Travis Bean

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Travis Bean used to make excellent guitars and basses, unfortunately he passed away on the 10th of July, 2011.

We have left this page here as a tribute and so you can discuss the excellent instruments Travis used to make.

178 thoughts on “Travis Bean”

  1. Looking for White TB1000
    Bill Marriott

    Hi folks;

    Yes, another wannabe TB owner. I have been looking on and off for a white TB 1000, prefer artist, but a standard
    might do at the right price. Even though I love my old Les Paul, and my Hagstroms, ever since I played a friends
    TB1000 many years ago, I always considered it my ‘dream’ guitar, and have deciced it time to get serious about finding
    one. Any leads greatly appreciated.

    Take care

    Bill Marriott
    [email protected]

    1. Re: Looking for White TB1000
      marko

      i have a really nice tb 1000 white ill sell it for 3k firm please do not respond if not serious
      thanx
      marko: Hi folks;

      : Yes, another wannabe TB owner. I have been looking on and off for a white TB 1000, prefer artist, but a standard
      : might do at the right price. Even though I love my old Les Paul, and my Hagstroms, ever since I played a friends
      : TB1000 many years ago, I always considered it my ‘dream’ guitar, and have deciced it time to get serious about finding
      : one. Any leads greatly appreciated.

      : Take care

      : Bill Marriott
      : [email protected]

    2. Re: Looking for White TB1000
      marko

      i have a really nice tb 100 white ill sell it for 3k firm please do not respond if not serious
      thanx
      marko: Hi folks;

      : Yes, another wannabe TB owner. I have been looking on and off for a white TB 1000, prefer artist, but a standard
      : might do at the right price. Even though I love my old Les Paul, and my Hagstroms, ever since I played a friends
      : TB1000 many years ago, I always considered it my ‘dream’ guitar, and have deciced it time to get serious about finding
      : one. Any leads greatly appreciated.

      : Take care

      : Bill Marriott
      : [email protected]

  4. tb 400
    ian brown

    my dad says he has a tb 400, and i cannot find a price for it anywhere, he says he baught is somewhere in the mid- 70’s and says that at the time there was the 400 500 and 600 models available. he baught the 400 model, now i want to get an apraisel, and i can’t find a price for, someone please let me know, the number 41. let me know if anyone knows anything. its black, and has a white platlet on it, 3 knobs, black metal neck, and black t shaped head, and the tuner keys were made in easte german, or west( i cannot remember off hand) thanks. By the way, the guitar was baught in wisconsin.

    thank you again
    -ian

    1. Re: tb 400
      phil hoyland

      : my dad says he has a tb 400, and i cannot find a price for it anywhere, he says he baught is somewhere in the mid- 70’s and says that at the time there was the 400 500 and 600 models available. he baught the 400 model, now i want to get an apraisel, and i can’t find a price for, someone please let me know, the number 41. let me know if anyone knows anything. its black, and has a white platlet on it, 3 knobs, black metal neck, and black t shaped head, and the tuner keys were made in easte german, or west( i cannot remember off hand) thanks. By the way, the guitar was baught in wisconsin.

      : thank you again
      : -ian

      Hello

      Is this guitar for sale?

    2. Re: tb 400
      hank

      Hello

      The models are the following:
      TB500 Guitar w/Single Coil pickups
      TB1000S Guitar Standard
      TB1000A Guitar Artist (Carved Top, Block inlays)
      TB2000 Bass
      TB3000 Guitar Wedge
      TB4000 Bass Wedge

      For more information on Traivs Bean Guitars … go here:
      http://www.travisbeanguitars.com. There are many people that view the forum… that might be able to help.

      : my dad says he has a tb 400, and i cannot find a price for it anywhere, he says he baught is somewhere in the mid- 70’s and says that at the time there was the 400 500 and 600 models available. he baught the 400 model, now i want to get an apraisel, and i can’t find a price for, someone please let me know, the number 41. let me know if anyone knows anything. its black, and has a white platlet on it, 3 knobs, black metal neck, and black t shaped head, and the tuner keys were made in easte german, or west( i cannot remember off hand) thanks. By the way, the guitar was baught in wisconsin.

      : thank you again
      : -ian

        1. Re: i have a bean guitar for sale
          Patrick

          : : i have a bean for sale

          What kind of bean is it? Is it a Travis Bean 1000 Artist Koa wood or Alder wood? If so what condition is it in, what’s the serial number and how much?

      1. Re: i need a bean guitar
        Rev. Jerry Baysinger

        : : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

        : email me and I will email you a picture
        ——————————————
        I have a Travis Bean Standard for sale, bought new 1978, ser 1100 (100th one of the 1000 series?), only one with roll over top edge like a strat, and out of phase switch. No other one sounds like this one. Played about 6 months,in case ever since, not even strung up since 78. Quit playing it due to torn rotator cuff, it made my arm go numb. Will be priced about $8,000.

        1. Re: i need a bean guitar
          mike

          do you still have this?…photos?

          : : : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

          : : email me and I will email you a picture
          : ——————————————
          : I have a Travis Bean Standard for sale, bought new 1978, ser 1100 (100th one of the 1000 series?), only one with roll over top edge like a strat, and out of phase switch. No other one sounds like this one. Played about 6 months,in case ever since, not even strung up since 78. Quit playing it due to torn rotator cuff, it made my arm go numb. Will be priced about $8,000.

    4. Re: i need a bean guitar
      rob

      : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

      i own #238 e-mail me i will send a photo

    5. Re: i need a bean guitar
      rob

      : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

      I HAVE #238 ALMOST MINT COND RESPOND AND I WILL SEND PICS AND PRICE
      RR

    6. Re: i need a bean guitar
      hank

      : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

      I would highly suggest keeping your eyes on Ebay. Also, if you are interested in learning more about beans… and possibly find guys selling them, check out these sites:

      http://www.travisbeanguitars.com
      http://www.travisbean.com

      Prices vary… usually a bean sells for $800-$1000+ on ebay. You always hear about the guys who picked one up for $200, etc… but that is rare.

      1. Re: i need a bean guitar
        Randy Terrell

        I’m looking for a Bean too.-R.T.: : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

        : I would highly suggest keeping your eyes on Ebay. Also, if you are interested in learning more about beans… and possibly find guys selling them, check out these sites:

        : http://www.travisbeanguitars.com
        : http://www.travisbean.com

        : Prices vary… usually a bean sells for $800-$1000+ on ebay. You always hear about the guys who picked one up for $200, etc… but that is rare.

      3. Re: i need a bean guitar
        david

        : : how in the hell can i get my hands on a travis bean guitar???contacts???prices????help???

        pure freakin’ luck….not that that helps, of course…

  8. New Travis Bean Website!!
    hank

    New Travis Bean Website!!

    Hello

    I would like to announce the birth of new Travis Bean Guitar website.. an unofficial resource center. I would like all of your help in contributing. When you get some time, please check it out: http://www.travisbeanguitars.com

    Thank you very much.

  9. PICK GUARD
    MIKE IMPLICITO

    I JUST PURCHASED A ’75 TB1000S AND I’M MISSING THE PICK GUARD. IT’S ALONG SHOT BUT DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I MIGHT FIND ONE

    1. Re: repairing a separating fretboard.
      John

      I encountered the same problem and decided to try removing the entire finger board. Nasty business. It came off farely well untill about 2/3 down towards the pickups, then it stuck like heck. Unfortunately a chunk got left behind on the aluminum. I suggest lifting it from both ends if possible, although you may find it impossible to get under the end that hasn’t already lifted away on its own. Also note that after removal, the board will curl up like fried bacon. Put lots of weight on it until you re-attach it. Good luck! As an alternative, try injecting an epoxy under the board with a syringe and then clamping everything down.
      I would try this before I tried removing the whole thing.
      Please note, I’m not an expert or a guitar repair guy. I’m only telling you what I tried. Don’t take this as professional advice!

    2. Re: repairing a separating fretboard.
      Brent

      : Hey does anyone know how the aluminum plate beneath the fretboard was adhered to the aluminum of the neck? Mine has separated at the nut and continues for about 3 inches towards the body. Nobody seems to know how to fix it, I’m thinking of peeling the whole thing off and epoxying the whole thing back together. Any better ideas?- thanks doug.

      1. Re: repairing a separating fretboard.
        Brent

        : : Hey does anyone know how the aluminum plate beneath the fretboard was adhered to the aluminum of the neck? Mine has separated at the nut and continues for about 3 inches towards the body. Nobody seems to know how to fix it, I’m thinking of peeling the whole thing off and epoxying the whole thing back together. Any better ideas?- thanks doug.

        Sorry about the mis-post. Alembic knows the most about wood and glue when it comes to guitars and basses

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Doug
      Doug

      Hey does anyone know how the aluminum plate beneath the fretboard was adhered to the aluminum of the neck? Mine has separated at the nut and continues for about 3 inches towards the body. Nobody seems to know how to fix it, I’m thinking of peeling the whole thing off and epoxying the whole thing back together. Any better ideas?- thanks doug.

    1. Re: travis bean
      boogieman

      Check out this fan page for Travis Bean info
      http://www.lexiconoclast.com/bean/index.html
      Also check out the Guitar Auctions on Ebay – there usually are one or two listed
      I dont follow the Guitars but the Basses usually go for around $1500
      List yours on Ebay with a high minimum – that way you can withdraw but still find out the value of it
      it in the open marketplace.

      : I have a Travis Bean with number 924. Can anybody tell me if my guitar is worth anything, and what year it is made in

    1. Re: What happen to the new Bean's?
      Chris

      : I can’t seen to locate the Travis Bean wedsite for
      : the new guitars. Can you help?

