https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:58:27 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-208339 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:44:30 +0000
http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2006/Emerald-Guitars-X5-Life.html]]> Guitar Players Discussion TaylorR https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-208339 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-206711 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 09:42:03 +0000
Wait a tick... i just realized all of my guitars are made in either Japan, Korea, or China. Nevermind that then.]]> Guitar Players Discussion TaylorR https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-206711 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-206364 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:01:27 +0000
Thanks very much for all the replys, it is interesting to see the variation on opinions.

kingpatzer, I do see were you are coming from in terms of saving weight/space in the backpack etc but perhaps you are thinking a little more extreme travel than I am anticipating.

Although I will be travailing with the bare essentials (one pair of shoes and a small pack etc) this is more for the convenience of being able to stash a bag overhead on busses and walk distances than for serious expeditions in life threatening environments. I shall be doing what most travels do and will be staying in hostels, getting around countries by long hall bus rides etc. Its not going to be luxurious sleeping but I will be camping or sleeping rough.

I have narrowed by options down to two choices (one I had not really considered). After playing on more or less every small sized “travel” guitar around I have come to conclusion they are just not worth it, they seem too expensive and sound is just too weak to enjoy.

The larger baby guitars however seem a much better option, Martin LX and the Baby Taylor both sound superb for the size and I would be perfectly happy taking either if not for the cost, and I am not saying they are not worth the money, just that if within a week of trekking around Vietnam my expensive guitar was trashed I would be gutted.

So the last option, a few you suggested buying some really cheap so it would not matter too much if it broke or if i decided I didn't want to carry it around anymore. And I started thinking, why not just buy one out there!

I would imagine decent guitars could be had for very little money in SE Asia, saves taking it on the flight out there or having to worry about bringing it back if didn't cost much.

I am going to keep an eye on ebay for cheap baby guitars but if nothing comes up for £100 or less by the time I leave then I think my plan will be to buy a $20 guitar on the steets of Bangkok!

Thanks for all the help!]]> Guitar Players Discussion minty https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-206364 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205980 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:15:54 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Oric https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205980 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205910 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:10:56 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205910 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205909 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:09:32 +0000
Lots of campers choose to go without one. It's not a necessarily bad choice, but sadly, it's usually the less experienced bp'ers who go without it. The guys who really do know how to deal with emergencies through years of experience are the one's who have 'em.

And Mr. Jonesy, it's not about being extreme -- people die on day hikes ALL THE TIME.

Weather, accidents, and other shit happen.

This guy is going a year to foreign countries, now I'm passionate as all get out about my guitar, but a year long packing trip is not the place for one -- weight and space are too precious on a backpack.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205909 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205903 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:45:23 +0000
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=45805&productId=794670]]> Guitar Players Discussion MrJonesey https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205903 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205902 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:43:09 +0000
I would try out something like this:

http://www.soundexchange2.com/browseproducts/Montana-MTG1-Travel-Guitar.HTML

It is small and only 2.5#. I can't imagine having to sacrifice my life trying to tote this thing around. And for $75 I would just toss it if it became too much of a chore. My that's just coming from an inexperienced hiker. I'm sure you are probably right. But really, life or death?]]> Guitar Players Discussion MrJonesey https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205902 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205882 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:01:18 +0000
I'm not talking about extreme hanging off of cliffs.

Just being out and about on a flat, level, clear trail but having a sudden storm come up can be a life threatening event if you don't have the right gear with you.

On a long camping trip gear gets worn. It's essential to have spares and repair kits, etc. That stuff takes up weight.

The difference between carrying 60# on your back and 65# is HUGE over the course of thousands of steps.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205882 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205853 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:14:42 +0000
I agree with the suggestion to buy a beater and not be afraid to dump it if it gets broken. Perhaps you could attach it to your back with a safety "rip: chord that you could pull and free yourself in case you find yourself hanging from a cliff somewhere. :shock:

Harmonica is nice, but I would find the smallest, cheapest POS and give it a shot. I doubt he plans to carry a years worth of rations on his back anyway.]]> Guitar Players Discussion MrJonesey https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/long-term-backpacking-with-a-guitar-advice-needed/paged/2/#post-205853