Originally Posted by: patrickmcHello,
My name is Pat and I'm new to playing the guitar. My job takes me on the road about half the month and I was wondering if anyone could suggest a travel guitar that is very compact. Small enough to fit into a carry on suit case but still have a fret board large enough to emulate a full size acoustic. Even if its something I have to take apart. Is there such an animal?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

I have a Little Martin, that I bought for traveling. It sounds higher pitch than the full size. It loses the deep mellow sound of a full size Martin, but it plays the same. I don't like it. I carry on my full size Martin and the case fits in the overhead. Don't ever check your guitar in as luggage!

If I am backpacking, I take the Little Martin.