Press reviews
Guitare Classique – Magazine (June 2020)
To perform a concert, a rehearsal, practice your scales on the train or simply play on the beach, this instrument is – to my knowledge – what comes closest to a real guitar. High-end materials, ergonomic design, impeccable finishes, versatility. All of this designed and produced by Yorgos Bechlivanoglou, a high-level concert performer who had the passion and inventiveness to make an instrument that ultimately meets the needs of the guitarist, professional and amateur. Hats off !
Avgi – newspaper (7 July 2019)
Moov Travel Guitar is the ideal guitar for travellers but not only. A folding guitar size
38 cm which when assembled has a natural shape and a magical sound !
Travel – Newspaper (November 9-10 2020)
The MOOV Travel Guitar which put in an appearance at the inaugural West Australian Guitar Festival. The work of Yorgos Bechlivanoglou. It is handmade, folds into a small bag (38cm long) and the sound is good.
Customer reviews
Patrick Zemb (France)
Patrick Zemb (France)
Roy Smeal (USA)
Hello! I just wanted to thank all those at MOOV who helped make this wonderful guitar. Very cleverly designed and beautifully made. I need to improve my skills to justify me owning it! Being able to take it along with me on travels will help!
Thanks!
Danny Caparoso (Hawaii)
Forbes Henderson (England)
The Moov is fab and didn’t take me too long to assemble. Sounds good too!!! I’ve only put it through a Yamaha THR amp on the acoustic setting and sounds good!
Doug Roberts (UK)
1st message
“I have other folding guitars (steel string), but they are really just “travel buddies”, and don’t pretend to be quality instruments. But even those guitars are a joy when you’re at the airport, and have several hours to kill. I’ve had many an envious look from folks who would obviously prefer to be practising music than playing time-wasting games on their smartphones.
The difference with your products is they really are professional quality. The design of the MOOV is ingenious – playing it, you forget completely it’s a travel guitar. It feels and plays like a real classical guitar!
I can’t put it down: but also, I’m excited for my next trip abroad, when I’ll be practising in the departure lounge, and then playing by the sea in some exotic location.
MOOV Guitars are undoubtedly the future-proof design to be reckoned with.“
2nd message
“Yorgos, it’s my delight and pleasure to own one of your guitars. Everything about it is perfect! Most importantly, it’s a nylon-string folding guitar (I asked another leading manufacturer of folding travel guitars if they plan to make a nylon string version, and they got back to me and said their system doesn’t work with nylons).
It was a bit of a gamble, but your customers were generally excellent classical guitarists. And I was right in guessing that you’re producing the finest travel classical guitar – in fact, the finest travel guitar period.
Since I mostly play classical and fingerpicking, this is the instrument I really want to take with me everywhere I go.
But also, the intonation is perfect. The harmonics are excellent. The tone shaping electronics are first class.. and the icing on the cake is, this guitar is one of the coolest, smartest, and visually striking instruments I’ve ever seen.
I know we’re going to see a lot more MOOV guitars, and thank you for bringing them into existence.”
Doug Roberts (UK)
Julien Capron (France)
Dear Yorgos, I had the extreme pleasure to receive the guitar yesterday evening: just in time for my birthday ! It is in perfect shape and what a beauty it is ! I am deeply happy. I had no problem whatsoever to put it together : I found its building is a work of genius ! I couldn’t believe how small the package is and, either with headphones, my Yamaha THR and the JBL speakers : what a sound ! I am very happy and I feel very lucky to have one of your creations. Bravo and thank you again, Yorgos, with all my heart. Your guitar is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever had!
Balázs Gyárfás (Hungary)
Balázs Gyárfás (Hungary)
My guitar is finally arrived today! Thank you so much, I really enjoy to play on it. I would like to say thank you for all your help!
Dimitri Casas (Spain)
Hello ! I received the guitar it looks great ! I played this afternoon the moov guitar and it is awesome. I like the sound and the feeling. I felt comfortable easy I think it will change my life now I can take it everywere !
The MOOV guitar was easy to assemble and disassemble, light and easy to travel with, and most importantly, it felt and behaved like a real classical guitar. It fulfilled all my expectations.
Thanks!
