Electric travel guitars with a full-scale neck.
A travel guitar only earns the name if you still want to play it when you are not travelling. Every Laika compact electric keeps a full 25-inch scale and standard fret spacing on a body that measures about 75 by 22 centimetres, so it fits carry-on luggage and your technique at the same time.
The bodies are milled from a single seasoned board of ash or alder, the necks from roasted maple, and the bridges, saddles and tuners are machined from brass in our own workshop. Pickups are professionally hand-wound to order for the specific instrument.
from $1,549
10 models, built to order in 3 to 5 weeks. Configure wood, finish, pickups and frets on each model page and pay by PayPal, Venmo, card or ETH.
Laika Mustang S
Guitar · 25"
Laika Tele
Guitar · 25"
Laika Meteora
Guitar · 25"
Laika SG
Guitar · 25"
Laika Mustang
Guitar · 25"
Laika Double Cut
Guitar · 25"
Laika Deluxe
Guitar · 25"
Laika 1st in Space
Guitar · 25"
Laika Str Boden
Guitar · multiscale
Laika K696
Guitar · 25"
Questions about travel guitars.
Is it full scale?
Yes. Most Laika guitars use a 25" scale with 22 to 24 frets and standard fret spacing, the body is compact, not the neck. Basses use a 30" scale; the Laika 7 and Boden models are multiscale. Exact scale length is listed on every model page.
Does a Laika fit in airline overhead bins?
Laika travel guitars are about 75 cm (29.5") long and 22 cm (8.7") wide, designed to travel as carry-on and fit most overhead bins. Airline policies vary, so we recommend checking your carrier's carry-on dimensions before flying.
Can I customize pickups?
Yes. Every pickup set is professionally hand-wound to order, and you can choose the configuration (H / HS / HH / single-coils) and the specific set. Tell us the sound you want and we will recommend.
How long does production take?
Most custom Laika guitars are built in 3 to 5 weeks after full payment. International delivery usually takes about 4 weeks depending on destination, customs and carrier conditions. (Full-size K696 models take longer, see the model page.)