Martin Backpacker Tone Test vs Full Size Martin OMCPA4

Опубликовано: 26 Май 2026
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Description: In today's video, I’m putting the iconic Martin Backpacker head-to-head with my Martin OMCPA4 (Performing Artist Series). Whether you’re a traveler looking for the ultimate portable rig or a player wondering if a "paddle guitar" can truly stand up to a full-sized Orchestra Model, this comparison is for you!

🎸 DETAILED SPECS & DIMENSIONS

MARTIN BACKPACKER (Travel Guitar)

📏 Total Length: 33 inches

📐 Body Width: 9 1/8 inches

🎸 Body Depth: 2 inches

🎼 Scale Length: 24 inches

🪵 Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches

🔌 Electronics: None (Pure Acoustic)

MARTIN OMCPA4 (Full Size Orchestra Model)

📏 Total Length: 39.5 inches

📐 Lower Bout Width: 15 inches

🎸 Body Depth: 4 1/8 inches

🎼 Scale Length: 25.4 inches

🪵 Nut Width: 1 3/4 inches

🔌 Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog

I’ll be diving into the tone, playability, and the drastic size differences between these two Martin staples.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Martin Backpacker strum
0:48 Martin OMCPA4 strum
1:07 Martin Backpacker fingerpicking
1:25 Martin OMCPA4 fingerpicking
1:42 Martin Backpacker capo fingerpicking
2:08 Martin OMCPA4 capo fingerpicking
2:35 Backpacker & OMCPA4 riff
2:48 Backpacker vs Fullsize fret lenth
3:11 final thoughts on Backpacker

🎸 DETAILED GUITAR SPECS:

Martin Backpacker (Steel String)

Body Style: Unique "Paddle" Travel Design

Top Material: Solid Spruce

Back/Sides: Solid Tonewood

Total Length: 33 inches

Body Width: 9 1/8 inches

Body Depth: 2 inches

Scale Length: 24 inches

Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches

Portability: Lightweight; includes padded gig bag.

Martin OMCPA4 (Performing Artist Series)

Body Size: 000-14 Fret Cutaway

Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce (Gloss Finish)

Back/Sides: Solid Sapele (Satin Finish)

Total Length: Approx. 39 1/2 inches

Body Width (Lower Bout): 15 inches

Body Depth: 4 1/8 inches

Scale Length: 25.4 inches

Nut Width: 1 3/4 inches

Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog

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