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product_id: 1135161
title: "Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag"
brand: "martin"
price: "1483 kr"
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reviews_count: 7
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# Solid spruce top for crisp tone Lightweight & travel-ready design 24-inch compact scale length Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag

**Brand:** martin
**Price:** 1483 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Take your music everywhere — the Martin Backpacker: small size, big sound, zero compromises.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag by martin
- **How much does it cost?** 1483 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1135161-martin-steel-string-backpacker-travel-guitar-with-bag)

## Best For

- martin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for the Road:** Durable construction and tight tuning knobs keep you playing anywhere, anytime.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 24-inch scale length delivers full playability in a travel-sized frame.
- • **Ultimate Portability:** Lightweight 5.15 lbs with padded carry bag fits overhead compartments effortlessly.
- • **Signature Martin Tone:** Solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides create rich, clear acoustic sound on the go.
- • **Ergonomic Contour Neck:** Unique neck shape ensures comfort without sacrificing your muscle memory.

## Overview

The Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar is a compact, travel-optimized acoustic guitar featuring a 24-inch scale length, solid spruce top, and mahogany back and sides. Weighing just over 5 pounds and paired with a padded carry bag, it’s designed for musicians who demand authentic Martin tone and playability on the move. Perfect for professionals and avid travelers, it fits easily in overhead compartments and delivers reliable tuning and comfort with its unique contour neck.

## 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 to small places, ideal for takg on the road. Great for campfire sg-alongs, road trips, or anywhere you want to be able to play, the Backpacker comes with a padded carry bag

Review: Finally have a travel guitar and I love it - I've wanted a travel guitar for some time. The price on this item was too good to pass up, so I took the jump. I couldn't be more pleased. Having read most of the reviews, I want to clarify a few things. ***You are not buying a full-sized guitar, so realize going into this that the travel guitar will not sound like a normal sized guitar. You don't get the same resonance and the bass tones aren't as rich. This is because you are sacrificing a bit of tone quality for a more convenient travel size. 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 guitar is. The action is low, the tuning knobs are tight, and everything looks and feels solid when you play. I bought both of my kids 1/2 sized guitars for Christmas that were about half the price of this Martin and they look and feel like toy guitars compared to this. The quality of this guitar is Martin, 100%. ***Some people complained about the tuning knobs and action. My guitar came just how I like it right out of the box. Each player has a preference, of course, but this guitar suits my needs just fine. ***Yes, it's small enough to travel with, but the neck is normal width, so you don't have to tweak your muscle memory when playing it. ***The body shape is a bit difficult to get used to, and I can understand how this would be an issue if you've only played traditionally shaped acoustic guitars. But, if you're ever played an oddly shaped electric (I played a Gibson Flying V for years), then the adjustments you have to make to play this traveler are not bad at all. Plus... it's a travel guitar. Compact size is the name of the game. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. I waited a long time before pulling the trigger, but I'm so glad I finally did. Many times I've traveled without a guitar because I haven't wanted to check it into baggage claim. 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.
Review: Aviation Employee...Traveler - This guitar is not a toy. I played the guitar for some thirty years. Most of that time was spent playing on my Guild F-50. Seven years ago, I got married. One year after that, I put the guitar down, and I haven't touched it since. I recently came to the conclusion that I am somewhat a fraction of the man I was when I made music. I decided to bring music back to the front burner. I work in the aviation industry and fly all over Europe - all the time. Carrying luggage is a drag, and there are restrictions regarding size and number. This Martin Backpacker is absolutely the best option available - short of hiring a master luthier to build for me a quality instrument in miniature. After six years away from playing the guitar, skill, theory and creativity have eroded to a level which can only be described as sad.... Now, I've had this Martin Backpacker for just short of one month. It has already been to London, Oslo (twice), Tel Aviv and Dublin. I have no difficulty with carrying and safe stowing. Incidentally, the guitar is quite tough. I joke about it by calling it my "club." I would not want to be hit with it; I can 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. It does serve the ear though - enough to get the job done while forced to be away from your first instrument...whatever that may be. The "job" to which I have just now referred is the task of practicing scales, learning and reawakening lost theory (see Desi Serna), playing (and singing to) a few old songs et cetera. Intonation is exact. It stays in tune. The action is just a bit high above the tenth fret, but this is not really a problem considering the overall benefit the Backpacker delivers. Martin does offer replacement saddle blanks at 1/16th inch increments that can be secured by calling their customer service number found on the documentation included in the guitar shipment. It's funny to hold at first, but you'll figure it out and make it work. Desire and necessity will conquer if you're serious about improving your guitar knowledge (or just plan having fun playing what you have mastered) while you're in places where your big "Super Jumbo" or J-45 shouldn't go. The guitar is not manufactured in Pennsylvania. It is manufactured in Mexico - NOT China...may the saints be praised! The quality is refreshingly very good...I was quite impressed. The instrument comes with an equally impressive, padded, bag-style case that has a shoulder strap and attached pouch about 12x6x2 inches. If "Made in America" is important to you, don't let the Mexico thing turn you away. Hey, that's the "global" thing...I don't much like it, but that's where humanity is headed. At least it's not made in China..., if it were, I would not have made the purchase. Pricing on this is ridiculous. Most places on the web price it at 299 USD. Stay clear of that ridiculousness. Now, I'm not some big fan of desertcart. Sometimes desertcart serves my interest; often it does not. However, I bought my Martin Backpacker from desertcart, and it arrived five days later -- shipping and tax free. I paid 167 USD flat. I've been nothing short of completely satisfied, and the price, in my view, was beyond fair. Like I said..., ridiculous. The documentation supplied indicates that the instrument may be waxed using a paste-style wax. I plan to do the waxing when I finish this month's work schedule and return home. When I am contemplating how the wax might affect the instrument, I get this impression that it could then be submerged in water, removed, shaken and meticulously wiped down..., and it would suffer no appreciable damage. It's a pretty nice little tool - this Martin. On a final note regarding this evaluation: Using only this little Martin, during those periods when not directly engaged in developing my fretboard theory, I have been working on my mastery of one very important instrumental piece which is close to my heart. Nearly one month of playing only the little Martin, the subject of this evaluation, I am quite close to mastery of "Embryonic Journey." It is a track on the old LP "Surrealistic Pillow." Now...how well do you think this guitar serves? [Update: Call me "Jorma Kaukonen"...it's been awhile since I wrote this review, but since I was writing another on a different product, I thought it would be fun to add, here, that I have mastery of "Embryonic Journey." I don't owe this to the Backpacker Guitar...I owe it to hard work, but this little guitar made it possible. Good stuff.] Buy the guitar for yourself.

