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Play Away Guitars are UK Specialists in Travel Guitars, Silent Guitars, Lightweight Bass guitars but we also stock small mains and battery amps, effects processors and headphone amps, small stands and all the cables, strings, capo's and tuners that you might need to make travelling with your guitar a breeze. 

We have the largest selection available from stock for next day shipping to the UK and Europe, often with next day delivery. We are also happy to obtain a shipping quote for you to any country or location. Delivery takes a little longer to these locations but most items can be sent to arrive within a few days - just ask. 

Please telephone or email us for helpful and friendly advice and guidance in finding the best guitar for your own needs. 

Of course you can also come in and see us and try any of our range at our showroom - but please, please phone before travelling to check they are in stock and that we actually have them on display in the showroom.

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Premier Dreadnought VAD-2
Premier Dreadnought VAD-2

This is the Voyage-Air VAD-2, the top of the range, full-size dreadnought guitar that also folds in half

It comes complete with its tailored carry case that qualifies as airline carry-on baggage, stows easily in the overhead lockers AND which also has space for your laptop too, in its own detachable bag.

The VAD-2 is a professional, full bodied, full sound guitar built to please the most demanding guitarist. Only the very best woods, hardware, components and construction will be found on this guitar along with top quality finishing touches such as the bone saddle, gold plated tuners, solid sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides.

Now consider the clever patented hinge system and the ease of travel is just the icing on the cake.

So, no need to worry or fret about damaging your guitar, no need to buy a second seat or risk the baggage handling machines.  

UK mainland express delivery £10.00 

This model is on order and expected here in late August

£1295.00
Premier Orchestra Cutaway - VAOM1C
Premier Orchestra Cutaway - VAOM1C

The Premier series groups the top-of-the-range Voyage-Air models and here we have the VAOM1C a full-size OM (Orchestra) style guitar that also folds in half. It comes complete with its own special carry case that can be carried on an aircraft, stows easily in the overhead lockers AND which also has a detachable section for your laptop too!

The VAOM1C is a professional class, full bodied, full sound guitar with a rounded cutaway and which is built to please the most demanding guitarist. 

Only the very best woods, hardware, components and construction will be found on this guitar along with top quality finishing touches such as the bone saddle, gold plated tuners, solid sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides.

The ingenious patented hinge system makes travel a breeze so you have no need to worry or fret about damaging your guitar, no need to buy a second seat or risk the baggage handling machines.

And, when you get where you are going you will have one of the very finest acoustic guitars just waiting to provide hours of pleasure.  

UK mainland express delivery £10.00 

IN STOCK

£1195.00
TheBONE® TheSTAGE B300 WHITE
TheBONE® TheSTAGE B300 WHITE

The top of the range B300 Stage was developed for guitarists for whom a two pickup system is a must. It is fitted with twin custom humbucker pickups each capable of single and twin coil operation and an 8-way selection system.

Ideal for work on-stage or in the studio the B300 has it all whilst offering unmatched portability, flexibility and playing comfort with its innovative lightweight and detachable steel tube "body".

With its headless design the B300 measures just 27 inches long (with the patented “body clip” frame detached), yet it retains the full 24 ¾ inch scale and a 22 fret neck.

With its stunning and very contemporary good looks, superb range of sounds, amazing weight and compact dimensions you will quickly agree that this really is an instrument you would be proud to own and to keep with you at all times.  

This is a SPECIAL ORDER guitar finished in WHITE and we must admit - quite stunning!

IN STOCK

£889.00
TheBONE® TheSTAGE B300
TheBONE® TheSTAGE B300

When only the very best will do....

The top of the range B300 Stage was developed for guitarists for whom a two pickup system is a must. It is fitted with twin custom humbucker pickups each capable of single and twin coil operation and an 8-way selection system.

Ideal for work on-stage or in the studio the B300 has it all whilst offering unmatched portability, flexibility and playing comfort with its innovative lightweight and detachable steel tube "body".

