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Tuesday, October 07th 2008.

Martin Backpacker Acoustic Guitar

The martin backpacker acoustic guitar is still one of the most popular of all martin guitars and appeals to all ages and especially those who are looking for a travel companion. Martin's long history of providing quality stringed instruments is evident in this affordable and very popular unique acoustic travel guitar. The martin backpacker is built for portable durability . . . and great sound! Don't let its diminutive size fool you. A braced, solid tonewood top with a solid mahogany neck, back, and sides gives this cool little guitar a surprisingly rich and loud tone. Built to withstand the rigors of camping, hiking, and off-road traveling. Includes high-quality chrome-enclosed tuners. A unique bridge on the nylon-string version accepts either plain or ball-end classic strings. Weighs less than 2-1/2 lbs. The backpacker is everything you need to get started on the road to playing guitar. You can buy the martin backpacker acoustic guitar online in a safe secure environment. If you can't find the instrument of your choice on these pages, we'd be happy to find that special model for you. Simply contact us and state your preference. We'll track down your information and get back to you with our findings.

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Martin Backpacker
Martin Backpacker


Built for portable durability . . . and great sound! Don't let its diminutive size fool you. A braced, solid tonewood top with a solid mahogany neck, back, and sides gives this cool little guitar a surprisingly rich and loud tone. Built to withstand the rigors of camping, hiking, and off-road traveling. Includes high-quality chrome-enclosed tuners. A unique bridge on the nylon-string version accepts either plain or ball-end classic strings. Weighs less than 2-1/2 lbs. Includes a Martin woven strap and gig bag ($29 value), and carries a 1-year limited warranty. Features: Solid top Mahogany neck, back, and sides Enclosed chrome tuners Lightweight, small size Includes: woven strap, Martin gig bag


Model Specifications
MODEL Steel String Backpacker Guitar
CONSTRUCTION: Unique To Backpacker
BODY SIZE: Unique To Backpacker
TOP: Solid Spruce
ROSETTE: none
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Unique To Backpacker
TOP BRACES: Solid Spruce
BACK MATERIAL: Solid Tonewoods
BACK PURFLING: none
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Tonewood
ENDPIECE: none
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: none
TOP INLAY STYLE: none
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY:  
NECK MATERIAL: Solid Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Unique Contour
NUT MATERIAL: Corian®
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Tapered/Small Gold Foil Logo
HEADPLATE: none
HEELCAP: none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
SCALE LENGTH: 24''
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 15
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 15
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:  
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: none
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Hand Rubbed Urethane
FINISH TOP: Hand Rubbed Finish
FINISH NECK: Hand Rubbed Finish
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
BRIDGE STYLE: Unique To Backpacker Steel String
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:  
SADDLE: Micarta®
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/Small Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin M170 Extra-Light 80/20 Bronze
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: none
CASE: Padded Gig Bag
INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label
ELECTRONICS: Optional Martin Thinline 332 Backpacker
OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge
OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.


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