      I have a feeling he’s "closed shop" again. I doubt anyone was willing to pay $6,000+ for one of the new travis bean guitars / basses. I think the older ones look cooler anyway. Not to mention I’m sure the new ones didn’t play much better than the originals… Then again, I’m kinda biased. I own a black lefty standard bass and a cream color wedge bass 🙂 And I payed less than half of the $6,000 he’s asking for a new standard for the both of them combined. Sure the newer ones are quite more "advanced" as far as the design and manufacture goes, but I don’t think anyone thinks a new wedge is worth $8,000 because it’s semi hollowbody with an all aluminum back. The only way I’d spend that kind of $ on a new one was if I could afford to throw away that kind of money and just buy it to show my appreciation for his amazing ideas and craftmanship.

      4. Re: are you interested in trading bass
        cmoses

        :
        : : I can’t seen to locate the Travis Bean wedsite for
        : : the new guitars. Can you help?

        : I have a feeling he’s "closed shop" again. I doubt anyone was willing to pay $6,000+ for one of the new travis bean guitars / basses. I think the older ones look cooler anyway. Not to mention I’m sure the new ones didn’t play much better than the originals… Then again, I’m kinda biased. I own a black lefty standard bass and a cream color wedge bass 🙂 And I payed less than half of the $6,000 he’s asking for a new standard for the both of them combined. Sure the newer ones are quite more "advanced" as far as the design and manufacture goes, but I don’t think anyone thinks a new wedge is worth $8,000 because it’s semi hollowbody with an all aluminum back. The only way I’d spend that kind of $ on a new one was if I could afford to throw away that kind of money and just buy it to show my appreciation for his amazing ideas and craftmanship.

      5. Re: What happen to the new Bean's?
        Paul Beekman

        : Nevertheless, doesn’t anybody have any idea where Travisbean.com has gone? Has anybody actually seen a reissue – and where are they all now? How many were made? I’ve never once seen one for sale anywhere in the world, or heard of an owner. Was it all a hoax? Who out there in bean land has actually laid eyes on one of these so-called "re-issues" (which are so utterly different from the originals, I’d say they were a completely new guitar – they sound even better to me).

        1. Re: What happen to the new Bean's?
          lg

          : : Nevertheless, doesn’t anybody have any idea where Travisbean.com has gone? Has anybody actually seen a reissue – and where are they all now? How many were made? I’ve never once seen one for sale anywhere in the world, or heard of an owner. Was it all a hoax? Who out there in bean land has actually laid eyes on one of these so-called "re-issues" (which are so utterly different from the originals, I’d say they were a completely new guitar – they sound even better to me).

          I inquired about the new beans about a year ago. I found their website by accident. After e-mailing them many times, I repeatedly got no reply. eventually, I linked to Bernie Hepner of Edenhaus guitars. He was a distributor for Travis Bean. After speaking with him, he told me that his company actually made the new Bean guitars for TB under a contract. I think he said about 9 or 10 were made. He said he did not know the where abouts of them.
          I have an Artist circa 1978, and was actually looking to buy one of the new ones, but I can’t find them either.

            2. Re: there is another aluminum guitar option
              Terry Little

              There is yet ANOTHER Aluminum Guitar option-and that would be us here at Alumisonic- You can check us out at Aluminum Guitars . com. We have a cold forged TRUE Aluminum Arch Top as well as Thin Line and Tele Type Guitars. Ours are unique in the fact that we have no bolts or screens, and a special chambering system. We offer wood and carbon graphite necks.

            3. Re: there is another aluminum guitar option
              Antoine Ribieras

              : our group has developed a 100% aluminum guitar simular to the bean except theres no wood and the guitar is 3/4" thick.
              : our prices are less than half the price of the new beans (which i cant seem to find any info on either) and are flawlessly CNC machined. we also make aluminum basses and drumkits. for info email me with your mailing address and i’ll send you stuff immediately if not sooner.

              Hello,

              Could you send me some information on your aluminum basses? Thanks a lot.

            4. Re: there is another aluminum guitar option
              paul

              : our group has developed a 100% aluminum guitar simular to the bean except theres no wood and the guitar is 3/4" thick.
              : our prices are less than half the price of the new beans (which i cant seem to find any info on either) and are flawlessly CNC machined. we also make aluminum basses and drumkits. for info email me with your mailing address and i’ll send you stuff immediately if not sooner.
              I am super interestd please send me some or any info!!! email me or you can mail it to me, I’ve already sent you an email.

            5. Re: there is another aluminum guitar option
              Frank Kelleher

              : our group has developed a 100% aluminum guitar simular to the bean except theres no wood and the guitar is 3/4" thick.
              : our prices are less than half the price of the new beans (which i cant seem to find any info on either) and are flawlessly CNC machined. we also make aluminum basses and drumkits. for info email me with your mailing address and i’ll send you stuff immediately if not sooner.

              2. Re: there is another aluminum guitar option
                John

                Where can I get info on abc systems. I want one. Please reply, this is the only website with any info on them.

            6. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... abc systems design
              abc systems design

              our group has developed a 100% aluminum guitar simular to the bean except theres no wood and the guitar is 3/4" thick.
              our prices are less than half the price of the new beans (which i cant seem to find any info on either) and are flawlessly CNC machined. we also make aluminum basses and drumkits. for info email me with your mailing address and i’ll send you stuff immediately if not sooner.

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