I’m just a traveling man

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I’m just a traveling man

Posted by Guitargeezer on May 28, 2022 at 5:44 am

On day 9 of an epic journey through Scandinavia. Traveling with a “puddle jumper guitar” and finding at least ten minutes a day to log in and daily challenge. Today visiting Alborg, Denmark, a Baltic island. Just happens to a huge festival going on which is like a Nordic version of Mardi Gras (but it’s a Saturday).

N-lightMike replied 3 years, 10 months ago 5 Members · 9 Replies
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albert_d

Member
May 28, 2022 at 6:03 am

Wipe that grin off your face! You are having too much Joie de vive.

Great job on staying consistent @Guitargeezer-Jack
- Guitargeezer
  
  Member
  May 28, 2022 at 7:40 am
  
  Yes, @albert_d Having too much fun to be legal. Check out http://www.karnevaliaalborg.dk
N-lightMike

Member
May 28, 2022 at 12:37 pm

Too much fun, Jack @Guitargeezer-Jack . The opportunity to travel through Scandinavia and have all these wonderful experiences. That is truly “epic”. I’m very happy for you. Tell us more about your “puddle jumper guitar”.

MG 😀
- Guitargeezer
  
  Member
  May 28, 2022 at 3:14 pm
  
  Mike — The distance between the fretboard and strings is a bit high even with shims provided. It gives my fingers a work out. There is a shorter bridge but haven’t switched to it. The guitar is “what it is” for travel. I do have to tune it constantly! Any guitar is far better than no guitar‼️
  - N-lightMike
    
    Member
    May 28, 2022 at 5:22 pm
    
    Brand? Model? Wood? Nut width? Scale length?
    
    Even expensive guitars frequently have to be set up. That’s why I like Epiphones, they usually come set up. Most manufacturers use the excuse that different people like them set up differently. Not so much.
    
    <font face=”inherit”>Anyway, I’m glad you have a guitar to use on your travels. That’s cool. And one thing that can make a “travel” guitar a travel guitar is that it’s inexpensive and you don’t mind if something happens to it. Is this that kind of travel </font>guitar<font face=”inherit”>?</font>
    
    MG 😀
  - Guitargeezer
    
    Member
    May 29, 2022 at 1:24 am
    
    Solid Sitka top/African mahogany body/Rosewood fretboard – 23” scale, 1 11/16 nut – made by Journey Instruments – “Puddle Jumper” PJ410N – collapsible travel guitar – comes with soft case travel on bag 18.5 x 12.5 – the neck detaches in order to fit within.
    
    https://journeyinstruments.com/product/puddle-jumper-pj410n/
    
    🇳🇴 Strumming in Oslo today 😁
  - N-lightMike
    
    Member
    May 29, 2022 at 11:11 am
    
    Ok, my bad, Jack @Guitargeezer-Jack . That’s funny, you said it was a Journey guitar and it was a “Puddle Jumper”. I could have looked that up had I realized the Puddle Jumper was the actual model name. I have heard of Journey guitars and that they make some pretty good guitars. I really don’t know much about them.
    
    It’s very cool that you are able to keep up your guitar routine. That’s awesome. Most people just put it on hold while they’re on a trip. You’re the true guitar geek.
    
    MG 😀
stevieblues

Member
May 28, 2022 at 5:08 pm

Congratulations on sticking with the routine on the road. 👏 Enjoy your travels, and festivities. It’s good to have fun! 🙂😎
Kitman

Member
May 29, 2022 at 7:34 am

@Guitargeezer-Jack congrats on preparing in advance to make some adjustments so you can continue your guitar routine on the road. The trip sounds great!

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