Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag

Highlights

• Body Shape: Backpacker travel‑body, ultra‑portable design

• Top Material: Solid spruce for rich, balanced tone

• Back & Sides Material: Solid tonewoods for durability and positive acoustic response

• Neck Material: Select hardwood with “Backpacker” taper for lightweight playability

• Scale Length: 24″ — shorter than a full-size guitar, making it easier to carry

• Nut Width: 1 11/16″ (approx. 43 mm) at the nut — comfortable for most players

• Finish: Hand‑rubbed finish on body and neck for a premium, rugged aesthetic

• Included: Comes with a padded gig bag and strap for easy transport

🎶 Key Features & Benefits

🔹 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞‑Ready Portability
With its uniquely slim backpacker body shape and shorter 24″ scale, this guitar slips into tight spaces and weighs far less than standard acoustics — built for travel, campfires, and spontaneous music moments.

🔹 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞
Despite its compact size, the solid spruce top delivers clear highs and articulate mids, and the solid tonewoods back & sides add a warm character — ensuring you don’t sacrifice sound quality for portability.

🔹 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭
The select hardwood neck with tapered profile makes for comfortable playing during travel or shorter practice sessions, while the shorter scale reduces string tension and finger-stretching.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦‑𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
Although compact, the 15-fret fingerboard provides enough range for chord-based playing, rhythm, and light soloing — ideal when you’re on the move.

🔹 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤
The hand-rubbed finish gives it a rugged, refined look, and the included padded gig bag means you’re set to carry it from car to campsite, hotel to hostel, or just across your living room.

🚀 Why You’ll Love It

• Built by Martin — a trusted name in acoustic guitars — giving you consistent craftsmanship in a travel-friendly format

• Combines portability, durability, and acoustic quality — not commonly found together in one travel guitar

• Perfect for camping trips, travel rehearsals, hotel sessions, or any setting where space is limited but you still want great tone

✨ Take your music off-the-grid with the Martin Backpacker 11GBPC — compact enough to carry, powerful enough to play. Make every place your stage.