Journey Instruments Introduces New Comfort Elevate Models

Journey Instruments has launched a new line of Comfort Elevate models, bringing the company’s ergonomic wedge-body and arm-bevel design to full-sized acoustic guitars with traditional dreadnought and grand auditorium shapes.

Journey Instruments developed the Comfort Series for players who prefer the familiar sound and proportions of traditional acoustic guitars but want an instrument that is easier to hold and play for extended sessions. The company’s wedge design angles the guitar into the player’s body, while the arm bevel softens the point of contact along the upper bout. Built around torrefied solid-wood tops, premium passive electronics, and upgraded appointments, the new models are particularly well-suited for players who experience wrist or shoulder discomfort while playing acoustic guitars.

GD480AG Guitar Goddess Comfort Wave: The first model in the new line is an ultra-comfortable dreadnought created in collaboration with Guitar Goddess. Its surf-inspired design pairs a hand-selected torrefied solid spruce top with an aquamarine/sea-glass glitter finish, layered acacia koa back and sides, maple binding and arm bevel, and pearl-themed appointments. The guitar retains the traditional dreadnought body shape while using Journey’s wedge construction to increase playing comfort at a street price of $589.

JCA470CBB / JCA780C Comfort Grand Auditorium: These new Comfort models bring the same ergonomic concept to Journey’s versatile Grand Auditorium format. The JCA470CBB features a torrefied charcoal burst solid spruce top, figured mahogany back and sides, rosewood binding and arm bevel, rosewood bridge and fingerboard, 18:1 precision tuners, and a full-gloss body and headstock with a matte neck. The model is offered in charcoal burst as well as an upcoming natural spruce-top finish identified as the JCA780C. Street price is $569.

Comfort Series Elevate features include:

• Ergonomic full-sized design—traditional guitar shapes combined with Journey’s wedged body and arm-bevel geometry for a more comfortable playing position.
• Torrefied solid-wood tops—torrefied spruce soundboards provide improved tonal character and responsiveness.
• Premium passive electronics—Journey EP001K passive pickup with volume wheel provides simple, transparent amplification without a large onboard preamp.
• Upgraded appointments—including18:1 precision tuners, wood binding, and rosewood bridge and fingerboard.
• Player-focused finish—full gloss on the body and headstock is paired with a matte neck for a smooth, understated hand feel.
• Ready to play and protect—each model includes a quality thick-padded gig bag for convenient storage and transport.

For more information, visit journeyinstruments.com.