With its headless design the B300 measures just 27 inches long (with the patented “body clip” frame detached), yet it retains the full 24 ¾ inch scale and a 22 fret neck.

With its stunning and very contemporary good looks, superb range of sounds, amazing weight and compact dimensions you will quickly agree that this really is an instrument you would be proud to own and to keep with you at all times.  

When only the very best will do.

IN STOCK

£869.00
TheBONE® TheSTAGE B300 RED
TheBONE® TheSTAGE B300 RED

The top of the range B300 Stage was developed for guitarists for whom a two pickup system is a must. It is fitted with twin custom humbucker pickups each capable of single and twin coil operation and an 8-way selection system.

Ideal for work on-stage or in the studio the B300 has it all whilst offering unmatched portability, flexibility and playing comfort with its innovative lightweight and detachable steel tube "body".

With its headless design the B300 measures just 27 inches long (with the patented “body clip” frame detached), yet it retains the full 24 ¾ inch scale and a 22 fret neck.

With its stunning and very contemporary good looks, superb range of sounds, amazing weight and compact dimensions you will quickly agree that this really is an instrument you would be proud to own and to keep with you at all times.  

When only the very best will do.

IN STOCK 

£869.00
Transaxe BELAIR - Limited Edition
Transaxe BELAIR - Limited Edition

Capturing the vibe from the earliest days of the electric guitar, this Limited Edition guitar has a subtle semi-transparent high-gloss “TV Yellow” finish, and wears a deeply-patterned tortoise pick guard. 

To continue with the period tone, this guitar is fitted with two custom Tonerider™ “Vintage 90 Soap Bar” pickups, and a three-position toggle switch. The tone is said to be "warm yet articulated, and has punch and sustain that is more than surprising".

Fitting its Limited Edition status, this guitar sports deluxe features ordinarily found on much more expensive instruments: solid Alder wood body, solid Canadian Maple neck topped with a solid Rosewood fingerboard, mother-of-pearl fret position dots, and a bridge that’s adjustable for individual string intonation and height.

Only 250 of the Voyage-Air Belair Limited Edition™ guitars are being produced worldwide, and each will have a special, sequential serial number and they will be instant collector’s items: the first full-size folding electric guitars from Voyage-Air!

They are expected to arrive here mid September and we have managed to secure just a very small number.

This model is due to arrive in the UK for the very first time in September and we have managed to secure a small number. We hope to have them here around the middle of September but a final confirmed delivery date is not yet available.

Please let us know if you would like to be informed of availability or wish to place an order now.

ARRIVING VERY SOON


£699.00
RAMBLER CS Cherry
RAMBLER CS Cherry

British designed and hand built in England to suit the most demanding player, the top of the range Rambler CS (Custom Shop) takes its specification just that bit further...

A compound radius, 22 fret neck varies from a 10 inch radius at the nut to 16 inches at the body and provides the best of both worlds: comfort when chord fingering but with reliable low-action string bending for lead breaks. This is then complemented by a Fender roller nut to provide extra tuning stability and wide string weight tolerance for when your playing demands it. 

Add a pair of Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups, each with a coil split, to give you 5 way selection and you will see how the Rambler CS ensures your choice of tone, voice and presence is as wide as possible.

The handmade body is reassuringly solid and perfectly balanced. The guitar has superb sustain and character and with its familiar and full 25½ inch scale it belies its compact 32 inch length.

This really is a no compromise, high performance guitar built to satisfy the most demanding player who also expects to find familiarity and tradition but in a very convenient package.

A travel guitar? No not just that but rather this is firstly a great guitar and secondly a guitar that travels easily. With its perfect dimensions, perfect balance and perfect sound it is also a guitar that could just become your favourite!

Sorry, this Rambler CS has now been sold - congratulations Rob!

£695.00
F-LIGHT Bass
F-LIGHT Bass

Amazing!

Just half the weight of a traditional P-Bass and less than 41 inches long yet with a full 34 inch scale; yes the F-LIGHT bass punches way way above its weight.

