Martin Backpacker Nylon Strings Classical Guitars

pros: easy to carry

cons: sound sucks hard to hold

Not a real Martin

More like a broomstick with strings. only good for carring around. the sound is terribbl... See Full Review

pros: I like my backpacker it goes where I go.Great little classical guitar to carry.

cons: I need a guitar strap, the guitar is small enough to slip away from me.

*Updated Jan 31* My Martin Backpacker Nylon Strings Classical Guitar

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pros: Portable, relatively inexpensive, fun. Remember it's a 200 travel guitar...

cons: Hard to hold.

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Please remember that this is a 200 dollar travel guitar. It is designed to be relatively inexpensive... See Full Review

pros: Lightweight, compact, portable, smooth, deftly-fashioned...

cons: Unplayable.

Slip-slidin' Away

I tried everything in my power to content myself with this lightweight, ostensibly convenient backpa... See Full Review

pros: Portable, affordable, name brand, comes with case, good quality

cons: Impossible to handle and hold while playing and sitting, quiet dead tone.

The sound of an unplugged electric and feel of a broomstick !

I have mixed emotions about this one. There are some excellent reviews and I don't disagree but I wo... See Full Review

pros: Nice sound for the size and shape

cons: Can't be held properly for classical guitar practice

Excellent craftmanship, nice sound for its shape/size, NOT for classical guitar practicing

I was looking for a classical guitar that I can easily take with me for practice and recreation on t... See Full Review

pros: easy to carry around, great sound for it's size

cons: need strap to play, even while sitting

The Great Little Martin Backpacker

In late 1992, Musician Magazine's section on new toys featured a review of the Backpacker. The revi... See Full Review

pros: Nice portable classical guitar from master maker - good for lefties.

cons: You'll want to take it everywhere.

Martin classical backpacker great solution

For those who have more than one guitar, the Martin Backpacker, classical, is a great addition to yo... See Full Review