Visit, call, or ask for a hands-on look before you buy.

Imperial Vintage Guitars Vintage instruments, honestly represented
Search Cart 0
Menu
Menu

Call a store

Search the collection
Full-length view of a natural finish travel guitar with a black gig bag and a brown strap on a gray background.
01 / 20Full-length view of a natural finish travel guitar with a black gig bag and a brown strap on a gray background.
The natural finish travel guitar is shown from the front, focusing on the body, soundhole, bridge, and lower fretboard.
02 / 20The natural finish travel guitar is shown from the front, focusing on the body, soundhole, bridge, and lower fretboard.
Full rear view of the natural wood guitar, showing the smooth, light brown neck and triangular body, with six chrome tuners.
03 / 20Full rear view of the natural wood guitar, showing the smooth, light brown neck and triangular body, with six chrome tuners.
The back of the guitar's natural wood neck and triangular body are visible, with a single silver strap button near the neck joint.
04 / 20The back of the guitar's natural wood neck and triangular body are visible, with a single silver strap button near the neck joint.
Close-up of the natural wood headstock and upper fretboard, showing six chrome tuners with black buttons and light strings.
05 / 20Close-up of the natural wood headstock and upper fretboard, showing six chrome tuners with black buttons and light strings.
The back of the guitar's headstock and upper neck are visible, showing six chrome tuners with black buttons on a natural wood finish.
06 / 20The back of the guitar's headstock and upper neck are visible, showing six chrome tuners with black buttons on a natural wood finish.
The natural wood guitar, angled from the neck, shows its small, round soundhole and dark bridge with six white pins.
07 / 20The natural wood guitar, angled from the neck, shows its small, round soundhole and dark bridge with six white pins.
The natural wood guitar is angled from the neck to the body, showing the soundhole, bridge, and six white string pins.
08 / 20The natural wood guitar is angled from the neck to the body, showing the soundhole, bridge, and six white string pins.
The natural finish travel guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing the light wood top, dark wood bridge, and soundhole.
09 / 20The natural finish travel guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing the light wood top, dark wood bridge, and soundhole.
The natural finish travel guitar is angled from the upper bout, showing the small soundhole, dark wood bridge, and light strings.
10 / 20The natural finish travel guitar is angled from the upper bout, showing the small soundhole, dark wood bridge, and light strings.
The guitar's natural wood body, with a visible grain, is shown from the back, angled to reveal the strap button near the neck joint.
11 / 20The guitar's natural wood body, with a visible grain, is shown from the back, angled to reveal the strap button near the neck joint.
The back of the natural wood guitar body, with a strap button visible at the bottom right and a slight scuff near the neck.
12 / 20The back of the natural wood guitar body, with a strap button visible at the bottom right and a slight scuff near the neck.
The guitar's natural wood back, with a slight sheen, is angled from the lower left to the upper right, showing two chrome strap buttons.
13 / 20The guitar's natural wood back, with a slight sheen, is angled from the lower left to the upper right, showing two chrome strap buttons.
Overhead view of the guitar's natural wood body, showing its unique triangular shape and a strap button near the neck.
14 / 20Overhead view of the guitar's natural wood body, showing its unique triangular shape and a strap button near the neck.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown fretboard and neck, showing the white nut, four frets, and six bronze strings.
15 / 20Close-up of the guitar's dark brown fretboard and neck, showing the white nut, four frets, and six bronze strings.
Close-up of the guitar's natural wood fretboard, showing copper strings, silver frets, and small circular fret markers.
16 / 20Close-up of the guitar's natural wood fretboard, showing copper strings, silver frets, and small circular fret markers.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, showing a reading of 1.60.
17 / 20A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, showing a reading of 1.60.
A digital string action gauge measures the distance between the strings and the fretboard of the natural finish guitar.
18 / 20A digital string action gauge measures the distance between the strings and the fretboard of the natural finish guitar.
Close-up of the guitar's natural finish mahogany neck and fretboard, with a digital string action gauge showing 1.22mm.
19 / 20Close-up of the guitar's natural finish mahogany neck and fretboard, with a digital string action gauge showing 1.22mm.
A black digital scale displays "2 LB 2 OZ" in bright blue, with "WeighMax" at the top and control buttons below.
20 / 20A black digital scale displays "2 LB 2 OZ" in bright blue, with "WeighMax" at the top and control buttons below.

Martin

2010 Martin Backpacker Steel String Travel Guitar Natural w/Gig Bag

$295.00

Unavailable

Make an offer Sell one like this

Description

2010 Martin Backpacker Steel String Travel Guitar Natural w/Gig Bag

Located At IVG Burbank

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In Mexico

Satin Finish Shows Normal Cosmetic Playwear Throughout Including Some Small Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Backpacker Body With Sapele Back And Sides And Spruce Top

Sapele Neck With Unbound Fingerboard

Small Dot Inlays

Martin Chrome 3x3 Tuning Machines

Scale Length: 24"

Nut Width: 1.60"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .89"

Neck Depth At 9th Fret: 1.22"

Weight: 2lbs 2oz

Comes As Shown With Original Soft Shell Case And Strap

 

Wherever you roam, the Martin Backpacker is ready to go. Its ultra-portable, lightweight design has made it a favorite for adventurers, campers, and even astronauts—it was the first guitar ever played in space. With a solid spruce top and durable tonewoods, it delivers clear, bright tone whether you're by the fire or floating in zero gravity. The unique body shape slips easily into overhead compartments, backpacks, or tight storage spots, and the included soft gig bag makes travel a breeze. With a 24" scale length, chrome enclosed gear tuners, and sustainable wood certified parts, it’s small in size but big on sound—and spirit. From mountain peaks to outer space, this guitar proves that music really can go anywhere.

Glossary Refund policy Shipping policy