Martin Guitars - GBPC Steel String Backpacker + Housse
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Folk Guitar
The GBPC Folk guitar from Martin & Co combines lightness and robustness to take you everywhere, even to the most remote corners. Its solid spruce top and Sapele sides give it a clear, bright sound that can be heard by the fire or on a mountain peak. With its iconic Backpacker shape and 609 mm tuning fork, it slips easily into a rucksack or cabin compartment. Supplied with its custom-fit case, this guitar lets you travel light without sacrificing sound, and adds a wink to all your musical adventures, even the most unexpected.
ARTICLE N° 51147
Presentation
The GBPC Steel String Backpacker from Martin & Co is perfectly suited to adventure, thanks to its minimal weight and compact size. You can slip it into a rucksack or carry-on compartment, and find it ready to play at every stage of your journey, whether it's a hike, a picnic or a moment suspended under the stars.
Its solid spruce top amplifies every note with surprising clarity, while the Sapele back and sides add warmth and resonance. Its slim, lightweight body is easy to handle and adapts to any environment, from an improvised camp to an outdoor stage.
The unique shape of the Backpacker neck, close to a flat C, makes it easy to play for all finger styles and allows you to play for long periods without tiring. Its 15 frets allow you to explore a wide range of tones, ideal for backing vocals and improvisations.
The natural satin finish protects the wood while enhancing the simple, timeless elegance of this guitar. The guitar remains stable and pleasant to play, thanks to its travel-friendly design that won't weigh you down while offering natural sound projection.
Its solid spruce top amplifies every note with surprising clarity, while the Sapele back and sides add warmth and resonance. Its slim, lightweight body is easy to handle and adapts to any environment, from an improvised camp to an outdoor stage.
The unique shape of the Backpacker neck, close to a flat C, makes it easy to play for all finger styles and allows you to play for long periods without tiring. Its 15 frets allow you to explore a wide range of tones, ideal for backing vocals and improvisations.
The natural satin finish protects the wood while enhancing the simple, timeless elegance of this guitar. The guitar remains stable and pleasant to play, thanks to its travel-friendly design that won't weigh you down while offering natural sound projection.
Features
Body shape
Custom, Compact
Scale length
609,00 mm (24,00")
Instrument size
4/4, standard
Finish
Satin
Top material
Solid Epicea
Side material
Sapele
Back material
Sapele
Neck material
Selected hardwood
Fingerboard material
Richlite
Fingerboard radius
406 mm (16,00")
Number of frets
15
Nut width
42,86 mm (1,686")
Neck shape
C Flat
Type of tuners
Die cast
Hardware color
Chrome
Number of strings
6
String gauge
010 - 047
Bridge material
Richlite
Country of production
Mexico
Color
Natural Wood
Assembly
Set neck
Case or cover included
Gigbag
Other features
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Martin & Co GBPC Steel String Backpacker
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Acoustic Folk Guitar
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Series: Backpacker
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Country of production: Mexico
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Body shape: Backpacker
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String length: 609.60 mm (24.00")
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Colour : Natural
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Finish : Satin
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Construction : Glued neck
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Assembly : Mortise & Tenon
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Top : Solid spruce
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Bracing : Backpacker, unscalloped, spruce, 7.94 mm (0.3125") wide
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Bridge: FSC-certified Richlite
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Saddle : Tusq black compensated
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Back : Sapele
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Sides : Sapele
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Neck : Selected hardwood
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Neck shape : Backpacker (≈ C flat)
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Fingerboard: FSC-certified Richlite
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Fingerboard markers : Blan dots
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Radius : 16,00" (406,40 mm)
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Frets: 15
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Nut: 42.86 mm (1.6875"), white Corian
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Headstock: Solid, LX Taper
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Mechanicals: Oil bath
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Fittings: chromed
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Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings 80/20 Bronze - Extra Light MA170T 10-47
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Supplied in gig bag
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Martin & Co, iconic guitar makers since 1833, are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each guitar is the result of a balance of durable woods and precision craftsmanship, resulting in an instrument that will last for decades. The certified tonewoods and meticulous finishes are testament to Martin & Co's commitment to quality, while allowing musicians to travel without limits with an instrument that is reliable, light and inspiring with every note.
To accompany your Backpacker, remember to add a compact digital tuner to keep your instrument perfectly tuned in any situation. A spare set of strings will keep you playing even after long explorations.
To accompany your Backpacker, remember to add a compact digital tuner to keep your instrument perfectly tuned in any situation. A spare set of strings will keep you playing even after long explorations.
