Product: Martin Backpacker
Price Paid: US $290
Submitted
04/12/1998
at
07:08am
by
Steve Gordon
Email: gordonsl at digital<dot>net
Features
:
8
electro-acoustic, 1997, 17 fret, all solid tonewood top and mahogany neck back and sides,satin finish, travel sizechrome enclosed tuners, 2.5 pounds, included gig bag and strap, made in Mexico.
Sound
:
7
This is a good guitar for anyone who wants to practice while traveling. It is a bit on the bright side, expected due to the size. Very little string noise, the set up was good from the factory. The factory strings were a bit disappointing. I use it with a small Fender amp and a fender mini twin travel amp. If you bring the high end down and punch up the mid a bit it sounds great.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
I have not found anything wrong with the guitar in the five months I have had it. It has been so good that I have decided to buy a full size Martin.
Reliability/Durability
:
6
This travel guitar is more for practice, although I have heard of some artists who have used it live and in recording due to the unique sound.
Customer Support
:
1
Have not dealt with the factory, one year warranty, 90 days on electronics.
Overall Rating
:
10
I have been playing guitar for seven months, music for 26 years. I would defintely buy this guitar again. The size for traveling is perfect with very little sacrifice in tone. I recommend this guitar. I also own a Fender Stratocaster and an acoustic Epiphone which I will replace with a new Martin soon.
