Phil

Phil is a UK-based writer and editor with over 20 years in consumer media, including senior roles at the BBC, Travelzoo, and HolidayPirates. He runs Travel Guitars, checking every review against manufacturer specs and current UK pricing rather than relying on marketing copy.
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Best travel guitars: the complete UK buyer’s guide

Short answer: for most players the balanced picks in our travel guitars…

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Yamaha APXT2 review: a 3/4-size guitar with real electronics

The Yamaha APXT2 is a 3/4-size version of the APX500, Yamaha's best-selling…

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Journey Instruments Puddle Jumper review: how small is too small?

Most folding travel guitars ask you to give something up to get…

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KLOS carbon fibre travel guitar review: is it worth it?

An honest, research-based review of the KLOS Carbon Fiber Travel Acoustic Guitar…

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Best capos for travel guitars

Most capo reviews assume a standard dreadnought neck. Travel guitars often don’t…

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Best clip-on tuners for travel guitars

Travel guitars are awkward to tune by ear. Mini bodies put your…

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Best string winders for travel guitars

A string winder doesn’t need a review this long, and it doesn’t…

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Best guitar humidifiers for travel

A guitar that lives in one room adjusts to one climate. A…

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Can you take a guitar on a plane? UK rules explained

The honest answer is: it depends which airline you’re flying with. There’s…

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Traveler Speedster Deluxe review: a headphone amp built in

The Traveler Speedster Deluxe is a full-scale travel electric guitar with something…

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