---
product_id: 1135161
title: "Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag"
brand: "martin"
price: "2931.40 DT"
currency: TND
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Martin"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1135161-martin-steel-string-backpacker-travel-guitar-with-bag
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
---

# Solid spruce top for rich tone Lightweight & travel-ready with padded bag 24-inch compact scale length Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag

**Brand:** martin
**Price:** 2931.40 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Take your music everywhere — the ultimate travel companion for the modern nomad!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag by martin
- **How much does it cost?** 2931.40 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1135161-martin-steel-string-backpacker-travel-guitar-with-bag)

## Best For

- martin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 24-inch scale length fits anywhere, perfect for on-the-go creativity
- • **Proven Road-Tested:** Trusted by seasoned travelers and musicians for consistent tuning and tone
- • **Rich Acoustic Tone:** Solid spruce top and mahogany back deliver authentic Martin sound
- • **Effortless Playability:** Unique contour neck shape and 15 frets for smooth, comfortable playing
- • **Travel-Ready Durability:** Lightweight design with padded carry bag for effortless portability

## Overview

The Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar is a compact, lightweight acoustic guitar featuring a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides. With a 24-inch scale length and unique contour neck, it offers comfortable playability and rich tone in a travel-friendly design. Included is a padded carry bag, making it ideal for musicians who want to keep their music alive on the road without sacrificing quality or convenience.

## Description

The Martin Steel-String Backpacker is a compact, travel-sized guitar that is lightweight, durable, easy to play, and easy to tune. The guitar features a unique shape that allows it to fit to small places, ideal for takg on the road. Great for campfire sg-alongs, road trips, or anywhere you want to be able to play, the Backpacker comes with a padded carry bag

