Members cavemanic Posted November 2, 2005 Members Posted November 2, 2005 Hi there just wondering which you would recomend?Is the traveller guitar brand good enough for acoustic playing? It doesn't seem to have much of a body at least compared to the martin I have played the martin before and didn't like it to much ..but I guess I can't be to selective! isn't it tuned up higher as well or something? thanks!
Members studyscoot Posted November 2, 2005 Members Posted November 2, 2005 I didn't like the backpacker mainly since you had to wear the strap to play it. Since it was shaped more like a broom than a guitar, you needed something to hold it in place to play. Haven't tried/don't know anything about the other brand that you listed.
Members studyscoot Posted November 2, 2005 Members Posted November 2, 2005 If you're looking for a nice travel-sized guitar, try a Baby taylor. They're around $350 new, but you can easily get a like-new one on ebay for less than $200. I had one for 2 years, sounded great. I liked the tone so much I upgraded to better full-size taylors. And so it began.
Members cavemanic Posted November 2, 2005 Author Members Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by studyscoot I didn't like the backpacker mainly since you had to wear the strap to play it. Since it was shaped more like a broom than a guitar, you needed something to hold it in place to play. Haven't tried/don't know anything about the other brand that you listed. I only remember playing it with a strap but do you remember if you can hold it kinda flying v style? (or the way some classical guitarists play)
Members Kap'n Posted November 2, 2005 Members Posted November 2, 2005 The Washburn Rover is much better than the backpacker. It plays pretty decently. Anything that size is going to sound banjo-ey.
Members knockwood Posted November 2, 2005 Members Posted November 2, 2005 http://www.stringsmith.com/vagabond/intro.htm
Members cavemanic Posted November 2, 2005 Author Members Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by Kap'n The Washburn Rover is much better than the backpacker. It plays pretty decently.Anything that size is going to sound banjo-ey. I got recomended that one as well....will check it out! thanks!
Members tiger roach Posted November 2, 2005 Members Posted November 2, 2005 I like my Backpacker, but it definitely takes some getting used to. I wouldn't be surprised to find better options out there. I like to hang my tennies from the bottom to balance it out.
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