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  1. I can find plenty of guitars that have them but not the tuners themselves. Sorry... I tried
  2. Install a strap button on the tail and use a tie on Quick Disconnect above the nut
  3. If you're dead set on building a traveller, I have looked all over the web and can't find any kits available. The closest is StewMac's Army-Navy mandolin. You could modify the peghead and install a small bridge (possibly for a Uke). The only other option is to go the old fashioned way and start from scratch. Either way, you get a custom piece with the satisfaction of "I did it myself" Good luck
  4. I have played a Martin backpacker and the sound was not bad considering the size and shape of it. It's by no means a D-28 but it serves the purpose for travelling. It's available from Martin for $274 but you can probably find it somewhere else for less. Musicians Friend has it for $179.00 ($149 for lefties). They also have an electric model available for about $50.00 more.
  5. Hi Jenk, I started playing about a year ago on a J. Reynolds(i.e. CHEAP!!!) Dreadnought. Not the best choice of quality. Chinese built, plywood. Go for the upper end of beginner guitars and try to avoid plywood if possible. As for strings, I nearly sliced my fingers to ribbons the first week I played. I have friends who work for Martin Guitars ( I live 30 mins. from Nazareth, PA) They suggested using extra light gauge Silk and Steel strings until my fingers got calloused. I tried it and it was unbelievable how much more practice time I was able to put in. After about 3 months, I switched to Martin SP 80/20 bronze, medium strings, again on the recommendation of C. F. Martin employees. I have tried D'Addario strings and I keep coming back to the Martins. The 80/20's add a rich tone to an otherwise cheesy guitar. Hope this helps you out. P.S. I have begun working on building my very first guitar. It will be a 000 size, built from Stewmac's kit with a few personal touches. I will post when finished. Marc Curtis Customs
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