Martin Guitars
Steel String Backpacker Guitar w/ Gig Bag
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Specifications:
• Top Material: Spruce
• Bracing Pattern: Backpacker
• Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Material: Tonewoods
• Side Material: Tonewoods
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Backpacker
• Neck Taper: Backpacker Taper
• Plek: No
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Overlay
• Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Scale Length: 24"
• Neck Joins Body At: 15th Fret
• Number of Frets Total: 15
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: White Plastic
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1 at 5th & 2 at 12th
• Side Dots: White
• Back and Side Finish: Hand Rubbed
• Finish Top: Hand Rubbed
• Top Colour: Clear
• Finish Neck: Hand Rubbed
• Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Bridge Style: Backpacker Steel String
• Bridge String Spacing: 2.187''
• Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
• Recommended Strings: Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Extra Light (M170)
• Knob: Small
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
• Case: Soft Gig Bag
• Label: Paper Label
Q & A
Reviews
Great for Bigger Chests 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Owned it 6 yrs. now 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Fun unique portable 11 of 11 customers found this review helpful
With optimal setup the true sound of instrument is better realized .
That being said it is not a full size guitar so don't review as such.
plays well open or capo up to 7th Fret. Wt of neck and lack of traditional body means a strap is a must.
I put a piezo pick up in it with end pin jack strap.sounds good.it stays in tune.bag is padded and adequate. Easy to curl up in a chair to play over larger guitars.
I returned mine after a week 4 of 6 customers found this review helpful
Cute and well made but unergonomic 26 of 26 customers found this review helpful
However, after having used it for a few months, I've found it rather awkward to play. The sense of awkwardness only increased after using it at home for a while compared to when I first tried it in store. The strap is essentially mandatory, and it's not really playable without the strap, even when sitting down, but that's alright because it comes with a strap. However, there are two bigger ergonomic issues beside the need for a strap. The first issue is that the very neck heavy design means you have to hold the guitar in a rather contorted manner when playing the upper frets to prevent the neck from diving down. The high action on upper frets doesn't help either. The second bigger issue is that the natural resting position for your strumming arm causes the guitar to rotate and have the fretboard face up, which becomes very awkward for your fretting hand unless you apply a reverse torque on the guitar by the neck, or make sure you don't rest your strumming on the guitar body.
Altogether, even through I like the compact dimensions, build quality, and sound, the terrible ergonomics of this guitar make me avoid playing it and I'm contemplating selling it.
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Steel String Backpacker Guitar w/ Gig Bag | 45088 |
