washburn Rover or Guitar works Traveler? any good?

[Guitartanzon]

was looking to get one of these....just to foolaround with...not expecting much but they are good finger chording practice tools...anyone have experience with the washburn
rover travel guitar or a travel guitar, similar shape made by a company called guitar works. both go for about 140 bucks. do not like the looks of the martin backpacker....appreciate your comments.....thank

[ship of fools]

Got my Rover as a present from a bunch of Washburn forum lovers and well I like it makes for easy practice any where you go.

ship

[woodbox]

I have both the Guitar Works and a Rover.

They are both predictably "stunted" due to the tiny body, with the tone nod going to the GW.
But the Rover is louder, which seems odd cuz its noticeably smaller.
The Rover is also brighter, the GW more mellow and full.
(remember, neither are "full", im speaking of relative contrast)

The Rovers case is a big plus.
It's really nice.
The convenience of grabbing that concise little case and taking it along is the main reason I keep my Rover.
It went with me to an event just the other night.
They are both great conversation starters.

If the GW came with a similar case, or if it fit in the Rover case, you'd have a great little set up. But the GW came with no bag or case and is just a bit longer, wider and thicker, so no go.
I found a Baby Taylor bag that the GW swims around in.
It works, but added to the overall cost of the package.

Another plus for GW was the guy selling them.
Really good communication and obvious care and concern.

Based on my experience, if I were to recommend one, I say buy the Guitar Works.

[woodbox]

Turns out the Guitar Works does come with a bag now, but that wasn't the case when I got mine.