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Top3 compact instruments for travel

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Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Acoustic Guitar

Premier Lightweight Backpacker Guitar

Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Acoustic Guitar

Unique contoured solid spruce top and tonewood body designed specifically to withstand rugged travel and camping
Weighs under 2.5 pounds and fits easily into airline overhead compartments and tight hiking packs
Full 24-inch scale neck provides standard acoustic string spacing with included padded Martin gig bag

Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in Key of C

Best Pocket-Sized Travel Acoustic Instrument

Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in Key of C

Airtight plastic comb with recessed brass reed plates produces powerful, resonant acoustic sound in any setting
Compact 4-inch design slips smoothly into any pocket, backpack, or jacket pouch for travel music making
German-engineered brass reeds respond effortlessly to subtle bending and dynamic playing nuances

Maywa Denki Otamatone Portable Electronic Synthesizer

Most Fun Pocket Travel Electronic Instrument

Maywa Denki Otamatone Portable Electronic Synthesizer

Unique Japanese note-shaped synthesizer lets players create expressive vibrato and pitch slides by squeezing its mouth
Two octave pitch selector with high, medium, and low modes provides surprising musical range on the go
Ultra-portable battery-powered design with headphone jack brings instant musical entertainment anywhere