MARTIN GUITARS
MARTIN BACKPACKER STEEL STRING TRAVEL GUITAR
Martin are the world’s oldest and therefore most experienced guitar manufacturer. When they build a guitar as unique as the Backpacker they include the heart, soul and DNA of the world’s most loved guitar brand.
o Slim travel-size acoustic guitar with 6 steel strings
o Extremely lightweight (2.5 lbs.) and compact, so you can take it anywhere
o Quality craftsmanship and materials let you know it’s a Martin
o Full-size fretboard (15 frets) makes it easy to play
o Solid spruce top and solid mahogany sides and back
o 24″ scale length
o Comes with padded carrying bag and woven strap
The Martin Backpacker is the original Travel Guitar. Weighing in at only 2.5lbs, the Martin Backpacker is exceedingly light and extremely portable but don’t let its size fool you. The Backpacker may be tiny but the sound it makes is certainly not. It’s braced solid mahogany neck, back and sides offer a sound beyond comparison to other travel guitars.
Built to withstand the rigors of the road, the Backpacker is ready to be your companion when you go camping, hiking, off-road traveling, touring and of course – backpacking! If you’re packing for that road trip but still want to bring your guitar for some fireside tunes, the Backpacker’s distinctive shape and padded case allow it to be stored virtually anywhere. It’s the perfect party guitar…take it with you wherever and whenever you go.
MARTIN BACKPACKER STEEL STRING TRAVEL GUITAR SPECIFICATIONS:
• Model: Martin Steel String Backpacker Guitar
• Concept: Original Travel Guitar
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Top Braces: Solid Spruce
• Body and Neck Material: Solid Mahogany (one piece)
• Back Material: Solid Mahogany
• Nut Material: Corian
• Headstock: Solid Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Richlite
• Scale Length: 24″
• Number Of Frets: 15
• Fret Material: Nickel Silver
• Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16″
• Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8″
• Fingerboard Position Inlays: One at 5th & Two at 12th Fret
• Finish: Hand Rubbed
• Bridge Material: Richlite
• Bridge String Spacing: 2.187″
• Bridge Saddle: 16″ radius/Compensated/Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Sealed Geared with Small Buttons
• Strings: Martin Extra Light 80/20 Bronze (M170)
• Bridge Pins: White with Black Dots
• Strap Buttons: Chrome Strap Button
• Case: Padded Martin Backpacker Combo Bag
• Strap: Martin Woven Strap
• Interior Label: Paper Label with Serial Number
• Warranty: One Year