Armed with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder the F-LIGHT delivers its punch in a thoroughly modern way with superb tone and all the sustain you will ever need.

Perfectly balanced and proportioned, the smaller contoured body is also supremely comfortable and places the neck and fret board much closer to the players’ body for a much more natural and more relaxed experience. 

This is a key design feature and intended to make the F-Light far more comfortable for any player and especially those with shorter arms, men or women or anyone fed up with a sore back or shoulder!

The F-Light challenges the norm but it also respects tradition and delivers a totally modern solution adapted to the needs of today.

With this bass travelling is not daunting but a pleasure all over again. On a bus, on a train on a plane or simply on foot! 

And when you arrive, you will have the pleasure of playing a superb hand built British bass that can more than hold its own, in any company.

What pleasure. 

Amazing!

Our latest F-Light has been built and set-up and it arrives in just a few days. 

It will be finished in a superb tobacco sunburst and we will post a full set of images just as soon as we can.

£695.00
SoloEtte SONGBIRD Nylon Hybrid
SoloEtte SONGBIRD Nylon Hybrid

Here is the fantastic, all new, US made SoloEtte Songbird Hybrid guitar, a nylon strung instrument with a contemporary 46 mm nut and a gentle 16 inch radius along the fingerboard. A feature which actually continues along the entire body. 

This is certainly guitar with its very own unique look and stunning styling.

The Songbird offers its owners something quite different and it will appeal to the steel acoustic style player, offering a familiar format but with all the warmth and mellowness of a great nylon strung instrument. However, the pure Classical player will also find the Songbird a joy for those wishing to explore some new techniques and musical styles but which is also very familiar.

These guitars are hand made from a single piece of American Hard Rock Maple and benefit from the unique Wright Technologies condenser mic pickup system and an integrated headphone amplifier.  

And of course the Songbird also comes in the go anywhere, play anywhere and top quality package so well proven by the SoloEtte Classical model.

Reassuringly different.

IN STOCK

£675.00
Little Thumper Fretless Bass
Little Thumper Fretless Bass

This innovative new bass has just arrived and here is what SoloEtte has to say about their very newest creation ...

"The Little Thumper is a nylon string, 27 inch scale electric bass that weighs just 3 ½ pounds. This featherweight is the answer to a long sought, shorty/side kick for the bass player on the go. It is instantly playable by seasoned, dedicated 34 inch scale length devotees as well as guitar players.

The magic here is the symbiotic relationship of the big, octave lower, nylon classical guitar style strings in concert with the mysterious pickup. Our SoloEtte pickup is our own invention that we have used on thousands of guitars. 

This combination enables a well-muscled, sweet, deep warmth that growls and thumps. All this comes in a very light-weight, easy to carry, and virtually unbreakable format. 

The sound in headphones is not just a secondary feature for the Little Thumper. The superb stage voice of this performance instrument is almost eclipsed by the awesome deep stereo sound in the headphones. 

A player will use their headphones the majority of the time for practice and composition and then walk it right on stage. All of this and the added advantage of a disassembling frame that comes apart to fit in a compact carrying case." 

What we say is this ... "Well we have only had them here for a couple of hours but our first impression is ... wow, why did nobody think of this before? They sound amazing and they are so light and compact. How can something so little sound so big. A true revelation! Huge grins!"

click here to go to SoloEtte.com if you need to know more right now. 

IN STOCK 

£675.00
Little Thumper Fretted Bass
Little Thumper Fretted Bass

This innovative new bass will be here in a few day but in the meantime here is what SoloEtte has to say about their very newest creation ...

"The Little Thumper is a nylon string, 27 inch scale electric bass that weighs just  3 ½ pounds. This featherweight is the answer to a long sought, shorty/side kick for the bass player on the go.

It is instantly playable by seasoned, dedicated 34 inch scale length devotees as well as guitar players.The magic here is the symbiotic relationship of the big, octave lower, nylon classical guitar style strings in concert with the mysterious pickup. 

