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Travis Bean TB500 Gen 1 Black Imron

Travis Bean TB500 Gen 1 Black Imron

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Regular price $8,200.00 USD
Regular price $8,750.00 USD Sale price $8,200.00 USD
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We are very excited with the return of the aluminum neck Travis Bean designed guitars!

Here is a TB500 Gen 1 with smooth MOP block inlays, triple chunky humbuckers with on/off/split coils through one volume and one tone. The neck is a T6061-T651 aluminum polished to see your smile! The Finish is a rich and reflective Black Imron paintjob to complete the sharp contrast of the entire guitar. It is housed in a sturdy TKL hardcase to ensure maximum protection.

It Weighs 11 lbs and 12.9oz

24.75 scale T6061-T651 wrought aluminum neck with polished finish
-Jescar medium/jumbo nickel frets
-Grover Tuners
-3 ply vintage black pickguard
-3 high gain stainless steel covered TBD humbuckers with type 1 magnetic substructure and Alnico 5 slugs
-1 volume, 1 tone and 3 individual three way switches: center off, up is single coil, down full humbucker
-Thermax teflon coated coax cable NOS from NASA for use in the ISS. Silver plated copper wire processed in oxygen free environment to prevent oxidation.
-Reon Mil spec 500K pots
-Sprague Caps
-Switchcraft jack and toggle switch
-EGC/TBD string through bridge
-EGC/TBD “Sansui” style chrome plated knobs
-Black Imron finish
-2 piece maple body
-bell brass nut
-Curt Mangan nickel wound 10-46

Need more info?

Give us a call: 703.368.3434

Email us: matt@mattsguitars.com

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9780 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110

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Setup & Inspected

At Matt's Guitars, each guitar undergoes meticulous setup and inspection procedures before it leaves our hands. Our team of skilled technicians ensures that every instrument meets our high standards of playability, tone, and craftsmanship. From adjusting the action to fine-tuning intonation, we strive to deliver guitars that exceed expectations.
Our setups include: New strings, truss rod adjustment, file nut slots, intonation adjustment, tuner & hardware tightening, string height adjustment, set bridge height, set saddle radius, balance & adjust tremolo, set pickup height, body polish, clean fretboard, fret polish, finger board moisturizer, electrical inspection, and other things depending on the guitar.