USED TRAVIS BEAN / TB2000 KOA [05]

TRAVIS BEAN TB-2000, produced in 1978, is now in stock!

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Clifford Travis Bean was an American string instrument maker and machinist from California.
In 1974, he partnered with MarcMcElwee and GaryKramer to produce high-end electric guitars and basses with machined aluminum necks.
TravisBeanGuitars to produce high-end electric guitars and basses with machined aluminum necks.
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Gary Kramer is the founder of that Kramer company that grew rapidly in the 1980s with Edward Van Halen on the billboard and disappeared like a comet.
He is the founder of that Kramer (now one of the Gibson brands).
In the early days, Kramer also released aluminum neck guitars and basses under the Kramer brand.

The TB-2000 was used by Bill Wyman and Mick Karn and became known to bassists, while the guitar version, the TB-1000, was used by Keith, Ron Wood, Garcia, and many other guitarists, bringing it into the spotlight.
For some reason, the overwhelming majority of users were British, perhaps because the cold sound of the TB-1000 matched the British sound.

The unique aluminum construction of the base, neck, and back-threaded ball end, where the pickups and bridge are mounted, achieves an ultra-super-long sustain and a beautiful bright, piano-like tone.
The unique construction and the aluminum neck have been talked about for a long time, but the appeal of this instrument is its beautiful sound with a surprisingly wide range that can be used for modern music.
The body is made of KOA, and the beautiful grain in the inorganic aluminum is also eye-catching.
The volume and tone knobs have been replaced, and the pot shaft has loosened over time to keep it original, but it has not been replaced.

This is a one-of-a-kind, extremely rare and unique instrument that was born between the cracks of history. It is cool to the touch!

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Item rank: B+
Year of manufacture: 1978

Case: Nazca orange GIG case
Weight: 4.83kg
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Item Rank: B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use

Serial Number: 814
Year of manufacture: 1977
Country of manufacture: USA
Case: Nasca Orange GIGABEAT Case
Weight: 4.83kg

specs: 4.83kgs

Grade
B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use

12 months old

Serial No.
814

Year of manufacture
1977

Country of manufacture
USA

Case
Nasca Orange GIGABEAT Case

Weight
4.83kg