The SoloEtte pickup has been used on thousands of guitars. This combination enables a well-muscled, sweet, deep warmth that growls and thumps. All this comes in a very light-weight, easy to carry, and virtually unbreakable format. 

The sound in headphones is not just a secondary feature for the Little Thumper. The superb stage voice of this performance instrument is almost eclipsed by the awesome deep stereo sound in the headphones. 

A player will use their headphones the majority of the time for practice and composition and then walk it right on stage."

So that is what the maker says. What we say is this ... "Well we have only had them here for a couple of hours but our first impression is ... wow, why did nobody think of this before? They sound amazing and they are so light and compact. How can something so little sound so big. A true revelation! Huge grins!"

All of this and the added advantage of a disassembling frame that comes apart to fit in a compact carrying case. 

You can also click here to go to SoloEtte.com if you need to know more about these amazing instruments.       

IN STOCK 

£675.00
EMERALD X7 Life Electro in Red
EMERALD X7 Life Electro in Red

The new X7 is the perfect balance between portability, playability and tone and it boasts an advanced carbon graphite and carbon fibre composite construction that means it can be used in difficult environments and survive where you would not dream of taking or risking a more “normal” guitar.

Compared to the consistently popular X5, the new X7 provide an alternative choice featuring a bigger body, in both width and depth, but with a reduced 24 inch scale length to help keep it very compact too.

The sound is big and rich for what is still a very small guitar and its light weight and compact design make it a great guitar for life on the road or off the road.

This model also features a "B Band” pick-up and preamp with built in tuner for convenience.

Now IN STOCK  

£669.00
TheBONE® TheBASS B2 Active
TheBONE® TheBASS B2 Active

A stunning new and truly innovative instrument for bass guitarists.

TheBONE TheBASS is finally here and we believe that it is the lightest and most compact, full scale bass guitar available - anywhere.

Call it a travel bass if you want. Call it a lightweight bass or perhaps you will call it a compact bass, but whatever you call it, you will call it stunning!

This bass features all the same design concepts that have made TheBONE guitars so good ... a headless design featuring the patented Triff tuning system, a perfectly formed detachable and folding steel tube body frame but now with a hard maple body and bolt on neck.

This is the B2 model which features an active Triff TCB-20 custom humbucker and two channel EQ operated via rotary bass, treble and volume controls.

Without doubt this clever bass design makes TheBASS one of the best playing and most comfortable instruments available. In terms of lightness and compactness it is in a class of its own - made in Switzerland, from a maker you can trust.

The B2 is finished in a black matte body and natural bolt on neck and comes complete with its compact custom Triff carry bag.

Why weight? (if you see what we mean)


IN STOCK

£639.00
SoloEtte CLASSICAL Padauk
SoloEtte CLASSICAL Padauk

The American hand made SoloEtte Classical guitar is designed to provide the details and authenticity required by the practicing classical guitarist so you will find that there are exactly 19 frets, no side dot markers, a scale length of 25 ½ inches (647.7mm), a nut width of 52mm (2.05 inches) and the string spacing at the saddle is 57mm (2 ¼ inches) and the action comes set to the proper classical string height and is adjustable.

There is nothing small or hybrid about the neck. It is the full standard classical guitar neck and with the frame attached, the SoloEtte body simulates the full size Torres classic guitar shape in your lap and balances beautifully.

The medium size frame piece, which supports your right arm, is the edge outline of your guitar and you can rest the weight of your arm on it so your fingertips will hover over the strings right where you would expect. The smaller frame piece in the upper left bout tilts back and affects the depth of the guitar. This is a great feature that pushes the guitar forward a bit so it will lie in the proper plane and not lay back on your chest or point at the ceiling.

You do not need to use a guitar strap and the head does not swing down toward the floor every time you let go of the neck, like some other travel guitars and because the tuners are at the “other end”, this guitar is 5 inches shorter than “normal”. This reorientation of the tuners also helps to create balance and offers superior tuning access.

