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Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 668 ratings

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  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Solid Tonewood Back and Sides
  • Unique Contour Neck Shape
  • Features 24-Inch Scale Length
  • Features 15 Frets

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Customer Ratings
Craftsmanship
4.6
4.0
4.6
4.5
4.5
Value for money
4.6
4.4
5.0
4.4
4.0
Sound quality
4.1
3.8
3.7
4.2
3.8
For traveling
4.8
4.5
4.7
4.9
For beginners
5.0
5.0
4.4
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Right
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number of strings
6
6
6
6
6
6
fretboard material
Hardwood
Richlite
Walnut Wood
Basswood
Radius - Carbon Fiber & Polycarbonate
Ovangkol Wood
back material
Mahogany
Mahogany
Mahogany
Basswood
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African Mahogany
top material
Spruce
Spruce
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string material
Bronze
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  • Product Description

    The Martin Steel-String Backpacker is a compact, travel-sized guitar that is lightweight, durable, easy to play, and easy to tune. The guitar features a unique shape that allows it to fit into small places, ideal for taking on the road. Great for campfire sing-alongs, road trips, or anywhere you want to be able to play, the Backpacker comes with a padded carry bag


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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    668 global ratings

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    Customers like the sound quality, quality, portability, and size of the guitar. For example, they mention that it sounds great, it's beautifully made, and it'll make a great travel guitar. That said, some appreciate the size and value for money.

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    144 customers mention108 positive36 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it sounds great, has a good tone, and the intonation remains pretty consistent going up the board. Some say that it's sweet to play and listen to.

    "...I’m happy with it!This guitar actually sounds pretty good, not a full guitar sound, but perhaps something in between banjo and guitar...." Read more

    "...assure you, and here is the relative comment: This guitar sounds pretty damned good - period. Don't expect the sound of an SJ-200 or something...." Read more

    "...He's sweet to play and listen to, and he's perfect for travel.I would highly recommend for experienced or beginner musicians...." Read more

    "...That being said, this guitar sounds INCREDIBLY well for it's size, and I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality and how well crafted the..." Read more

    118 customers mention110 positive8 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. They mention that it's beautifully made, a solid choice, and an amazing instrument. Some complain about the tuning. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It certainly does fit into some small spaces. Frankly, it’s a cute musical instrument. It’s very lightweight too. I’m happy with it!..." Read more

    "...Incidentally, the guitar is quite tough. I joke about it by calling it my "club."..." Read more

    "...The fret board has a solid, natural feel, so the transition was very easy.5. The strap solves the ills of the heavy neck...." Read more

    "...The quality of this guitar is Martin, 100%.***Some people complained about the tuning knobs and action...." Read more

    80 customers mention70 positive10 negative

    Customers like the portability of the guitar. They say it is easy to transport, good for travel, and small enough to pack easily. Some customers also mention that the guitar is light weight and incomparable to any they have ever heard.

    "...Frankly, it’s a cute musical instrument. It’s very lightweight too. I’m happy with it!..." Read more

    "...I have no difficulty with carrying and safe stowing. Incidentally, the guitar is quite tough. I joke about it by calling it my "club."..." Read more

    "...He's sweet to play and listen to, and he's perfect for travel.I would highly recommend for experienced or beginner musicians...." Read more

    "...Plus... it's a travel guitar. Compact size is the name of the game.Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase...." Read more

    59 customers mention52 positive7 negative

    Customers like the size of the guitar. They say it's compact, takes up very little room, and is perfect for traveling. Some customers also say that the guitar fits perfectly in overhead compartments in airplanes. They also appreciate the playability at a compact size and the well-shaped neck.

    "...It certainly does fit into some small spaces. Frankly, it’s a cute musical instrument. It’s very lightweight too. I’m happy with it!..." Read more

    "...This one is small enough you can easily find space in an overhead compartment on a plane. So stoked for my next trip to travel with this little gem." Read more

    "...Now I'm left with a decent-sounding guitar that's remarkably small. It's an excellent fit for a weekend trip, and the comfortable neck is a bonus...." Read more

    "...Fairly wide at the nut, thus pretty easy to pick.* Has little strappy-mounty pegs already on so you can strap at the body or the nut.*..." Read more

    35 customers mention29 positive6 negative

    Customers like the value of the guitar. They say it's an excellent value for the money, the go-to budget travel guitar, and holds its value. Some customers also mention that it'll hold its value as a used product.

