Martin Guitar Body Sizes Explained
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · By 
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Martin body sizes name the shape and size of the guitar body, from small travel sizes up to the large dreadnought. A dreadnought is the large, wide body shape, while a grand auditorium is smaller with a narrower waist. The three guitars here show the smaller end: a 7/8-size grand auditorium, a mini dreadnought and a carbon fiber acoustic-electric.
What a body size name tells you
A body size name tells you the shape of the guitar body and how large it is. A dreadnought is the large body shape, a grand auditorium is smaller with a narrower waist, and a travel or mini size is smaller still. The size name does not tell you the scale length or the nut width, so check those figures in the specs. The Washburn G-Mini here is a 7/8-size grand auditorium, and the Guild Traveler is a mini dreadnought.
Compare the three body shapes here
The Washburn G-Mini is a 7/8-size grand auditorium with a koa top, a 23-1/4 inch scale length and a 1-11/16 inch nut width. The Guild Traveler is a mini dreadnought with a mahogany top and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The Enya NEXG 2 is a carbon fiber acoustic-electric with a 23.7 inch scale length and a 1.68 inch nut width. Compare the shape, the top wood and the scale length before you choose.
Check scale length and nut width
Scale length is the distance from the nut to the bridge, and nut width is the width of the neck at the nut. A shorter scale length puts the frets closer together, and a narrower nut width puts the strings closer together. The Washburn G-Mini has a 23-1/4 inch scale length and a 1-11/16 inch nut width, and the Enya NEXG 2 has a 23.7 inch scale length and a 1.68 inch nut width. Check both figures in the specs before you buy.
Match the size to where you play
A smaller body fits in a smaller case and is easier to carry. The Washburn G-Mini includes a gig bag, the Guild Traveler comes with a deluxe gig bag, and the Enya NEXG 2 comes with a custom-made gig bag. The Enya also carries a 50W wireless speaker, 20 presets, an onboard looper and a drum machine, so it works as a one-man band with a microphone in the box. Check what comes in the box before you buy.
What you need
Washburn Comfort G-Mini 55 Koa Travel
A 7/8-size grand auditorium with a koa top, a 23-1/4 inch scale length and a gig bag included, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
- Solid top
- Case or gig bag included
- Body shape: Travel
- Top wood: Koa
- Lifetime warranty stated
Guild Traveler Mini Dreadnought Mahogany w/Gigbag
A mini dreadnought with a mahogany top, a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and a deluxe gig bag included, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
- Case or gig bag included
- Body shape: Dreadnought
- Top wood: Mahogany Wood
- Lifetime warranty stated
Enya NEXG 2 Deluxe Carbon Fiber Smart
A carbon fiber acoustic-electric with a 50W wireless speaker, 20 presets, an onboard looper and drum machine, and a custom-made gig bag.
- Built-in pickup / EQ
- Case or gig bag included
- Top wood: Carbon Fiber
- 2-year warranty stated
These come from our ranked list Best Travel Acoustic Guitar, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
What does 7/8-size mean on a guitar?
It means the body is seven-eighths the size of a full-size body. The Washburn G-Mini here is a 7/8-size grand auditorium, so it is smaller than a full-size guitar and it comes with a gig bag.
What is a dreadnought guitar?
A dreadnought is a large body shape with a wide body. The Guild Traveler here is a mini dreadnought, so it keeps the dreadnought shape in a smaller body and comes with a deluxe gig bag.
Does a smaller body change the scale length?
It can. The Washburn G-Mini has a 23-1/4 inch scale length and the Enya NEXG 2 has a 23.7 inch scale length. Check the scale length and the nut width in the specs before you buy.
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