The unique pickup system uses stereo microphones which react to the movement of air caused by the string vibration inside the special hollow saddle which produces a rounder and fuller sound than more typical piezo style pickups. An integrated stereo pre-amp will drive headphones and a standard guitar amplifier or p.a. system, in either mono or stereo.

Finally, the lightweight, compact and practical SoloEtte is complemented by a custom made soft carry case to ensure great but practical protection when travelling.

Here we see the warmth and colour offered by the Indian Padauk tone wood which offers a more traditional look with its dark fingerboard and body. Again, the one piece design of the instrument neck and body allows you to fully appreciate the character and grain of this fabulous wood which will be finished superbly. 

IN STOCK

£635.00
SoloEtte CLASSICAL Maple
SoloEtte CLASSICAL Maple

This American handmade SoloEtte Classical guitar is designed to provide the details and authenticity required by the practicing classical guitarist so you will find that there are exactly 19 frets, no side dot markers, a scale length of 25 ½ inches (647.7mm), a nut width of 52mm ( 2.05 inches) and the string spacing at the saddle is 57mm (2 ¼ inches) and the action comes set to the proper classical string height and is adjustable.

There is nothing small or hybrid about the neck. It is the full standard classical guitar neck and with the frame attached, the SoloEtte body simulates the full size Torres classic guitar shape in your lap and it balances beautifully.

The medium size frame piece, which supports your right arm, is the edge outline of your guitar and you can rest the weight of your arm on it so your fingertips will hover over the strings right where you would expect. The smaller frame piece in the upper left bout tilts back and affects the depth of the guitar. This is a great feature that pushes the guitar forward a bit so it will lie in the proper plane and not lay back on your chest or point at the ceiling.

You do not need to use a guitar strap and the head does not swing down toward the floor every time you let go of the neck, like some other travel guitars and because the tuners are at the “other end”, this guitar is 5 inches shorter than “normal”. This reorientation of the tuners also helps to create balance and offers superior tuning access.

The unique pickup system uses stereo microphones which react to the movement of air caused by the string vibration inside the special hollow saddle which produces a rounder and fuller sound than more typical piezo style pickups. 

An integrated stereo pre-amp will drive headphones and a standard guitar amplifier or p.a. system, in either mono or stereo.

The guitar is complemented by a custom made soft but durable carry case that provides great but practical protection when travelling.

Shown here is the hard rock maple version which provides a truly contemporary look. This wood has a sleek and glassy feel to both neck and fingerboard and the one piece design allows the wood grain to be fully appreciated and it will be finished superbly.

IN STOCK

£635.00
TheWESTERN® Acoustic Style
TheWESTERN® Acoustic Style

TheBONE TheWESTERN will appeal to all those acoustic steel strung style players who want an authentic and top quality guitar that is so so easy to travel with, practice with and even perform with.

TheWESTERN is sure to amaze you with its clever Swiss engineering, unique design and great quality. 

Of course, it is like no other "acoustic" guitar you have ever seen or played and it eliminates all your travel hassles and feedback nightmares at a stroke.

The guitar features the patented Triff headless tuning system and removable and foldable steel tube body frame which means this full scale guitar will pack down to less than 27 inches in length, less than 3 pounds in weight and barely 3 inches wide!

A piezo pickup and custom EQ with integrated headphone pre-amp from the renowned German Shadow company means you can listen to yourself at any time day or night and you will have no more feedback problems should you take it on stage either!  

Constructed from hard rock maple TheWESTERN is a two piece, bolt on neck/body and headless design that features a fixed compensated bridge and uses standard single ball end strings.

Swiss engineering and design at its best. Beat that.

IN STOCK

£635.00
TheCRUISER® type M2
TheCRUISER® type M2

And here we introduce the ultimate Cruiser model, the TheCRUISER M2.

Ultra light, ultra compact, full scale but now boasting an integrated headphone amp, 2 channel EQ with 5 way distortion and a fully adjustable electric style bridge.