Review: Aviation Employee...Traveler - This guitar is not a toy. I played the guitar for some thirty years. Most of that time was spent playing on my Guild F-50. Seven years ago, I got married. One year after that, I put the guitar down, and I haven't touched it since. I recently came to the conclusion that I am somewhat a fraction of the man I was when I made music. I decided to bring music back to the front burner. I work in the aviation industry and fly all over Europe - all the time. Carrying luggage is a drag, and there are restrictions regarding size and number. This Martin Backpacker is absolutely the best option available - short of hiring a master luthier to build for me a quality instrument in miniature. After six years away from playing the guitar, skill, theory and creativity have eroded to a level which can only be described as sad.... Now, I've had this Martin Backpacker for just short of one month. It has already been to London, Oslo (twice), Tel Aviv and Dublin. I have no difficulty with carrying and safe stowing. Incidentally, the guitar is quite tough. I joke about it by calling it my "club." I would not want to be hit with it; I can assure you, and here is the relative comment: This guitar sounds pretty damned good - period. Don't expect the sound of an SJ-200 or something. It does serve the ear though - enough to get the job done while forced to be away from your first instrument...whatever that may be. The "job" to which I have just now referred is the task of practicing scales, learning and reawakening lost theory (see Desi Serna), playing (and singing to) a few old songs et cetera. Intonation is exact. It stays in tune. The action is just a bit high above the tenth fret, but this is not really a problem considering the overall benefit the Backpacker delivers. Martin does offer replacement saddle blanks at 1/16th inch increments that can be secured by calling their customer service number found on the documentation included in the guitar shipment. It's funny to hold at first, but you'll figure it out and make it work. Desire and necessity will conquer if you're serious about improving your guitar knowledge (or just plan having fun playing what you have mastered) while you're in places where your big "Super Jumbo" or J-45 shouldn't go. The guitar is not manufactured in Pennsylvania. It is manufactured in Mexico - NOT China...may the saints be praised! The quality is refreshingly very good...I was quite impressed. The instrument comes with an equally impressive, padded, bag-style case that has a shoulder strap and attached pouch about 12x6x2 inches. If "Made in America" is important to you, don't let the Mexico thing turn you away. Hey, that's the "global" thing...I don't much like it, but that's where humanity is headed. At least it's not made in China..., if it were, I would not have made the purchase. Pricing on this is ridiculous. Most places on the web price it at 299 USD. Stay clear of that ridiculousness. Now, I'm not some big fan of desertcart. Sometimes desertcart serves my interest; often it does not. However, I bought my Martin Backpacker from desertcart, and it arrived five days later -- shipping and tax free. I paid 167 USD flat. I've been nothing short of completely satisfied, and the price, in my view, was beyond fair. Like I said..., ridiculous. The documentation supplied indicates that the instrument may be waxed using a paste-style wax. I plan to do the waxing when I finish this month's work schedule and return home. When I am contemplating how the wax might affect the instrument, I get this impression that it could then be submerged in water, removed, shaken and meticulously wiped down..., and it would suffer no appreciable damage. It's a pretty nice little tool - this Martin. On a final note regarding this evaluation: Using only this little Martin, during those periods when not directly engaged in developing my fretboard theory, I have been working on my mastery of one very important instrumental piece which is close to my heart. Nearly one month of playing only the little Martin, the subject of this evaluation, I am quite close to mastery of "Embryonic Journey." It is a track on the old LP "Surrealistic Pillow." Now...how well do you think this guitar serves? [Update: Call me "Jorma Kaukonen"...it's been awhile since I wrote this review, but since I was writing another on a different product, I thought it would be fun to add, here, that I have mastery of "Embryonic Journey." I don't owe this to the Backpacker Guitar...I owe it to hard work, but this little guitar made it possible. Good stuff.] Buy the guitar for yourself.
Review: Fabulous guitar--perfect size and tone for travel - I ordered this guitar as I tend to travel a lot, and I just returned to playing regularly. I read plenty of reviews for the travel guitars in this price range, and I went with the Martin. There's so much good to this guitar, it's hard to find the negatives. At only two pounds plus some change, this little guy is super light and easy to carry. The packaging is solid and sturdy, and when I opened the Martin box, the guitar was packaging in a padded bag. I tuned it up, and with a little stretching, it kept its tune within a few hours. Despite being a bit odd looking, the backpacker is easy to adapt to. I'm not sure if folks need a reminder: this is a travel guitar. It's designed to be small, so that comes with a price tag. 1. The strings are great--it comes with Martin strings, and they sound great. 2. The sound on this is phenomenal. I've been playing on el cheapo I picked up a few years ago, so this was like heaven. Yes, it does sound a bit "pluckier" than your average guitar, but not in an annoying way. It's a great fingerpicking guitar, but I can only strum with decent ability right now. 3. Yes, you lose some volume. Look at the size of this thing: physics, folks. But it's almost magical in the way it projects, and if you strum strong and loud, you'll definitely get plenty of volume for travel. 4. The action is NOT high. Maybe someone got a weird one, but the action is perfect and low. Having played on a nightmare for the last few weeks, this is incredibly easy to play. The fret board has a solid, natural feel, so the transition was very easy. 5. The strap solves the ills of the heavy neck. It's super neck-heavy, no question, but the strap, properly adjusted, fixes the problem. I find it a bit more comfortable to stand with, or to sit on a stood with, but either way, you'll be able to play. Hand placement is an issue for the right side, but I figured out a way that works just fine for me. 6. You can't been the price or portability on this little guy. He's sweet to play and listen to, and he's perfect for travel. I would highly recommend for experienced or beginner musicians. Lots of fun, and a great purchase for its intended purpose.

## Features

- Solid Spruce Top
- Solid Tonewood Back and Sides
- Unique Contour Neck Shape
- Features 24-Inch Scale Length
- Features 15 Frets

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000P63U74 |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,285 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #81 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Brand | MARTIN |
| Brand Name | MARTIN |
| Color | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 692 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Hardwood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00729789062008 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | No |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | with bag |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Instrument Size | Small |
| Item Dimensions | 4.8 x 4.5 x 9.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 37"L x 10"W x 4"H |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Weight | 5.2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | C. F. Martin & Co. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Backpacker GTR |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Model Name | Backpacker GTR |
| Model Number | 11GBPC |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 24.0 |
| Sound Profile | Balanced, Bright, Natural, Acoustic |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| UPC | 729789062008 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Na. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** MARTIN
- **Color:** Natural
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Hardwood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** No
- **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Bronze
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any tips on how to fly with this?**
A: I’ve traveled to many different continents and countries with mine by all different means of travel. I flew on different airlines and have had it been fine but some may want to try to charge extra for a musical instrument (cheaper flights like Ryan Air). When I’ve been unsure, I’ve called or emailed with the measurements of the bag/guitar and told them I’ve fit it in the overhead. Most seem a little confused by this so maybe rather than say I have a small guitar, say I have a small instrument here are the measurements. Some people seemed to not understand a guitar could be made with those measurements and wanted to tell me I had to buy a seat for it... when putting it in the overhead, wait until an overhead bin is pretty full and place the guitar on top of people’s bags (those big rolling suitcases can be too big to do this so try a bin with duffel bags and that sort). That’s what I do, especially on full flights, so that my guitar isn’t damaged. I also stuff clothes in there to protect it, and it’s a nice way to fit in a couple jackets that might not fit in your suitcase! Hope that helps!

