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Anyone can make music on this wonderful little psaltery! Just slide a songsheet under the strings and pluck the string directly above each note: it's that easy. Handcrafted of fine hardwoods. Comes tuned. Includes 12 songs, pick, tuner and spare wire. Two octaves in the key of C, G to G. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Good product for the price
This is a great learning tool.It has a limited range of notes, so playing to other music on it is exceedingly difficult.Overall, for the price, it is a good instrument for a beginner or a child.

Decent product
A decent product for a young child. The music/song sheets slide under the strings and they just have to pluck away according to the guide.The product retains the notes well and we never had to re-tune it.

A gift item for young children
This is an easy to play stringed instrument that does not require a lot of musical talent.It is recommended as a gift for a younger child who has some amount of musical interest.A wide range of song sheets are available that can be inserted and easily followed. ... Read more

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This set includes The Farmer in the Dellâ Frere Jacquesâ London Bridgeâ Mary Had a Little Lambâ Little Boy Blueâ Three Blind Miceâ Head Shoulders Knees and Toesâ Ring Around the Rosieâ Ten Little Indiansâ I'm A Little Teapotâ Pop Goes the Weasel and Go Tell Aunt Rhody. Lyrics are also included. ... Read more

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Set of 12 oud pegs made from olive wood. ... Read more

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Built for portable durability and great sound! Don't let its diminutive size fool you. A braced, solid tonewood top with a solid mahogany neck, back, and sides gives this cool little guitar a surprisingly rich and loud tone. Built to withstand the rigors of camping, hiking, and off-road traveling. Includes high-quality chrome-enclosed tuners. Features a durable zipper gig bag. Weighs less than 2-1/2 lbs. Ships With Gig Bag & Strap. ... Read more

Features

• Built to withstand the rigors of camping, hiking, and off-road traveling
• Includes high-quality chrome-enclosed tuners
• Weighs less than 2-1/2 lbs
• Ships With Gig Bag & Strap
• Uses normal steel acoustic string set

Reviews (4)

Plays rights - sounds weak
The Martin Backpacker instruments are very useful for the person who:
1. Wants an instrument that "feels right" - meaning the frets are in the right place, the intonation is accurate, the scale is correct, etc.
2. Wants an instrument that you can literally throw into a duffel back or backpack and carry into remote places. (Many American Servicemen I know took them on deployments.)

The tradeoff is that the teeny-tiny sound-box produces a small, tinny noise that is weak in volume and almost metallic in tone - the closest thing I can think of to describe what it SOUNDS like is one of those old hand-cranked jack-in-the-boxes.

It DOES play right, though, and if you want an instrument that will keep your fingers in shape, is decent to practice on, and you CAN take it anywhere you can sling it over your shoulder - then the Martin Backpacker is right up your alley.

Well worth adding to the guitar collection
Well this will never become your primary guitar but if you're into bringing your guitar with you when you travel this is probably one of the better options.

Technically the sound is a little thin and holding it can be difficult to master. In addition I think most people have a bit of a post-purchase "why did I buy this!" But once you have played it a bit and especially after you have travelled with it I'm sure you will find it to be indispensable. Personally I actually have begun to like the sound of the guitar - it's quite unique and can offer all sorts of nuances if you take the time to find them out. So I often find myself at home using the Martin rather than my `good' guitar.

I have mostly used the guitar when travelling interstate for work and on the odd overseas holiday. Its size and sturdy construction mean it can put up with all sorts of treatment and still provide great sound.I have also have a Yamaha Silent guitar which has been a few places but I always find myself coming back to the little Martin. It feels much nicer to play and is so easy to carry about. Combine this with a good selection of sheet music in PDF on my laptop and I'm pretty much set for any destination.

The only advice I'd offer a new owner is to have a look at the strings. I got some really nice sounds from the guitar using Augustine Blues which were well worth the price. I also met a guy who said that pretty much any Flamenco guitar string was worth trying on the Martin.

Also take the time getting used to using the strap before you go the `surgery' option and start using knee rests or attachable frames. It will feel very strange for quite a while until you get used to how it feels. One word of warning - once you get it right don't let anyone adjust your strap ;o).

Not a good sounding Instument
Even though this guitar is Easy to carry around and travel with and is fun to Play, the sound quality is seriously lacking.My recomendation would Be to get a Baby taylor Guitar instead.