## Features

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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000P63U74 |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,415 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #37 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (694) |
| Date First Available | July 17, 2007 |
| Fretboard Material | Hardwood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | No |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.15 pounds |
| Item model number | 11GBPC |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 37 x 10 x 4 inches |
| Scale Length | 24.0 |
| Size | Small |
| String Material | Bronze |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** MARTIN
- **Color:** Natural
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Hardwood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** No
- **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Bronze
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any tips on how to fly with this?**
A: I’ve traveled to many different continents and countries with mine by all different means of travel. I flew on different airlines and have had it been fine but some may want to try to charge extra for a musical instrument (cheaper flights like Ryan Air). When I’ve been unsure, I’ve called or emailed with the measurements of the bag/guitar and told them I’ve fit it in the overhead. Most seem a little confused by this so maybe rather than say I have a small guitar, say I have a small instrument here are the measurements. Some people seemed to not understand a guitar could be made with those measurements and wanted to tell me I had to buy a seat for it... when putting it in the overhead, wait until an overhead bin is pretty full and place the guitar on top of people’s bags (those big rolling suitcases can be too big to do this so try a bin with duffel bags and that sort). That’s what I do, especially on full flights, so that my guitar isn’t damaged. I also stuff clothes in there to protect it, and it’s a nice way to fit in a couple jackets that might not fit in your suitcase! Hope that helps!

**Q: Does the guitar come with a strap and case?**
A: Strap is not included, padded carrying bag is.

**Q: How much does actually it weigh?**
A: With its strap and a straightpick it weighs 1.075 kgs (2.4 lbs).

**Q: Can someone recommend a hard case for this?**
A: Don't know of a hardcase...I have the soft case which works well, however.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally have a travel guitar and I love it
*by N***Y on January 20, 2019*

