Anything Else to Look at Before Buying a Harley Benton GS Travel?

Jim

As above really. I have no more than £150 to spend on an accoustic and would prefer a smaller than standard one. Thomann’s returns policy is appealing but I’m wondering what else is worth considering? Second hand is a bit of a minefield, so wouldn’t mind some guidance if there’s alternatives to be had. 

Stratavarious

EKO Evo Mini was a total surprise.  Beat out a mini Martin and a baby Taylor in a blind tone/playability test for my wife. 

Really good tone and playability.   Might stretch the budget though. 

Jim

Will have a look into those, thank you!

Gandalph

Mate of mine got the Harley Benton travel guitar. It really was awful...high action, sharp uneven frets and a nut filed by an orangutan (his words).
Have you considered a Gretsch Jim Dandy? 

bertie

if you can push the size up a tad  -   a used V300 is very hard to beat 

here's one for £99

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394663380523?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=EAIaIQobChMIjfHjvO3e_wIVBLLtCh3iqgvtEAQYBSABEgJOjfD_BwE

shufflebeat

 Vintage Statesboro series.

https://acousticreview.co.uk/news/vintage-launch-paul-brett-statesboro-whisky-sour/

Jim

Listening to sound reviews the Jim Dandy didn’t really suit what I was after. 

I’m very tempted with that V300!
Will also check out the Vintage Statesboro models too!