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Little Martin
Taylor Baby (my personal fave at the mo)
Martin Backpacker

Of on hols and feel the need to take a guitar this time as i really missed playing the last time i went away.

Does anyone have any experience / recomendations?

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Posted : 02/06/2010 8:37 am
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These look good value
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Washburn-Rover-Travel-Guitar-Natural/dp/B000N1XQTI


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 9:01 am
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I have a Johnson Travel Guitar for sale if you fancy. Amazing, much nicer tone than the Martin. Its absolutely pristine. Have a look at the reviews.

http://www.instrumentpro.com/P-JOHJGTR1.html

£60 posted


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 9:21 am
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my mates dad wanted to take his guitar on holiday with him but it was too big, (bass) so he bought a cheap ukulele and he loves it

might not be for you though


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 9:55 am
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Went to the duke of uke esterday for a try out. Ahem, not for me.

I'll have a look at those johnsons later


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 10:31 am
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I have pretty extensive experience of travelling with guitars and you really need to take a flight case if you want to be absolutely sure your pride and joy gets to the other end in one piece. Undo all the strings so the neck isn't under tension when it gets flung around.Most airlines charge a flat rate for musical equipment these days so the extra weight of a flight case isn't an issue. Assuming you are flying of course.


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 10:40 am
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petesgaff - YGM re:the johnson travel guitar


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 11:01 am
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Have you looked at a lapstick?


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 11:02 am
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Not that I have any direct experience of them, but I'll mention the [url= http://www.buskerguitars.co.uk/shop/page/6?shop_param= ]Busker Canon[/url]. They import the Michael Messer resonators and seem to be getting good reviews.


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 11:24 am
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I have a Martin backpacker (Steel Strung) but I wouldn't recommend them.

The small body makes it uncomfortable to play and the sound is a bit tinny.


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 11:43 am
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I have pretty extensive experience of travelling with guitars and you really need to take a flight case if you want to be absolutely sure your pride and joy gets to the other end in one piece. Undo all the strings so the neck isn't under tension when it gets flung around.Most airlines charge a flat rate for musical equipment these days so the extra weight of a flight case isn't an issue. Assuming you are flying of course.

Surely the whole point of a travel guitar is that you can take it hand luggage - that's what my boss does with his, and doesn't seem to have problems.

Joe


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 11:52 am
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hitman - YGM


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 8:05 pm