The Travolin Mandolin Fits in a Carry-On!
The Travolin Mandolin is Built for Travelin'
The Mandolin Built for Travelin’
Now you don't have to give up Great Sound and Great Action when you travel with your Mandolin
The Travolin represents a new class for a travel mandolin. With its rugged one piece construction it is designed to go where you go and still give you the great sound and feel you would expect from a high end Mandolin. Designed with the traveler in mind the Travolin:
- Fits in a Carry-On
- Solid Maple Construction
- Extra Stiff Soundboard
- Built-in Arm Rest Protects Bridge
- Produces a Big Clear Sound
- Easy to Play with Great Action
- Handmade in the USA with local hardwoods and softwoods
The Travolin is expertly crafted to give you years of enjoyment. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginning student this mandolin is a great choice. If it’s slung over your shoulder, put in your backpack or in your carry-on, it is easy to bring almost anywhere.
Most mandolin players play their mandolins every day. But when you travel you are reluctant to take your good mandolin on the road with you because you don’t want it to get damaged. You know that if you buy a cheap mandolin to go on the road with it is not road worthy and the sound and action won’t be what you are used to. The designers at Silverleaf Instruments realized this and went to work designing a mandolin that will not only fit in a carry on but also will perform, sound and feel like a “real” mandolin.
The results of their research produced a rugged mandolin that has a one piece body. The new patent pending Unibody construction of the instrument is one piece of maple from the headstock to the tailpiece . Since there is no joint between the neck and body you will not have to worry about the instrument being flexed when it is packed for travel. The soundboard is hollowed out on the inside even though the outside looks flat. This internal arc allows for dynamic resonance while giving the soundboard extra stiffness for further road worthy robustness. This resulted in a sleek design with great appeal and a ruggedness that lends itself to travel.
The Travolin is designed to handle wide temperature ranges, be stuffed in a suitcase or backpack for long periods of time and survive miles of rough terrain and travel. When you finally arrive at your destination you can pull it out of its gig bag and it will play and perform as you would expect.
What's In Your Carry-On (Roll-Aboard) Or Backpack?
What's in Your Carry-On (Roll-Aboard)?
Now you can realize the full potential of your playing capabilities no matter where you go. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginning student this mandolin is a great choice. Most mandolin players like the idea of bringing there mandolin with them when they travel and most young students will appreciate the size as they begin to learn to play. The easy playing neck action and great tone will enhance the learning experience. The Travolin is designed to handle wide temperature ranges and can be stuffed in a suitcase or backpack for long periods of time and survive miles of rough terrain and travel. When you finally arrive at your destination you can pull it out of its gig bag and it will play and perform as you would expect. If it is slung over your shoulder, put in your backpack or in your carry-on, it is easy to bring almost anywhere. As you know when you travel by plane you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. If you pack the Travolin into your carry-on and they have to check your bag because there is no room in the overhead bin then all you have to do is take out your Travolin and carry it with you.
Rugged Unibody One Piece Construction
Rugged Unibody One Piece Construction
The results of their research produced a rugged mandolin that has a one piece body. The new patent pending Unibody construction of the instrument is one piece of maple from the headstock to the tailpiece . Since there is no joint between the neck and body you will not have to worry about the instrument being flexed when it is packed for travel. The soundboard is hollowed out on the inside even though the outside looks flat. This internal arc allows for dynamic resonance while giving the soundboard extra stiffness for further road worthy robustness. This resulted in a sleek design with great appeal and a ruggedness that lends itself to travel.
Built-in Arm Rest Protects Bridge
Built-in Arm Rest Protects Bridge While in Transit
- Protects your bridge and soundboard from damage while in transit..
- Allows you to play your Travolin standing up without the need for a strap.
- Gives you a place to rest your arm, wrist or palm while you strum and pick.
The key advantage is the fact that the arm rest is a solid piece of maple and acts to protect the bridge and soudboad when it is in your carry-on, backpack or camper. This adds to the rugged reliability the instruments' design and proves once again that the Travolin is Built for Travelin". The Travolin's arm rest allows you to hold the instrument against you while you play. This makes it easy to strum and pick while you are standing or sitting and you can go from sitting to standing without the need for a strap. Depending on your playing style you may find that your forearm sits well on the rest and some of you will use it as a place to put your palm while you play and you may find that resting your wrist works for you. Many players actually move from wrist to palm as they play and find it very comfortable. Silverleaf Instruemnts realized this and went to work designing a mandolin that will not only fit in a carry on but also will perform, sound and feel like a “real” mandolin.
The results of their research produced a rugged mandolin that has a one piece body. The new patent pending Unibody construction of the instrument is one piece of maple from the headstock to the tailpiece . Since there is no joint between the neck and body you will not have to worry about the instrument being flexed when it is packed for travel. The soundboard is hollowed out on the inside even though the outside looks flat. This internal arc allows for dynamic resonance while giving the soundboard extra stiffness for further road worthy robustness. This resulted in a sleek design with great appeal and a ruggedness that lends itself to travel.
The Travolin is designed to handle wide temperature ranges, be stuffed in a suitcase or backpack for long periods of time and survive miles of rough terrain and travel. When you finally arrive at your destination you can pull it out of its gig bag and it will play and perform as you would expect.
Pricing and Availability
Currently Sold Out! Contact Us for Pricing and Availability
- Order yours today to be added to the build list!
- Travolins should be available in a few months.
All of the Travolins in the current production run are sold. Most of the time all the Travolins in a run are spoken for before they are finished. Therefore they have never been in stock and have not been available except by reserving one. For price and availability send an email to silverleafinstruments@gmail.com or call us at 207-877-4798 and we will you send a PayPal link for the model you would like. Thanks!
The Travolin by Silverleaf Instruments
Hear What the Growing Number of Travolin Users Have to Say
Surprised at the Volume and Tone!
"I received my new Travolin today. I'm surprised at the volume and tone of this instrument. I couldn't believe the size. Its perfect for take along, actually I'm planning on going on vacation next week and the Travolin will be going with me. Great fun to pick. The service with Silverleaf is second to none." -- Charles Hubbard, Virginia.
The Action is Real Smooth
"Very Nice! The Action is real smooth (the strings) are not raised whatsoever. It is nice in the first position and up here (in the second position). I can even cross pick with it. Nice!" -- Danny Clark International Bluegrass Museum, Kentucky
I was Sold the Minute I Laid Eyes on it
"I just received my new Travel Mandolin "Travolin" by Silverleaf. I was sold the minute I laid eyes on it. It is small enough to fit in an airplane carryon bag but it has the feel of a much larger instrument." -- Salvatore Sciandra,
It Packs a Lot of Sound for its Size
“I have been playing my new Travolin for several days now and I am thoroughly enjoying myself. The action is great and it packs a lot of sound for its size. Doing business with you was also a pleasure.” -- Salvatore Sciandra, California
Blown Away by the Action and Sound
“ I am blown away by the action and sound” -- John Heaton-Jones Mandolinist, Maine
All I had Hoped For and More!
“Just to say that my Travolin arrived today and it is beautiful - all that I hoped and more."-- Lyn Bruce England
Exactly What I was Looking For!
"Lovely little instrument and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!"- -Dan Welch
The Neck has a Great Feel to it!
“ The neck has a great feel to it” - - Dave Surette Mandolin Recording Artist