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February 6, 2019 at 6:14 am #124579
anyone have an opinion on the Martin Backpacker travel guitar? Any recommendations on a Parlor size guitar. Thanks.
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February 6, 2019 at 6:22 am #124580
I thought the backpacker was a cool idea. I got to try one out at a Guitar Center in Davenport , Iowa. Forgot what the price was, but I thought it might be a good guitar to play slide with. I found it difficult to play though.
Parlor size guitar I don’t own one, but someone will come along and share some thoughts though.The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete
It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete
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February 6, 2019 at 9:22 am #124593
Hey Jim,
I had a Martin backpacker for a while just for fun but just sold it recently. Honestly, it was difficult to play on it and hard to get a good sound of out the strings without hurting my fingers. Maybe I could have changed the strings for a lighter gauge but I guess I did not want to mess with it too much.
I also have another travel size guitar, Yamaha APX-2T which was for a while my only acoustic-electric guitar with steel strings. I bought it new for $200 and it served me well. It has a very short scale and a narrow neck but it is very comfortable for me to play it (I’ve got small hands) and it also sounds pretty good, especially amplified.
However, if you want a really good sounding parlor size acoustic, I would highly recommend Taylor GS Mini. That’s not only my go-to daily practice acoustic but also my travel guitar, I absolutely love it. It has a slightly shorter scale and a very comfortable narrow neck and sounds just incredible!🎸JoLa
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February 6, 2019 at 1:24 pm #124621
I play my Taylor Baby more often than my Taylor GS Mini, because it’s easier to play. It’s also easier to travel with. I used it for this video. Check out how easy it is to carry when hiking. And it is actually louder and sounds better than my GS Mini.
Sunjamr Steve
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February 6, 2019 at 1:58 pm #124622
Hey Steve. Are the forests in NZ uninhabited, or do the people just turn and run when they see an old hippie, carrying a guitar through the bush?
It’s lovely there and I’m envious. I look out the window and it is snowing, blowing, and 9 degrees F here.
I agree with Steve regarding the small Taylors. I have the Big Baby which is a 7/8 sized dred., and may be a little large for a travel guitar. But these small Taylors sound great with wonderful note separation and tone. A baby would be a great choice, especially for finger picking.
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February 6, 2019 at 3:54 pm #124629
Steve,
I own a Taylor Big Baby. Killer tone for a small guitar. I’ve played a friend’s Taylor GS mini. Both are good guitars. I prefer the Big Baby.
If you can, play both and decide for yourself. I don’t think there is one “Best” guitar for everyone. I think each person has to decide which guitar is best for them.
Particularly when it comes to acoustic guitars each guitar is an individual instrument. The one that feels rights and sounds right to you is the one to buy.
Hope that helps,
Gene
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February 10, 2019 at 2:17 pm #124944
Neat video and this thread is giving me more insights as I decide which acoustic to buy. Yesterday I checked out the GS Mini, 214ce and also the Gibson J45 Studio. I did not look at a Big Baby, I intend to do that. Once again, thanks to all of you for your insights.
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February 10, 2019 at 10:39 pm #124985
Neat video and this thread is giving me more insights as I decide which acoustic to buy. Yesterday I checked out the GS Mini, 214ce and also the Gibson J45 Studio. I did not look at a Big Baby, I intend to do that. Once again, thanks to all of you for your insights.
Hey Billy
If you can buy the Gibson Humming Bird guitar of the 60’s that should please you. The new ones just don’t have that sparkle to them. The Humming Bird is the finest guitar Gibson put out since the 60’s.The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete
It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete
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