**Q: Does the guitar come with a strap and case?**
A: Strap is not included, padded carrying bag is.

**Q: How much does actually it weigh?**
A: With its strap and a straightpick it weighs 1.075 kgs (2.4 lbs).

**Q: Can someone recommend a hard case for this?**
A: Don't know of a hardcase...I have the soft case which works well, however.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aviation Employee...Traveler
*by M***L on October 29, 2011*

This guitar is not a toy. I played the guitar for some thirty years. Most of that time was spent playing on my Guild F-50. Seven years ago, I got married. One year after that, I put the guitar down, and I haven't touched it since. I recently came to the conclusion that I am somewhat a fraction of the man I was when I made music. I decided to bring music back to the front burner. I work in the aviation industry and fly all over Europe - all the time. Carrying luggage is a drag, and there are restrictions regarding size and number. This Martin Backpacker is absolutely the best option available - short of hiring a master luthier to build for me a quality instrument in miniature. After six years away from playing the guitar, skill, theory and creativity have eroded to a level which can only be described as sad.... Now, I've had this Martin Backpacker for just short of one month. It has already been to London, Oslo (twice), Tel Aviv and Dublin. I have no difficulty with carrying and safe stowing. Incidentally, the guitar is quite tough. I joke about it by calling it my "club." I would not want to be hit with it; I can assure you, and here is the relative comment: This guitar sounds pretty damned good - period. Don't expect the sound of an SJ-200 or something. It does serve the ear though - enough to get the job done while forced to be away from your first instrument...whatever that may be. The "job" to which I have just now referred is the task of practicing scales, learning and reawakening lost theory (see Desi Serna), playing (and singing to) a few old songs et cetera. Intonation is exact. It stays in tune. The action is just a bit high above the tenth fret, but this is not really a problem considering the overall benefit the Backpacker delivers. Martin does offer replacement saddle blanks at 1/16th inch increments that can be secured by calling their customer service number found on the documentation included in the guitar shipment. It's funny to hold at first, but you'll figure it out and make it work. Desire and necessity will conquer if you're serious about improving your guitar knowledge (or just plan having fun playing what you have mastered) while you're in places where your big "Super Jumbo" or J-45 shouldn't go. The guitar is not manufactured in Pennsylvania. It is manufactured in Mexico - NOT China...may the saints be praised! The quality is refreshingly very good...I was quite impressed. The instrument comes with an equally impressive, padded, bag-style case that has a shoulder strap and attached pouch about 12x6x2 inches. If "Made in America" is important to you, don't let the Mexico thing turn you away. Hey, that's the "global" thing...I don't much like it, but that's where humanity is headed. At least it's not made in China..., if it were, I would not have made the purchase. Pricing on this is ridiculous. Most places on the web price it at 299 USD. Stay clear of that ridiculousness. Now, I'm not some big fan of Amazon. Sometimes Amazon serves my interest; often it does not. However, I bought my Martin Backpacker from Amazon, and it arrived five days later -- shipping and tax free. I paid 167 USD flat. I've been nothing short of completely satisfied, and the price, in my view, was beyond fair. Like I said..., ridiculous. The documentation supplied indicates that the instrument may be waxed using a paste-style wax. I plan to do the waxing when I finish this month's work schedule and return home. When I am contemplating how the wax might affect the instrument, I get this impression that it could then be submerged in water, removed, shaken and meticulously wiped down..., and it would suffer no appreciable damage. It's a pretty nice little tool - this Martin. On a final note regarding this evaluation: Using only this little Martin, during those periods when not directly engaged in developing my fretboard theory, I have been working on my mastery of one very important instrumental piece which is close to my heart. Nearly one month of playing only the little Martin, the subject of this evaluation, I am quite close to mastery of "Embryonic Journey." It is a track on the old LP "Surrealistic Pillow." Now...how well do you think this guitar serves? [Update: Call me "Jorma Kaukonen"...it's been awhile since I wrote this review, but since I was writing another on a different product, I thought it would be fun to add, here, that I have mastery of "Embryonic Journey." I don't owe this to the Backpacker Guitar...I owe it to hard work, but this little guitar made it possible. Good stuff.] Buy the guitar for yourself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous guitar--perfect size and tone for travel
*by A***P on November 29, 2015*

