Blackstar Carry-On ST Travel Electric Guitar in Jet Black

£169.00

The Blackstar Carry-On is a portable, travel-sized electric guitar that plays and feels like a serious full-sized instrument. It’s the ultimate travel companion for the creative musician who wants to write and practice on the go, whenever they feel inspired! The Carry-On Guitar ST is a standard version of Blackstar’s popular Carry-On Travel guitar. This […]

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Description

The Blackstar Carry-On is a portable, travel-sized electric guitar that plays and feels like a serious full-sized instrument. It’s the ultimate travel companion for the creative musician who wants to write and practice on the go, whenever they feel inspired!

The Carry-On Guitar ST is a standard version of Blackstar’s popular Carry-On Travel guitar. This particular version has a bolt-on neck and a full body gloss finish — retaining all the quality, playability and tone of its sibling but at a more affordable price-point!

Key Features

  • Light and compact electric guitar that retains all the playability and feel of a full-sized guitar.
  • String-through-body design yields excellent sustain and stable tuning.
  • Punchy-sounding mini humbucker.
  • 1:14 ratio sealed tuners make tuning easy and stable.
  • 12-54 string gauges creates the tension and feel of a full-sized electric guitar.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: 1-Piece Poplar
  • Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

  • Neck Wood: 2-Piece Maple
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Scale Length: 20.7″ (527mm)
  • Fingerboard Wood: Laurel
  • Number of Frets: 19

Hardware

  • Bridge: TOM-Style (String-Through)
  • Tuners: Sealed (1:14 Ratio)
  • Knobs: Chrome Tele-Style
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Strings: 12-54

Electronics

  • Pickup: Mini Humbucker
  • Controls: Volume, Tone

About the manufacturer

Blackstar

Blackstar are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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