easy to carry because it's only 33.75 in long, weighs 5 lbs 3 oz, and retains a full 25.5 in scale and standard SSS pickup versatility.
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Strobel Rambler Classic
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£448.76 ≈ | Poplar | Maple | 6 | 25.5 in | 3 | SSS |
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The Travelcaster Deluxe is a compact, full 25.5 in scale solid-body electric with a poplar body, maple neck, three ceramic single-coil pickups in S-S-S configuration, 22 frets, and an adjustable two-point tremolo; it weighs about 5 lbs 3 oz and includes a deluxe gig bag. It's designed for portability without sacrificing standard playability and tone. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone seeking a compact, solid-body electric that's easy to carry because it's only 33.75 in long, weighs 5 lbs 3 oz, and retains a full 25.5 in scale and standard SSS pickup versatility.
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Fender Mustang PJ Short-Scale (Squier Mini Stratocaster alternatives limited—Fender Mustang short-scale)
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£636.80 ≈ | Mahogany | Mahogany | 6 | 25.6 in | 1 | Piezo (SRT system) |
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The SLG200N is a silent nylon-string guitar with a mahogany body and neck, rosewood/maple detachable frame, and Yamaha SRT piezo-based electronics for realistic amplified tone. It features a 25.6 in scale, 19 frets, onboard controls and headphone output, and a compact collapsible frame with gig bag for travel. Suited for quiet practice, recording, and feedback-resistant amplified performance. ★ Ideal forBecause it has a detachable lightweight frame, compact overall length, and a 25.6 in scale with gig bag, it is easy to carry and ideal as a compact travel-friendly solid-feel guitar.
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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Standard
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£374.59 ≈ | Mahogany | Mahogany | 6 | 24.75 in | 1 | Humbucker (bridge) |
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Compact single-cutaway travel electric with a full 24.75 in scale, mahogany body and neck, in-body tuning and a single high-gain humbucker; designed to be 27% shorter and much lighter than a full-size guitar while retaining standard playability. Includes deluxe gig bag and a built-in headphone amp on some variants for private practice. Suits players who need full-scale playability in a highly portable package. ★ Ideal forIdeal for this question because its 24.75 in full-scale neck plus shortened 28.5 in overall length and lightweight mahogany single-cut body make it a compact, easy-to-carry solid-body electric.
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Blackstar Carry-On Travel Guitar Deluxe Pack
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£337.13 ≈ | Okoume | Okoume | 6 | 20.7 in | 1 | Mini-humbucker with coil-split |
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A compact travel-sized solid-body electric constructed from single-piece okoume with a 20.7 in scale and a coil-splittable mini-humbucker; the Deluxe Pack adds a Fly3 Bluetooth mini amp and premium gig bag. It's lightweight and designed to play like a full-size guitar while being highly portable. Suited for practice, travel, and songwriting on the go. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone seeking a compact, solid-body electric that's easy to carry because it uses a short 20.7 in scale, single-piece okoume construction, and a single mini-humbucker for straightforward tone.
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Blackstar Carry On Travel Guitar
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£224.75 ≈ | Okoume | Okoume | — | 20.7 in | 1 | Mini-humbucker with coil-split |
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Entry-level Ibanez GIO GRX70QATEB is a compact solid-body electric with a poplar body (quilted maple art-grain top), bolt-on maple neck and jatoba fretboard, 25.5in scale, and H-S-H Infinity pickups with a tremolo bridge. It offers versatile tones and lightweight portability for beginners and gigging musicians seeking a budget-friendly, full-featured instrument. ★ Ideal forWell-suited because its 648mm/25.5in scale, lightweight poplar body, and compact S-style shape make it easy to carry and comfortable for travel.
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Ibanez GIO Series Mini/Short Scale (e.g., GRX70QATEB or Squier Mini Strat equivalents)
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£166.32 ≈ | Poplar | Maple | 6 | 648mm/25.5in | 3 | H-S-H |
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Entry-level Ibanez GIO GRX70QATEB is a compact solid-body electric with a poplar body (quilted maple art-grain top), bolt-on maple neck and jatoba fretboard, 25.5in scale, and H-S-H Infinity pickups with a tremolo bridge. It offers versatile tones and lightweight portability for beginners and gigging musicians seeking a budget-friendly, full-featured instrument. ★ Ideal forWell-suited because its 648mm/25.5in scale, lightweight poplar body, and compact S-style shape make it easy to carry and comfortable for travel.
