Ventura - The Compact Guitar
A real guitar at 27.5 inches. Standard E tuning, spruce and mahogany, built to be picked up more.
or 4 interest-free payments, from $49.99
Free shipping anywhere in Canada: Ships in 1–3 business days. Arrives Fri, Nov 6–Fri, Nov 20
30-day returns, full refund. Play it at home — if it's not for you, send it back. Domestic return, no customs forms.
In the box: gig bag, strap, tuner, picks, and your first restring free — ready to play. Every Ventura is hand-inspected and set up in Ontario before it ships.
Configuration: Right-handed only. No left-handed version is currently made.
Your first restring is on us. One free set of Aquila strings any time in your first year. Just email us.
“Bonsai has changed the way I play guitar.”
Why the Ventura
Four things a full-size guitar can't do
Plays like the guitar you already know. Standard E tuning and a real 17.5″ scale — same chords, same shapes, proper intonation.
Goes where you actually play. Couch, bed, desk chair with arms — and it flies as carry-on, in the overhead bin.
Real wood, genuine tone. Spruce top, mahogany back and sides.
Set up by hand before it ships. Unboxed, inspected, and fully set up in Ontario. Ready to play out of the box.
Hear it
Recorded raw on a phone — exactly as it sounds
One take, no EQ, no reverb. Fingerstyle and strumming, unplugged — headphones recommended.
True scale
One third less guitar to carry — none of the playability lost
27.5″ long × 9″ at its widest. Fits many overhead bins — airline rules vary, so check yours before you fly.
Specifications
| Length | 27.5″ (70 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 9″ at the widest point |
| Scale length | 17.5″ |
| Tuning | Standard E (E–A–D–G–B–E) |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back & sides | Mahogany |
| Strings | Aquila 153-C, engineered for this scale |
| Pickup (P models) | Built-in, rechargeable over USB-C (cable included) |
| In the box | Gig bag, strap, tuner, picks |
Reviews
Verified reviews from Ventura owners
Customer Reviews
Where should I even start? My Ventura is one of the best-playing guitars I own, even with its small size. It fits in suitcases, and works amazingly for travelling, or if you just want a guitar with you for quiet moments. The pickup is a great addition as well, and the batteries for it are rechargeable with USB-C, so no more bringing extra or changing batteries on the go! I would recommend this guitar to anyone who wants a travel guitar, especially since Bonsai is a Canadian company!
Just an Awesome Little Guitar !!
I have to say - I bought this guitar for my two year old as he was running around with a plastic ukulele and watching me strum my Martin LX1E. The "guitars" you can buy kids are cheap and sound like crap. I saw the Ventura and was like hmmm. I have to say this thing is great. He obviously can't play it yet but he walks around the living room with the strap and strums it and loves the sound. He loves Ed Sheeran and with this guitar we think he thinks he's him lol. It's durable as he's two so you can imagine and when I pick it up it's almost ALWAYS in tune. When he needs a break he still picks up his cheap ukulele and that's when dad gets to play this thing and honestly it's a fun guitar and sometimes I just sit and play this rather than picking up one of MY guitars. Ben was also very responsive and answered my questions prior to purchasing and shipping was quick. I have no regrets of this purchase!!
Great for learning and supper fun to play.
My bonsai guitar is the reason I got so deep into guitar. I take it everywhere I go, play it in between work breaks, and any other time I can. It’s amazing and I highly recommend it to beginners, pros, and all in between!
The Ventura is exactly what I was looking for. It easily fits in a packed car for a road trip, and is plenty loud around the campfire. It’s also the perfect practice tool! On the couch, in my office chair, or even sitting in traffic - it’s always ready for some noodling. My only critique is I wish it was around sooner!
The founder is a great guy, very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his product (rightfully so)!
Ventura vs. a full-size guitar
| Ventura | Typical dreadnought | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 27.5″ | ~41″ |
| Scale | 17.5″ | ~25.5″ |
| Tuning | Standard E | Standard E |
| Airline carry-on | Fits overhead bins | No |
| Couch / desk chair | Comfortable | Cramped |
Questions
Inspected & set up by hand. Every Ventura is unboxed, inspected, and fully set up in Maple, Ontario before it ships — by the person who'll answer your email.
Questions? Chat with us or email wemakebonsai@gmail.com.