I ordered this guitar as I tend to travel a lot, and I just returned to playing regularly. I read plenty of reviews for the travel guitars in this price range, and I went with the Martin. There's so much good to this guitar, it's hard to find the negatives. At only two pounds plus some change, this little guy is super light and easy to carry. The packaging is solid and sturdy, and when I opened the Martin box, the guitar was packaging in a padded bag. I tuned it up, and with a little stretching, it kept its tune within a few hours. Despite being a bit odd looking, the backpacker is easy to adapt to. I'm not sure if folks need a reminder: this is a travel guitar. It's designed to be small, so that comes with a price tag. 1. The strings are great--it comes with Martin strings, and they sound great. 2. The sound on this is phenomenal. I've been playing on el cheapo I picked up a few years ago, so this was like heaven. Yes, it does sound a bit "pluckier" than your average guitar, but not in an annoying way. It's a great fingerpicking guitar, but I can only strum with decent ability right now. 3. Yes, you lose some volume. Look at the size of this thing: physics, folks. But it's almost magical in the way it projects, and if you strum strong and loud, you'll definitely get plenty of volume for travel. 4. The action is NOT high. Maybe someone got a weird one, but the action is perfect and low. Having played on a nightmare for the last few weeks, this is incredibly easy to play. The fret board has a solid, natural feel, so the transition was very easy. 5. The strap solves the ills of the heavy neck. It's super neck-heavy, no question, but the strap, properly adjusted, fixes the problem. I find it a bit more comfortable to stand with, or to sit on a stood with, but either way, you'll be able to play. Hand placement is an issue for the right side, but I figured out a way that works just fine for me. 6. You can't been the price or portability on this little guy. He's sweet to play and listen to, and he's perfect for travel. I would highly recommend for experienced or beginner musicians. Lots of fun, and a great purchase for its intended purpose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally have a travel guitar and I love it
*by N***Y on January 20, 2019*

I've wanted a travel guitar for some time. The price on this item was too good to pass up, so I took the jump. I couldn't be more pleased. Having read most of the reviews, I want to clarify a few things. ***You are not buying a full-sized guitar, so realize going into this that the travel guitar will not sound like a normal sized guitar. You don't get the same resonance and the bass tones aren't as rich. This is because you are sacrificing a bit of tone quality for a more convenient travel size. That being said, this guitar sounds INCREDIBLY well for it's size, and I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality and how well crafted the guitar is. The action is low, the tuning knobs are tight, and everything looks and feels solid when you play. I bought both of my kids 1/2 sized guitars for Christmas that were about half the price of this Martin and they look and feel like toy guitars compared to this. The quality of this guitar is Martin, 100%. ***Some people complained about the tuning knobs and action. My guitar came just how I like it right out of the box. Each player has a preference, of course, but this guitar suits my needs just fine. ***Yes, it's small enough to travel with, but the neck is normal width, so you don't have to tweak your muscle memory when playing it. ***The body shape is a bit difficult to get used to, and I can understand how this would be an issue if you've only played traditionally shaped acoustic guitars. But, if you're ever played an oddly shaped electric (I played a Gibson Flying V for years), then the adjustments you have to make to play this traveler are not bad at all. Plus... it's a travel guitar. Compact size is the name of the game. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. I waited a long time before pulling the trigger, but I'm so glad I finally did. Many times I've traveled without a guitar because I haven't wanted to check it into baggage claim. This one is small enough you can easily find space in an overhead compartment on a plane. So stoked for my next trip to travel with this little gem.

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