100% Upvoted. I am very interested in a travel guitar and these two look the most promising. My Washburn Rover is in the mail! i want to get a travel guitar, and i want your input, i am considering either the martin backpacker or the washburn rover, what do you think of these 2? If anyone looking for a loud guitar, this may be a wrong choice. I just bought one for $75. Washburn R10 vs Martin Backpacker. 10 comments. I think this is the superior choice over the Martin Backpacker. Compatibility of Washburn Rover travel guitar. [Question] Martin backpacker and Washburn rover? The R10 didn't have a strap on it though which made playing it nearly impossible for me. Does anyone own one and are they actually any good for their size. I’ve been traveling with one of these for almost a year. Which is why (1) you should focus your search on travel guitars that are available in a hard shell or equivalent (the Washburn Rover qualifies) and (2) you should think about traveling with a guitar that you won't lose sleep over if it happens to get damaged. This guitar gives you plenty of room for that. i want the most transportable one, but also still want a good sound. I played both today at Victor's in Paramus, NJ. Both were the same price. The R10 sounded much better than the Backpacker. The case is also great. Again, at about $75 to $125 for a good used one, the Rover qualifies.. Par contre le manche serait celui d'une classique d'après ce que j'ai compris, ce qui me rebute un peu (quoique j'ai joué 2 ans sur une classique lol) y a t'il d'autres avis ? I tried the Martin Backpacker and it just looked and felt cheaply made. The acoustic guitar may not work well for large stage performances. _____ Barry Avalon L2-320C, Gibson J-45, Guild D-55, Guild D … I’m surprised the Washburn Rover didn’t make the list. and im not worried about the instrument being uncomfortable, i just want sound and transportation to be good, with that in mind which would be better for me? The R10 is actually shaped like a guitar (sort of) and has a better sized neck. Plus it was really uncomfortable (even with the strap!). save hide report. merci ! I LOVE Martin guitars, but the shape of that one does not allow you to plant your pinkie on the body when finger picking. Granted, the action needs some babying, but having a full size neck makes all the difference. I opted for the Rover because it's shaped more like a guitar, more color options, and it got better reviews on Amazon and Musicians Friend. The Washburn RO10 travel guitar produces quality sound at moderate levels. I've already got a decent acoustic so I'd only use it for travelling. J'ai conservé comme solution, la washburn rover à cordes nylon, dont le son me paraît assez sympathique (un peu comme une mandoline). anyone care to share their experience with these two guitars? The sound level is neither too high nor too low. I’ve tried the Rover and the Backpacker in the same music store, and the I and the clerk thought the Rover had the richer sound. share.