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Overhead Electric Black Travel Guitar – OE990BK

Overhead Electric Black Travel Guitar – OE990BK

Regular price $799.00 AUD
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With our patented removable neck and headstock, the OE990BK Electric Overhead travel guitar assembles in less than a minute and packs away into a killer carry-on sized backpack with room for all your gear! Imagine taking full-sized electric guitar on a plane with ALL your gear – in a single carry-on-sized backpack that even converts to carry the fully-assembled guitar! Ergonomically designed with a balanced weight ratio and bevels in all the right places, not to mention a striking charcoal black flamed-maple finish,  the OE990BK looks, feels, and plays like a full-sized guitar. That’s right, it has a standard 1 11/16 nut, 25-inch scale length, and even full-sized headstock with locking tuners!  If you’re looking for an electric guitar that feels and plays like a quality electric should, looks sexy on stage, and travels like a dream – look no further.

Dimensions

Body Length: 44.5 cm (17.5 In)
Total Length: 96.5 cm (38 In)
Lower Bout Width: 33.7 cm (13.25 In)
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 52*34* 19 cm (20.5*13.4*7.4 In)

Weight

Weight: 3.5kg (7.6 Lbs)
Weight With Case: 6 kg (12 Lbs)

Returns

1. Returns
We accept returns within 7 days from the date of purchase. To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused and in the same condition as received. It must also be in the original packaging.

2. Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If approved, the refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment within 5 days.

3. Exchanges
If you need to exchange an item for a different size or color, please contact us within 14 days of your purchase. Items must be in the original condition and packaging. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

4. Shipping
To return your product, please mail it to 65a Alford street, Mount Lofty, QLD 4350. You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.

5. Damaged or Defective Items
If you receive a damaged or defective item, please contact us immediately. We will replace the item or issue a refund after assessing the situation.

6. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding our return and refund policy, please contact us at sales@journeyinstruments.com.au

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Designed for Travel

  • The Overhead™ Electric travel guitar uses a patented collapsible neck system along with a removable headstock that enables assembly/disassembly in under a minute
  • Custom full-featured travel backpack fits the entire collapsed guitar with ample room for all your gear – cables, pedals, laptop, clothes and more! It even converts to carry the fully-assembled guitar. 

Feature-Packed Full-Sized Electric Guitar

  • The OE990 Series collapsible electric guitar is engineered to feel and play like a full-sized electric, yet packs away for stress-free travel convenience.
  • The standard-sized solid wood body with full 25” scale, 1 11/16 nut, 22 frets and standard-sized headstock performs and feels like a full-sized electric guitar should – and looks great whether you’re rocking out on stage or just jamming with friends.
  • Features premium specs such as full-gloss body with ergonomic bevels, flamed maple top, and satin maple neck. On top of that, it also includes a bone nut, Rosewood or Composite fingerboard, locking Journey 18:1 tuners, steel hardtail bridge, and dual coil-splitting humbucker pickups.
  • Super stable and tested for thousands of assemblies: steel hard tail bridge, zero nut, carbon fiber neck rod reinforcement, patented stainless steel latch and bolt mechanism, stainless steel headstock assembly rods.
  • Full-featured premium travel backpack: padded guitar body compartment with string protector panel, pockets for headstock and neck, laptop pocket, full-sized backpack compartment, organizer pocket, iPad pocket, water bottle holders, and converts to carry assembled guitar.

Detailed Specifications

Body Shape:
Ergonomic Single Cutaway with arm, back, and cutaway bevels

Body:
Solid Poplar With Flamed Maple Top

Markings:
Standard Dot Position Markers With Journey Logo Inlay On 12th Fret

Scale:
25 In (635 Mm)

Finish:
High Gloss Polyurethane finish on body, Matte Polyurethane neck finish

Bridge:
Adjustable Steel Through-Body Hardtail

Tuners:
Journey 18:1 Locking Chrome Tuners

Electronics:

Dual Coil-Splitting Humbucker Pickups With 3-Way Switch

Controls include Master Volume and Tone (push/pull coil-tap)

Removable Neck Assembly:

Patented Journey Instruments Stainless Steel Latch And Bolt Neck Assembly

Nut:

Deep-Slotted Bone Nut With Custom Designed Removable String Retainer And Zero Fret.

