https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:49:04 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-96867 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 17:11:04 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion david M1 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-96867 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-96826 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:41:49 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion olive https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-96826 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-96058 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:41:54 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion xg5a https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-96058 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95823 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:48:12 +0000 As I understand, they can be tough to handle, some folks even say you MUST stand to play them.
I find it's necessary to use a strap with my Martin Backpacker, even when sitting, to keep the soundhole in the right place for classical/ fingerpicking.

Best,


A :-) Ditto on the strap. The hardest adjustment for me was not having somewhere to rest my right arm. I usually have it leaning on the top of the body, put that's not quite practical with the backpacker.]]> Guitar Players Discussion sjt1316 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95823 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95812 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:57:23 +0000 As I understand, they can be tough to handle, some folks even say you MUST stand to play them.
I find it's necessary to use a strap with my Martin Backpacker, even when sitting, to keep the soundhole in the right place for classical/ fingerpicking.

Best,


A :-)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95812 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95811 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:53:02 +0000 Some of the small travel guitars that I have looked at in the past were incapable of maintaining standard tuning. This caused confusion for me when I was just beginning to play. The fingerings for chords did not match up to the instructional material I was using.

But, I would buy it for $25 just to play around with.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Morpheus https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95811 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95807 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:47:27 +0000
1. Are they harder or easier to learn with?
As I understand, they can be tough to handle, some folks even say you MUST stand to play them.

2. Would I need special or more expensive strings?
Martin Backpackers require light strings

3. How does their smaller size affect the sound, or the playing techinque required?
Smaller size usually equals less sound/less low end sound.

4. Will I eventually need a full-size guitar for recording and performing, or is it possible to
These guitars tend to be for ,well ehm backpacking, compact and convienent for traveling. They are not built for studio work, but hey stranger instruments have been used.

Remeber to try before you buy, get the make and model then check out online reviews . . . Caveat Emptor.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Quill https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95807 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95787 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 11:49:52 +0000
Best,


A :-)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95787 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95770 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 06:33:35 +0000
So my advice. Go for it.]]> Guitar Players Discussion U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95770 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95766 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 05:41:14 +0000
You never know until you ask - there are times when a peson who needs cash will pawn or sell a nice instrument for little more than pennies on a dollar :!:

So, I thought I would ask.

BS]]> Guitar Players Discussion Bob Squires https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/backpack-guitars/#post-95766