    "...Lots of fun, and a great purchase for its intended purpose." Read more

    "...easily into a dorm room or to take to a music festival and it's inexpensive enough to not worry about what temperature extremes and humidity will do..." Read more

    "...These guitars are cheaper than when I bought my first one, and I can say that I am 100 % satisfied with this purchase...." Read more

    "...It’s bigger and plays and and sounds so much better and comes in near the same price point. I never did get used to the weight balance...." Read more

    28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

    Customers find the guitar fun, addictive, and interesting. They say the neck is quite playable, and the sound is nice. Some say that the guitar is completely playable and packs a punch.

    "...used to due to size and shape but it’s actually very easy and fun to play...." Read more

    "...But it's almost magical in the way it projects, and if you strum strong and loud, you'll definitely get plenty of volume for travel...." Read more

    "...It's also fun to play...." Read more

    "...my "real" guitars because of this convenience and because it is fun to play...." Read more

    21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays well, works great, and performs like a champion. Some say that it's compact yet perfect in every way. They also mention that the guitar works well for practice and soothes them at the end of a long day in a hotel. Overall, customers are happy with the functionality and performance of this beautiful and functional product.

    "Have flown to UK and traveled a bit with this guitar, it does the job well. Sound is (to my ear) somewhat like a combination of mandolin and dobro...." Read more

    "...but it is not true that you must stand to play it -- it works just fine in my easy chair when I watch sports -- where my regular guitars will not..." Read more

    "...looking for options, I wanted a guitar that was very light, and played well. How do I like it? I love it...." Read more

    "...But I don't use it for that. It works for practice and soothes me at the end of a long day in a hotel somewhere." Read more

    28 customers mention13 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the comfort of the guitar. Some mention that it's comfortable to play, with a natural feel on the fret board. They say it'd be a good way to relax while standing, but sitting is absolutely fine. However, others say that it feels weird to hold and takes some getting used to. They also say that the guitar has an unfriendly feel to it and is incredibly awkward to play.

    "...The fret board has a solid, natural feel, so the transition was very easy.5. The strap solves the ills of the heavy neck...." Read more

    "...It's funny to hold at first, but you'll figure it out and make it work...." Read more

    "...It's an excellent fit for a weekend trip, and the comfortable neck is a bonus...." Read more

    "...I could not be more disappointed. The guitar has an unfriendly feel to it. I can't get it into tune so that even typical chords sound right...." Read more

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    Mini-Martin sounds better than I expected
    The first thing one notices about this particular guitar is its unusual shape. It certainly does fit into some small spaces. Frankly, it’s a cute musical instrument. It’s very lightweight too. I’m happy with it!This guitar actually sounds pretty good, not a full guitar sound, but perhaps something in between banjo and guitar. The shape makes it a little awkward to play while seated, so I recommend using the strap and standing while playing. The guitar projects sound a little better than I expected it to as well. It took a little bit of getting used to due to size and shape but it’s actually very easy and fun to play. Obviously, not a concert quality instrument, but one that would be happy to go on a camping trip with you.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Mini-Martin sounds better than I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
    The first thing one notices about this particular guitar is its unusual shape. It certainly does fit into some small spaces. Frankly, it’s a cute musical instrument. It’s very lightweight too. I’m happy with it!

    This guitar actually sounds pretty good, not a full guitar sound, but perhaps something in between banjo and guitar. The shape makes it a little awkward to play while seated, so I recommend using the strap and standing while playing. The guitar projects sound a little better than I expected it to as well. It took a little bit of getting used to due to size and shape but it’s actually very easy and fun to play. Obviously, not a concert quality instrument, but one that would be happy to go on a camping trip with you.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2011
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little guitar
    Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2017
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    4 people found this helpful
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    藤川 雅之
    5.0 out of 5 stars 遊び用なら良いです
    Reviewed in Japan on December 21, 2021
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    Eric Metcalfe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2017
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    Bashiy
    5.0 out of 5 stars 期待通りのギターです
    Reviewed in Japan on February 13, 2021
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    Adam Younge
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun little guitar, not without issues out-of-the-box.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2018
    Style: Travel GuitarVerified Purchase