Jonathan Nagy (Spain)
Paul Nash (Australia WA)
It’s arrived!!! It is amazingly small! I have tried it a bit. It is fantastic!!! Congratulations on the great design!
Marcus Kaufmann (Brazil)
Marcus Kaufmann (Brazil)
A real travel classical guitar! Portable and functional! An idea I always wished to see come true! THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED ABOUT!!! And for a standard classical guitar! And I found it outstanding for the physics applied, the foldable minimalist conception and everything else! Marvellous ideas and conception! Congratulations!!
Nancy Goudinaki (USA)
Grisha Nishnevic (USA)
Grisha Nisnevich (USA)
I would like to order one more Moov. I just love this guitar!
Giorgos Tabakis (Greece)
Pawel Krul (Austria)
Great work, maestro!
I like very much the playability, especially the string height – I ‘m already thinking about lowering the strings on my Hanika, which seem to be set absurdly high in comparison.
Yorgos, a big thanks for crafting such a beautiful instrument for me!
Sascha Mertens (Germany)
Warren Kramer (USA)
Hello Yorgos,
I wanted to let you know I received the instrument a few days ago and I love it. I played it for 12 hours in the first two days and it does exactly what I wanted. It allows me to practice as much as I want without disturbing anyone else. It is well-made and plays much like my full sized 8-string classicals, perfect as a practice guitar and for whenever I travel.
Thank you so much for your work on this, it’s worth every penny I paid.
Erik Waldejer (Norway)
Erik Waldejer (Norway)
My MOOV Travel Guitar arrived yesterday and I have been experimenting already!
It is just sooo nice to play. The fretboard and neck is exactly what I like. I do not need my footstool with this guitar, and that feels very comfortable.
Today I started to experiment with LogicPro. The guitar plugs straight into my Apogee interface and I found a very good sound in a few minutes. I will record something and send it to you. I also plan recordings for Youtube.
It is a very intelligent and solid construction. I do not think I will fold it up very often, but it is nice for travelling light.
Thanks Yorgos. Really great!
Mateusz Wasowski (Poland)
I was playing throughout the weekend and I am amazed. It exceeded my expectations! 😊
As soon as I hit the road I will let you know…😉
(Note: Mateusz Wasowski is preparing a 3 years long trip all over world by bicycle)
Richard Hobbs (Australia)
Hi Yorgos,
I just wanted to let you know that the guitar arrived today. Man, it is such a nice instrument! The whole system is so clever, and it sounds great!
Many thanks again.
Richard Hobbs (Australia)
Chris Candido (USA)
Alisan Sarimaden (Turkey)
Alisan Sarimaden (Turkey)
This is the best guitar that I ever experienced including Ramirez anniversary series. It’s really amazing!
Daniel Derozier (France)
Already 2 weeks with the Moov Guitar! It’s an excellent guitar, with a very playable neck. I use it with amps or headphones. And with the Boss Waza Air, its great! From jazz to rock, or folk to metal, this guitar can do it all! I found the right settings for me, sounds and ergonomics. This Guitar will follow me on my business trips. I’m likely to order a classic later.
Alexey Ivanov (Russia)
Alexey Ivanov (Russia)
Mikhail Kharlamov (Costa Rica)
Holger Henke (USA)
Holger Henke (USA)
Shannon Reh (USA)
Jeremy Nagle (Ireland)
Jeremy Nagle (Ireland)
Pascal Landry (Canada)
Haris Vassiliadis (Greece)
Haris Vasiliadis (Greece)
Having already played a lot with my new MOOV, I am in a position to share my review as a guideline for guitarists thinking to acquire one. Personally, I was never a fan of mobile guitars or never had the need for one. My sole need is to improve the sound of the amplified classical guitar, or at least this was my understanding before ordering one. However, after experimenting with the instrument, I feel that Moov Guitars reinvented the instrument, surpassing the difficulties of guitar transportation, but most importantly achieving an impeccable sound with no feedback involved. It feels like carrying a laptop bag, with the confidence that at any point you can play a professional concert, play to friends or practice with headphones. The playability is great, especially when it is held in the “classical” stance – I would say it even improves posture and reduces fatigue as an aftermath of a long practice. Personally, I can’t imagine myself without the MOOV and I am confident that with this instrument, the sound of the classical guitar will be distinct in the mix with other instruments. Lastly, it’s the first time I received so many compliments and admiration for a guitar from non-musicians, which was strange to me!
