Travis Bean Guitars (TBG) started in 1974 and ceased production in 1979. The factory was located in Sun Valley, CA and employed approximately 20 employees throughout it's run. Travis Bean guitars was an innovative company creating high quality instru
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- Founded:
- Travis Bean, Marc McElwee and Gary Kramer
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Sebastien Roy Hello, I use a Kramer 350G 1976. I never play on a travis bean. 6000$ vs. 500$, so.. which difference between? 2-3k for the travis bean name, this baby is very expensive!
Bill
Greetings all!
I remember with fond memories my one and only TB1000A, which I bought new back in 78. I sent it to Travis Bean to have him install coil tap switches - he kept it for 4 months - so that might make this Bean a little unique. You can see the switches in the pic next to the neck vol control.
I sold the guitar ...when times got tough in 1982 - a decision I regret to this day.
I can't remember the serial number, but I'm pretty sure it was 4 digits. You can't tell in the pic but it had a gorgeous flame koa body. I've been through the database but I haven't seen it yet. I'd love to find it again, even if just to know it's being cared for...Read More
I remember with fond memories my one and only TB1000A, which I bought new back in 78. I sent it to Travis Bean to have him install coil tap switches - he kept it for 4 months - so that might make this Bean a little unique. You can see the switches in the pic next to the neck vol control.
I sold the guitar ...when times got tough in 1982 - a decision I regret to this day.
I can't remember the serial number, but I'm pretty sure it was 4 digits. You can't tell in the pic but it had a gorgeous flame koa body. I've been through the database but I haven't seen it yet. I'd love to find it again, even if just to know it's being cared for...Read More
Dave Long I have had my trav since 1980 TB1000S 625#...I love it....Can you even get bridge saddles for these anymore??..D
Jake Horner Hiya All. I just received my first Bean today ! Woo Hoo TB1000A #851
Rolf Yngve Uggen Hi. I'm the lucky owner of a black TB1000S. Cheers
Marc O'Hara Thank you Mr. Donovan for setting the record straight on my guitar blog. I have since updated the post regarding Travis Bean guitars. I can still recall the feel of that TB-1000S I played at Keller's Music in Cincinnati back in the late 1970's. It was set up perfectly and played beautifully. Beans were and are excellent musical instruments.
Rory Elliott O'Connor
Mon Dieu. Anyone else spotted this yet? Probably the most gorgeous guitar i've ever seen!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1978-Travis-Bean-
Patrik Steinhauser fingers crossed guys....i might be the proud owner of a TB 2000 (lefty) bass next month. after almost 8 years of desperate searching....
Greg Brown
Marc McElwee was my repair guy after he left T.B. and God I miss him. I heard he went to Lockheed or something like that. You could hand him a great guitar (in your mind) and he'd dress the frets, intonate etc.....It would come back and play like a million bucks. Next guitar on my collection list is a T.B. If anyone kn...ows where he is I have about 9 guitars that need his help. Thanks Mark for all you help back in the day. 1983?Read More
Xose Lois García Hi everyone :)
