Travis Bean TB1000A Artist 1970s Natural
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $3,955 — $7,325
Travis Bean started producing innovative aluminum neck guitars in 1974. By combining a solid wood bodies with a metal neck and centerpiece, Bean hoped to avoid the instability and warping that sometimes came with conventional metal guitars. Bean produced around 3,600 instruments until 1979, which have since become highly prized by a variety of players including noise rock titans like Steve Albini. The TB1000A was a slightly upgraded version of the regualar TB1000S and featured block inlays and a carved top
Years of Production: 1975 - 1979
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Composition: Koa body, Aluminum neck
Notable Trave Bean Players: Steve Albini, Jerry Garcia, Duane Denison
Note: Pictured example is from 1977