With its very clean and modern headless Swiss design, removable and folding patented steel tubular frame and patented tuning system, this full scale guitar packs down to less than 27 inches in length, less than 3 pounds in weight and comes complete with an amazingly compact gig-bag to make travelling with a great instrument stress free.

TheCruiser has a bolt on neck/body construction and is made from hard rock maple with a Rosewood fretboard, 22 playable frets, a full 24.75 inch scale and a custom humbucker

TheCruiser M2 really is the best of all worlds. All the features of the S and S1 models but with a third knob that switches in 5 levels of superb distortion too – enough to inspire any rock or metal fiend when needed but it all cleans up rather well too!!

Can you continue to travel without one?

Complete with an ultra compact custom carry bag.

IN STOCK

£635.00
TheCLASSICAL®
TheCLASSICAL®

Classical but revolutionary!

Yes, TheBONE goes classical to bring you a guitar that offers all the well proven design objectives, concepts and advantages of the TheBONE philosophy but focussed this time on the classical guitar player - and it is a real beauty to boot.

With a familiar wide nut and flat rosewood fingerboard the guitar also features the Swiss maker's patented detachable and foldable steel tube "bodyclip" frame but this time it is adapted and modified to provide even greater comfort whilst suiting the classical guitarist's more upright playing position.

The clever headless design is perfectly balanced and features a hard rock maple body with a bolt on neck construction which offers a seemingly impossibly small overall length and weight when you are travelling.

With the convenience of an integrated headphone amplifier you can practice where and when you want.

We have little doubt that TheBONE TheCLASSICAL packs down to be the most compact and lightest full scale Classical style guitar available anywhere. With its frame re-attached it is also a pleasure to play and to own.

So, put it in with your luggage or carry it on your shoulder, this is a Classical guitar that can go with you anywhere and be ready to play at any time!

Comes complete with a compact, well made custom carry bag.

IN STOCK

£619.00
Songwriter Orchestra - VAOM06
Songwriter Orchestra - VAOM06

The Voyage-Air VAOM-06 is a full-size acoustic guitar that folds in half, so it can fit into a special backpack case - small enough to qualify as carry-on luggage for all commercial airlines AND with plenty of space for your laptop too - if you wish to carry just one bag on-board!

This model is an OM style (Orchestra Model) full scale (25 ½ inch) acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck and an Indian rosewood fingerboard.

The clever design and patented hinge system means you can fold the neck fully over, with the strings still attached and then transport it anywhere in its custom carry bag.

The carry bag is very clever too. Keep it small for just your guitar or zip attach the custom laptop bag section and this is the only bag you will need to carry on. Carry it or wear it on your back in either configuration - you choose.

And when you get where you are going simply fold back the neck, lock it down and you will only need to fine tune your guitar!

Yes that’s right, no need to buy a seat for your guitar, no worry of being forced to check it in the hold. No decision between your guitar or your laptop - take both!

So it saves you worry, money and it is a very fine guitar too!

UK mainland express delivery £10.00

IN STOCK 

£599.00
Songwriter Dreadnought - VAD06
Songwriter Dreadnought - VAD06

The Voyage-Air VAD-06 is a full-size dreadnought style acoustic guitar that folds in half, so it can fit into a special backpack case - small enough to qualify as carry-on luggage for all commercial airlines AND with space for your laptop too!

This model is a full bodied, full sound, dreadnought style full scale (25 ½ inch) acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck and an Indian rosewood fingerboard.

The clever design and patented hinge system means you can fold the neck fully over, with the strings still attached and then transport it anywhere in its custom carry bag.

And when you get where you are going simply fold back the neck, lock it down and you will only need to fine tune your guitar!

That’s right, no need to buy a seat for your guitar, no risk of putting it in the hold so it saves you money too. 

And a fine guitar to boot!

UK mainland express delivery £10.00

Sorry, this one has been sold but we will have another one here 1st week of August.

£599.00
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