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Take your music wherever you go with the Martin Steel String Backpacker Guitar—the ultimate travel companion for musicians on the move. Lightweight, durable, and designed for maximum portability, this guitar is perfect for camping trips, road adventures, or simply playing in the comfort of your home. Despite its compact size, the Backpacker delivers a rich, resonant sound that belies its small stature, making it an essential addition to any guitarist’s collection.
The Martin Steel String Backpacker Guitar is built with the traveler in mind. Its unique body shape and compact size allow it to fit into the tightest spaces, whether you're packing it into a car trunk or stowing it in an overhead compartment. Weighing in at just a few pounds, this guitar is incredibly easy to carry, so you can bring your music with you wherever you go.
Constructed with solid tonewoods, the Backpacker maintains the quality and sound you expect from a Martin guitar. The top is made from spruce, providing a bright, clear tone, while the back and sides are crafted from sapele, adding warmth and depth to the sound. The hand-rubbed finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood and adds a smooth, comfortable feel. Despite its small size, this guitar offers a surprisingly full and balanced sound, making it ideal for practice, performance, or songwriting on the go.
The Backpacker is not just portable—it's also designed for playability. The guitar features a comfortable neck shape and Backpacker taper, making it easy to navigate the fretboard, even for extended playing sessions. The non-scalloped bracing pattern provides stability and resonance, ensuring that every note you play is crisp and clear. With a scale length of 24 inches and a fingerboard width of 1 11/16 inches at the nut, this guitar offers a familiar feel that’s easy to adapt to, whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner.
Martin has incorporated sustainable wood certified parts into the construction of the Backpacker, reflecting their commitment to environmental responsibility. This ensures that your guitar is not only great-sounding and durable but also eco-friendly. You can enjoy playing your instrument knowing it was crafted with respect for the environment.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Size | Backpacker |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Back & Side Material | Sapele |
| Finish | Hand-Rubbed (Top, Back & Sides) |
| Bracing Pattern | Backpacker, Non-Scalloped |
| Scale Length | 24'' |
| Neck Shape | Backpacker |
| Neck Taper | Backpacker Taper |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 11/16'' |