My congrats to the whole team of MOOV Guitars!
Osvaldo Gold (USA)
Connie Purdum (USA)
Hi Yorgos,
I received my new MOOV guitar on Monday (May 23). I LOVE – LOVE – LOVE the guitar! It’s really an incredible work of engineering and art and a true joy to play. I showed my guitar teacher and she was blown away by it, as will be everybody else I share it with. Thank you for creating this truly beautiful instrument and making it available for others like myself to be able to own and enjoy.
Thank you for everything – it’s been a pleasure doing business with you. All the best to you!
Connie Purdum (USA)
Cuneyt Tirmandi (Canada)
I received my MOOV Travel Guitar at the end of April 2024. Before and after the delivery, I’ve talked to Yorgos many times and I found him to be friendly, professional, helpful and knowledgeable. As for the guitar, I love it very much. It is very playable and sounds really good on the amp. The sound quality isn’t that great with the JBL speaker but that is to be expected.I am looking forward to taking it with me for our first long-distance journey together later this year. I hope to enjoy this beautiful instrument during many years to come!
Cengiz Gümüsay (Austria)
Cengiz Gümüsay (Austria)
Benjamin Terracol (USA)
Benjamin Terracol (USA)
Simon Gallagher (France)
Simon Gallagher (France)
Thank you
Mark Paskin (USA)
It arrived just in time, five minutes before I had to leave for a soccer tournament with my son! I’ve been playing it every chance I get. I can’t believe how wonderful it is, so beautifully made, so stable and comfortable, and even the wonderfully designed carrying case! I can’t get enough of this guitar. I find myself playing it at home, even with my wonderful Byers and Ruck guitars at hand, because I hear more details in how to improve my playing, like left hand noise I need to reduce and strings I need to mute. I’ve been waiting for half a year, and the wait was absolutely worth it!
Thank you so much!
Mark Paskin (USA)
Yvonne Bloor (UK)
Yvonne Bloor (UK)
Dear Yorgos,
I am DELIGHTED with my new MOOV travel guitar and feel extremely proud to be the owner of one.
Thank you for your wonderful invention and for making the world a much better place for traveling guitarists!
I could hardly believe my eyes when the postman delivered such a small, neat package. “How could there be a guitar inside that small box?” I thought. The packaging and instructions you sent were so carefully done and we (my husband and I) managed to assemble the guitar fairly quickly.
I love the fingerboard which I find easy to play… too easy actually! It has a lovely, silky feel to it. In fact I have to keep returning to my ‘proper’ guitar for a reality check as it is not as easy to play as the MOOV!
The craftsmanship and quality are amazing. I love everything about this instrument from the outstanding design, quality of woods, comfort and ease of playing and the amazing look of it!
Thank you for building this guitar for me, it is wonderful!
Yours sincerely,
Yvonne Bloor
Frédéric Bangerter (Switzerland)
Hello dear Yorgos,
Last Monday I received a small package from the post office with the MOOV inside, very impressive! 😊
I own a number of guitars, including travel guitars with nylon and steel strings for my various musical styles. To date, the two guitars I take with me on trips are Rossco Wright Soloettes. Of all the ones I own, it’s the Soloette Classic that suits me best, and comes closest to a classical guitar (possition, playability, etc.). But here, the Moov Classic is simply fantastic, I’d say out of the competition! The talented Sharon Isbin was delighted with the invention: “The SoloEtte Travel Guitar is a fabulous invention.“ https://www.sharonisbin.com/guitars.html.
Well, that’s an old statement, but what would she say about the Moov? When I traveled to New Orleans a few years ago, I couldn’t take my Soloette in the plane cabin, it was just too long. I had to put it in the baggage compartment.
The design of the instrument is really perfect. When I use the word design in my profession, I’m not just talking about the “look” of the object, but its functionality, usability (User Friendly), etc. You can feel the designer’s iterative approach and the fact that he’s an excellent musician… 😉
Thank you very much!
Best regards
Frédéric Bangerter
Frédéric Bangerter (Switzerland)
Abiose Ibigbami (Canada)
Abiose Ibigbami (Canada)