Light and Sturdy, a Good Recommend
    This is a very light, very sturdy guitar you can take anywhere.I've heard its sound as described as somewhere between a guitar and a banjo, with more guitar sound.The bag it comes with is strong, and holds up to just about anything.I bought mine a couple of years ago and love it. ... Read more

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30 1/2" x 10" x 2 5/8" ... Read more

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The Huqin is a family of Chinese bowed instruments that became popular during the Sung dynasty, circa 960-1279 AD. Bowed instruments were likely invented in Central Asia and Mongolia, and the name huqin means foreign instrument. These instruments have 2 strings tuned in 5ths, and a snakeskin resonator. The bow is placed between the pair of strings and rosined on both sides of the hair. They are played with a wide variety of virtuosic techniques, and have a tone that is both mellow and sweet and bright at the same time. The most important instrument in the huqin group is the Erhu, which is widely played in many genres of Chinese music and is often used as a solo instrument, having a large repertoire. (synonyms: Yi-wu) ... Read more

Features

• Total length is 32 inches. Body width is 3-1/2 inches.
• Geared tuners
• Tuning is DA (like the middle strings of a violin)
• Comes with bow and case
• Folksy workmanship

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This set includes The Mulberry Bushâ This Old Heavenâ Billy Boyâ Cockles and Musselsâ If You're Happy and You Know Itâ Polly-Wolly-Doodleâ Sing a Song of Sixpenceâ Kookaburraâ The Bear Went Over the Mountainâ Skip to My Louâ It's Raining It's Pouring and Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be?. ... Read more

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The McNally Strumstick is one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn how to play! It is designed for ease of learning and playing. It is a diatonic instrument (meaning all notes are on the basic scale with no sharps or flats), making it very easy to play new songs and to create your own. It has 3 strings. To start with, you can play the melody on one string and use the other two strings for a constant drone chord in the current key. As you advance, you can play chords on all 3 strings very easily.

This instrument plays in the key of G, and can also be tuned for the key of F. It has a Padouk body, spruce, and maple. This version has a sound similar to a banjo or dulcimer. Each Strumstick comes with a pick, instruction sheet, and cassette tape. 29" x 4" x 1"

The Strumstick is on the right in the picture. Free case and song book with purchase. ... Read more

Features

• The ideal first instrument
• Easy to play
• Banjo/dulcimer-like sound
• 3 strings and a diatonic scale
• Handmade of padouk, spruce, and maple

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4 strings, rosewood, hour-glass shape, heart shaped cutouts in soundboard. 33" x 7" ... Read more

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• Mountain Dulcimer

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Set includes Nearer My God To Thee, Come Thou Almighty King,k Rock Of Ages, God Be With You Till We Meet Again, Amazing Grace, All Creatures Of My God and King,k Jesus Loves Me, Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, Crusader's Hymn, Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow, Blest Be The Tie That Binds and Faith of Our Fathers. Lyrics are also included. ... Read more

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The Wayfarer Portable Guitar has steel strings, full scale length, natural finish, spruce face, rosewood finger board, comes with nylon case. Laminated body with a spruce face, rosewood fingerboard, steel strings, 18 frets, comes with a hole through the head stock for hanging, button on the backand a bag, no truss rod. ... Read more

Features

• Narrow 8" body width - makes it extremely portable.
• Full scale length: 25 inches
• Steel Strings (no truss rod)
• Spruce face and rosewood fingerboard
• Comes with nylon case

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Cow horn pick for the oud.Color may vary. ... Read more

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Save BIG when you buy today! ... Read more

Features

• Solid cedar top
• Mahogany sides and back
• Rosewood fretboard and bridge
• Wood marquetry
• Gold tuners

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Lark Classical/Folk/Grand Concert/ Resonator Guitar Hard Case - Plush-lined, with inner storage compartment. ... Read more

Features

• Inner Length: 41Ó
• Lower: 15Ó
• Waist: 10.5Ó
• Upper: 12Ó
• Depth: 4.5Ó

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This beautiful mountain dulcimer is a wonderful introduction to the world of stringed instruments. It is an excellent choice for folk song accompaniment. ... Read more

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It is hard to believe how good an octave mandolin you get for so low a price, but this one makes amazing music and is within almost any budget. The flatback teardrop body is made of walnut, and the top of spruce. It has a somewhat smaller size and shorter scale than many octave mandolins, thus making it easier to hold and finger. Tuning is GDAE which is one octave below the mandolin. Can also be tuned as a long scale mandola with the proper strings. ... Read more

Features

• Overall length is 31 inches.
• Scale length is 19-3/8 inches.
• 18 frets.
• Depth is 3 inches.
• 8 strings in 4 courses.

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Set includes Love Is A Song, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Chim Chim Cher-ee, Following The Leader, Winner The Pooh, The Ballad of Davey Crockett, Mickey Mouse March, You Can Fly, Heigh Ho, The Lord Is Good To Me, The Siamese Cat Song, It's A Small World. Lyrics are also included. ... Read more

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Nice inexpensive folding sitting hammered dulcimer stand. Made of hardwoods. Adjustable and easy to carry. ... Read more

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Song sheets include Where is Thumbkin, Little Green Frog, Little Cabin In The Woods, Baby Bird, Teddy Bear, Sleep, Baby, Sleep, Over In The Meadow, Lullaby, Six Little Ducks, Hickory Dickory Dock, I Had A Little Nut Tree, Hush Little Baby. Lyrics are also included. ... Read more