The Traveller

For the kora player on the road

The e-kora is ideal for the modern griot on the go. Compact and durable, the perfect instrument when you just need to plug in and play loud. The passive dual-pickup system is perfect for use with pedals and effects. Say goodbye to noise and feedback problems.

SPECS:

Model: The Traveller
Cost: starting at $1250.-US

TUNING:

Key: F (can be transposed as high as A)
Scale: heptatonic
Range: F2 – A5 (87.307 Hz – 1760Hz)
Note Layout: Traditional
Handedness: Right/Left optional

STRINGS:

Number: 21 (22nd String Bb2 optional)
Material: Nylon, Nylon Wound
String Gauge: Medium/Heavy

BODY:

Wood: Walnut, Maple
Finish: French Polish/Oil

BARS:

Wood Species: Maple
Surface: smooth
Finish: French Polish

PICKUP SYSTEM:

State: Passive
Output: 1/4 in. Mono
No. Pickups: 1

CONTROLS:

Knobs: Volume/Tone

Material: Bubinga

Pickguard: Tortoise 3-ply

PICKUP :

Type: Piezo Transducer

BRIDGE:

Wood Species: Maple
Style: Beveled
Finish: French Polish

BRIDGE PLATE:

Wood Species: Maple
Finish: French Polish

TAILPIECE:

Style: Trapeze
Material: Nickel Plated Steel

SKIN:

Species: Cow

FASTENERS:

Type: Screws w. Finish Washers
Material: Nickel Plated Steel

NECK:

Wood Species: Maple
Construction: Solid
Design: Slotted
Inlay: No
Veneer: No
Finish: French Polish

TUNERS:

Brand: Grover Sta-Tite
Turn Ratio: 14:1 or 18: 1 optional
Material: Nickel Plated Steel