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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric (24.75 in)
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£262.21 ≈ | Eastern American hard maple | Eastern American hard maple | 6 | 24.75 in | 1 | Dual-rail humbucker |
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The Ultra-Light Electric is a very compact, headless solid-body travel electric with a full 24.75 in scale, neck-through construction, and in-body tuning. It uses Eastern American hard maple body and neck, a dual-rail humbucker pickup, and ships with a gig bag and removable lap rest, making it extremely portable for travel and practice. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone wanting a compact, easy-to-carry solid-body electric because its 24.75 in full-scale neck, headless in-body tuners, and 28 in overall length make it much smaller and lighter than a standard electric.
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Ciari Guitars Ascender
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£1497.63 ≈ | Basswood | Mahogany | 6 | 24.75 in | 2 | Humbuckers |
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The Ascender is a full-sized, professional foldable electric guitar with a weight-relieved basswood body, PLEK-machined mahogany neck, and a patented folding hinge that reduces its length to 18.5 in for travel. It ships fitted with Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers, locking tuners, and a Tune-o-Matic style bridge, making it suitable for stage and studio use. Multiple configurations and finishes are available. ★ Ideal forIts folding design (folds to 18.5 in) plus a full 24.75 in scale and lightweight basswood body make it compact and easy to carry while retaining standard playability.
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Epiphone Power Player SG (compact)
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£149.09 ≈ | Mahogany | Mahogany | 6 | 22.73 in | 2 | HH |
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A 3/4+ compact SG with a mahogany body and bolt-on mahogany neck, 22.73 in short scale, Indian laurel fingerboard, and dual Epiphone humbuckers; includes gig bag, strap, cable and picks. It's built for smaller players and travel while retaining classic SG tone and controls. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players wanting a compact, easy-to-carry solid-body guitar because its 22.73 in scale length and reduced mahogany body make it noticeably smaller and lighter than a full-size SG.
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Yamaha SLG200N Silent Guitar
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£658.54 ≈ | Mahogany | Mahogany | 6 | 25.6 in | 1 | Piezo (SRT system) |
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The SLG200N is a silent nylon-string guitar with a mahogany body and neck, rosewood/maple detachable frame, and Yamaha SRT piezo-based electronics for realistic amplified tone. It features a 25.6 in scale, 19 frets, onboard controls and headphone output, and a compact collapsible frame with gig bag for travel. Suited for quiet practice, recording, and feedback-resistant amplified performance. ★ Ideal forBecause it has a detachable lightweight frame, compact overall length, and a 25.6 in scale with gig bag, it is easy to carry and ideal as a compact travel-friendly solid-feel guitar.
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Traveler Guitar LTD EC-1 Electric
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£486.97 ≈ | Mahogany | Mahogany | 6 | 24.75 in | 1 | Humbucker |
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The LTD EC-1 is a compact full-scale solid-body travel electric with a carved mahogany body and mahogany neck, Indian laurel fingerboard, and an ESP-designed active ALH-200B humbucker. It keeps standard 24.75 in scale playability in a 30 in overall-length, lightweight package with locking tuners and a gig bag included, aimed at touring players and commuters. Active electronics (9V) deliver high-output tone suited to rock and heavier styles. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone asking which solid-body electric is compact and easy to carry because it has a full 24.75 in scale in a 30 in overall length and weighs about 5.25 lbs, giving full-size playability in a travel-sized body.
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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric
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£262.21 ≈ | EASTERN AMERICAN HARD MAPLE | EASTERN AMERICAN HARD MAPLE | 6 | 24.75 in | 1 | DUAL-RAIL HUMBUCKER |
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A very compact, full-scale travel electric with a neck-through maple construction, in-body tuning (no headstock), a single dual-rail humbucker and 24.75 in scale length. It's extremely light and includes a gig bag and removable lap rest for easy transport. Suited for players who need a full-scale playable instrument that fits airline overheads. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone wanting a compact, solid-body electric they can carry easily because it is only 28 in long, weighs about 3 lbs and retains a full 24.75 in scale length.
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