A fully playable compact, travel guitar.
312 People rated this product : 7 out of 10
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Feature:
The gig bag is perfict for this little guitar.
Quality:
Typically Martin. Construction is perfict. The finish could be nicer but, what can I say, it's still a Martin.
Value:
What can I say, it's still a Martin. It's a great value and worth every penny
Desirability:
Not much "sex appeal" (I'm not sure what this is, I've never had sex with a guitar before). It's kind of cute.
Sound:
The sound quality is super for such a small body. It's the greatest for camping and trekking. I'm a professional outdoor outfitter in Costa Rica and traveling around Central America with it is a blast. The unique appearence draws other guitarists like a magnet and you can get into some really great music momments. Sure, it doesn't sound like a D-18 but what do you want for
Overall:
I'll have this guitar for a long time. Of course I have another full size guitar to play with , but this is a fun guitar to play.
Style of Music: Country, bluegrass, CSN&Y
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Feature:
Comes with a Martin padded gig bag that fits it perfectly. Also comes with aMartin strap.
Quality:
The build quality is solid on the Backpacker.Feels great in my hands. Again, people complain about the width of the neck, but I love nice chunky necks, which the Backpacker has. Has quality Martin tuning keys....
Value:
The price is very reasonable on the Backpacker. Look around, shop around. ZZ has the best price I have found...
Desirability:
I love the way it looks, and it gets stares and looks when you play it out. Its a conversation piece for sure....
Sound:
The Martin Backpacker is a great little guitar. Alot of people complain about the sound. Sure it wont sound like your D-18 or your D-28 or your D-45, or whatever you have. Its a small travel guitar, and is not suppose to sound like you big, expensivve Martin. It just wont happen. It is what it is, and does what it does very well. I love to travel with it, and its perfect for taking outside sitting on the front/back porch swing, lying in the hammock, etc, and just playing. People also complain about how hard it is to sit and play it. I have worked on this, and finally found a comfortable way to play it sitting down. Im happy....
Ease of Use:
Sounds a little like a banjo. It has its own unique sound....
Support:
Uh, never dealt with Martin personally....
Overall:
I expect to have this baby for a long time.... If stolen or something happens to it, I would get another one, no hesitations...
Submitted: 6/18/2009
Style of Music: Funk, jazz/fusion, classic rock, jazz, folk....
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