bouche Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Does anyone have any suggestions for a nice sounding guitar to travel with?I tried out one of these a few years back and it was pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Those Martin guys are cool. Art & Lutherie also makes a small guitar, and I believe they're a Canadian company. I would bet theirs is cheaper than the Martin:http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/amis.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I know some friends who have that Martin you listed, Bouche, as well as the Art & Lutherie posted above.The martin is nice but very quiet, making it difficult to play along with someone else. I felt that both guitars were difficult to play - both were hard on the fingers. (Bar chords especially, even more so up near the headstock) I've been playing for a few years and Bass even longer, I still can't play these for any good chunk of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I think the quietness is something that's always put me off getting one of these. They are a pretty cool idea, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I tried one of those and I really found it uncomfortable to play for any length time and the sound wasn't that great.I did end up getting a Little Martin LX 1 every time I play it I am amazed at how good this little guitar sounds.It plays like a full size and like I said the tone in actually pretty nice. My friend also has a baby Taylor, which also sounds great. Both come with a nice padded soft shell case.I would definitely suggest one of these small, big guitars. They are a little bit bigger then the travel versions but they sound and play way better.(IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I had one of these a few years ago. It had a decent sound for such a small guitar and sounded great plugged in. Then it got stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I second the Martin LX1 - I played this guitar quite a bit when I was chillin' in P.Bro and it's a pleasure to play and to hear. I've played the baby taylor - and it's a taylor. the martin is definitely MY preference but if you're more of a 'taylor guy' than a 'martin dude' then you know where to start.the backpacker's a great idea if you're a traveller taking a guitar around the world but you're clearly not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I have a Martin GBPC Backpacker, well I did until B stole and now uses it to teache at the folklore.You need a strap to play it, if you'd like, I can bring it in tomorrow AM and you can try it out, I love the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 the backpacker's a great idea if you're a traveller taking a guitar around the world but you're clearly not. Hmm, that's pretty presumptuous Beats. I think he's asking for a travelers guitar because we plan on doing some... don't freak out here... traveling. Clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Rent a student guitar. Take out the best insurance you can get. Play the shit out of it then sell it to a local to enjoy before you come back. Pay for guitar with the locals money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 we plan on doing some... don't freak out here... traveling. Where are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 ...exscuse the thread hijack but...Zimmy I don't know your last name...is that your board company? Trey coolio dudette. Am I too old to board? I used to when I was a kid and been craving it lately...but not the wipe outs..is long boarding a little less messy? ....good luck with your travels guys whereever that might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 ...exscuse the thread hijack but...Zimmy I don't know your last name...is that your board company?Trey coolio dudette. Am I too old to board? I used to when I was a kid and been craving it lately...but not the wipe outs..is long boarding a little less messy? Howler It is our board company And you are [color:red]never too old to board. Longboarding rocks, just like surfing on pavement. It is less messy (for most of us), faster, quiet. Next time you're around, let me know and you can come over and test out a few of our boards to see if you like it, I'm sure you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Oh cool beans!!!!!!!!! I think Des and I will be in town soon when Friendly is in the UK...I'll definately pm you! Exciting beans. Thanks lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I have a Martin GBPC Backpacker, well I did until B stole and now uses it to teache at the folklore.You need a strap to play it, if you'd like, I can bring it in tomorrow AM and you can try it out, I love the sound. thx. I've tried that before and it is the only one I've known of and now I'm seeing some other options to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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