Martin GBPC Backpacker travel guitar for life on the go
If you want a travel guitar that is easy to take on trips, to a campfire or out into nature, the Martin GBPC Backpacker fits that use straight away. Its slim low-profile shape makes this compact acoustic guitar easy to carry, while the 24" scale gives you a familiar playing foundation in a smaller format.
Martin includes a gigbag with the GBPC Backpacker, so you can take it along with protection right away. This version comes in natural and has no electronics, keeping it fully focused on acoustic use.
Construction and sound of the Martin Backpacker
Sapele is used for the top, back and sides. Combined with the Backpacker construction and non-scalloped bracing, the product information describes a strong, clean and crispy sound that suits a lightweight travel guitar.
The hand-rubbed finish on the top and body gives the Martin GBPC Backpacker a simple, natural look. The wood parts used are sustainable certified woodparts, which matches the material choice of this model.
Practical details of this compact acoustic guitar
The neck has a Backpacker shape with Backpacker Taper and a nut width of 1 11/16". This Martin also uses chrome enclosed gear tuners and comes factory-strung with Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 80/20 Bronze MA170T strings in .010-.047.
The Martin Backpacker is available in both right-handed and left-handed versions. If you want to buy a compact acoustic guitar online and need advice on setup or accessories, Magna Music also has a guitar department with its own workshop.