Neck:

Medium U-Shaped Maple Neck Reinforced With Dual Carbon Rods And A Two-Way Adjustable Truss Rod

Neck Width At Nut: 1 11/16 In (43 Mm)

Neck Width At 12th Fret: 1.96 In (50 Mm)

Neck  Thickness At 1st Fret: 0.88 In(22.5mm)

Neck  Thickness At 5th Fret: 0.91 In(23mm)

Neck  Thickness At 9th Fret: 0.92 In(23.5mm)

16 Frets To Body On Cutaway Side

22 Frets Total

Fret Board:
16-Inch Radius, Rosewood or Composite

Medium Hardened Nickel-Brass Alloy Fret Wire

Strings:
Light Gauge Nickel Wound Nano-Coated

Strings Spacing:

34.5 mm at nut

51.8 mm at saddle

Guitar Dimensions And Weights:
Weight: 7.6 Lbs (3.5kg)
Weight With Case: 11.5 Lbs (5.2 kg)
Maximum Depth: 4.64 In (4.5 cm)
Minimum Depth: 1.77 In (8.9 cm)
Body Length: 17.5 In (44.5 cm)
Total Length: 38 In (96.5 cm)
Lower Bout Width: 13.25 In (33.7 cm)
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 20.5*13.4*7.4 In (52*34* 19 cm)

 

Travel Backpack Specifications

Convertible Design:

Transport your guitar completely disassembled for convenient packing and traveling, or use the neck sleeve to convert the case into an assembled guitar backpack.

Carry-On and Travel Friendly:
Total backpack size fits within most carry-on baggage requirements – with room for extra gear!
Durable 1050D high-grade ballistic weave polyester external case with premium polyester and velour lining

Padded backpack straps with adjustable chest strap

Padded top grip handle

Padded and vented mesh back for extra comfort

Horizontal Strap to secure onto a rolling luggage or carry-on roller case.

Dual side mesh water bottle pockets

Side compression straps to keep gear in place

Superior Guitar Protection:

Extra-padded guitar body compartment with premium velour and padded panel to prevent string abrasion

Padded neck sleeve (19*4*1 in)  and headstock pocket (9*3.25*1 in)

Extra Features and Pockets for Your Journey:
Massive 40L+ main storage compartment to fit all your main gear: pedalboard, cables, gear, clothing…

Full-sized padded internal laptop pocket fits laptops up to 18 inches!

Elastic cord to secure neck sleeve

Organizer Pocket with removable key fob

Front Tablet Pocket

Maximum Case Dimensions:

L*W*H: 20.5*13.4*7.4 in (52*34* 19 cm)

*NOTE: To preserve string lift, you must detune 1 full tone before detaching neck. Also, this guitar can handle high-tensions strings, BUT because high tensions strings are more brittle, you must detune 3 full steps or your strings will wear out quickly and break.

Shipping

SHIPPING INFO

1. Processing Time
Orders are typically processed within 2 business days. 

2. Shipping Methods
We offer standard shipping option only which is usually within 7 days but can be as much as 21 days for special orders.

3. Shipping Areas
We only ship to Australia and New Zealand

4. Tracking Information
Once your order has been shipped, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information. This allows you to monitor the progress of your delivery.

5. Shipping Delays
In rare cases, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions delays may happen. While we strive to provide accurate delivery estimates, we cannot guarantee specific delivery dates.

6. Shipping Address
Please ensure that the shipping address provided during checkout is accurate. We are not responsible for items shipped to incorrect addresses. If a package is returned due to an incorrect address, additional shipping fees may apply for reshipment.

7. Lost or Stolen Packages
We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages. If you believe your package has been lost or stolen, contact the shipping carrier for assistance.

8. Returns due to Failed Deliveries
If an order is returned to us due to multiple failed delivery attempts, the customer will be responsible for any additional shipping costs to resend the package.

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our shipping policy, please contact us at sales@journeyinstruments.com.au