I've wanted a travel guitar for some time. The price on this item was too good to pass up, so I took the jump. I couldn't be more pleased. Having read most of the reviews, I want to clarify a few things. ***You are not buying a full-sized guitar, so realize going into this that the travel guitar will not sound like a normal sized guitar. You don't get the same resonance and the bass tones aren't as rich. This is because you are sacrificing a bit of tone quality for a more convenient travel size. 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 guitar is. The action is low, the tuning knobs are tight, and everything looks and feels solid when you play. I bought both of my kids 1/2 sized guitars for Christmas that were about half the price of this Martin and they look and feel like toy guitars compared to this. The quality of this guitar is Martin, 100%. ***Some people complained about the tuning knobs and action. My guitar came just how I like it right out of the box. Each player has a preference, of course, but this guitar suits my needs just fine. ***Yes, it's small enough to travel with, but the neck is normal width, so you don't have to tweak your muscle memory when playing it. ***The body shape is a bit difficult to get used to, and I can understand how this would be an issue if you've only played traditionally shaped acoustic guitars. But, if you're ever played an oddly shaped electric (I played a Gibson Flying V for years), then the adjustments you have to make to play this traveler are not bad at all. Plus... it's a travel guitar. Compact size is the name of the game. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. I waited a long time before pulling the trigger, but I'm so glad I finally did. Many times I've traveled without a guitar because I haven't wanted to check it into baggage claim. 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aviation Employee...Traveler
*by M***L on October 29, 2011*

This guitar is not a toy. I played the guitar for some thirty years. Most of that time was spent playing on my Guild F-50. Seven years ago, I got married. One year after that, I put the guitar down, and I haven't touched it since. I recently came to the conclusion that I am somewhat a fraction of the man I was when I made music. I decided to bring music back to the front burner. I work in the aviation industry and fly all over Europe - all the time. Carrying luggage is a drag, and there are restrictions regarding size and number. This Martin Backpacker is absolutely the best option available - short of hiring a master luthier to build for me a quality instrument in miniature. After six years away from playing the guitar, skill, theory and creativity have eroded to a level which can only be described as sad.... Now, I've had this Martin Backpacker for just short of one month. It has already been to London, Oslo (twice), Tel Aviv and Dublin. I have no difficulty with carrying and safe stowing. Incidentally, the guitar is quite tough. I joke about it by calling it my "club." I would not want to be hit with it; I can 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. It does serve the ear though - enough to get the job done while forced to be away from your first instrument...whatever that may be. The "job" to which I have just now referred is the task of practicing scales, learning and reawakening lost theory (see Desi Serna), playing (and singing to) a few old songs et cetera. Intonation is exact. It stays in tune. The action is just a bit high above the tenth fret, but this is not really a problem considering the overall benefit the Backpacker delivers. Martin does offer replacement saddle blanks at 1/16th inch increments that can be secured by calling their customer service number found on the documentation included in the guitar shipment. It's funny to hold at first, but you'll figure it out and make it work. Desire and necessity will conquer if you're serious about improving your guitar knowledge (or just plan having fun playing what you have mastered) while you're in places where your big "Super Jumbo" or J-45 shouldn't go. The guitar is not manufactured in Pennsylvania. It is manufactured in Mexico - NOT China...may the saints be praised! The quality is refreshingly very good...I was quite impressed. The instrument comes with an equally impressive, padded, bag-style case that has a shoulder strap and attached pouch about 12x6x2 inches. If "Made in America" is important to you, don't let the Mexico thing turn you away. Hey, that's the "global" thing...I don't much like it, but that's where humanity is headed. At least it's not made in China..., if it were, I would not have made the purchase. Pricing on this is ridiculous. Most places on the web price it at 299 USD. Stay clear of that ridiculousness. Now, I'm not some big fan of Amazon. Sometimes Amazon serves my interest; often it does not. However, I bought my Martin Backpacker from Amazon, and it arrived five days later -- shipping and tax free. I paid 167 USD flat. I've been nothing short of completely satisfied, and the price, in my view, was beyond fair. Like I said..., ridiculous. The documentation supplied indicates that the instrument may be waxed using a paste-style wax. I plan to do the waxing when I finish this month's work schedule and return home. When I am contemplating how the wax might affect the instrument, I get this impression that it could then be submerged in water, removed, shaken and meticulously wiped down..., and it would suffer no appreciable damage. It's a pretty nice little tool - this Martin. On a final note regarding this evaluation: Using only this little Martin, during those periods when not directly engaged in developing my fretboard theory, I have been working on my mastery of one very important instrumental piece which is close to my heart. Nearly one month of playing only the little Martin, the subject of this evaluation, I am quite close to mastery of "Embryonic Journey." It is a track on the old LP "Surrealistic Pillow." Now...how well do you think this guitar serves? [Update: Call me "Jorma Kaukonen"...it's been awhile since I wrote this review, but since I was writing another on a different product, I thought it would be fun to add, here, that I have mastery of "Embryonic Journey." I don't owe this to the Backpacker Guitar...I owe it to hard work, but this little guitar made it possible. Good stuff.] Buy the guitar for yourself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by 藤***之 on December 21, 2021*

遊び用なら良いです

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