Martin Road Series D-12E Retro Electro Acoustic Guitar

£1,349.00

The Martin D-12E Retro takes everything players love about a Dreadnought—power, bass, and projection—and wraps it in vintage-inspired styling. With a gloss finish that enhances the beauty of its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, it’s a bold yet refined instrument built to make a statement in both tone and looks. Spruce […]

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The Martin D-12E Retro takes everything players love about a Dreadnought—power, bass, and projection—and wraps it in vintage-inspired styling. With a gloss finish that enhances the beauty of its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, it’s a bold yet refined instrument built to make a statement in both tone and looks.

Spruce brings its trademark articulation and versatility, while sapele adds a warm midrange and punch that balance out the guitar’s strong low end. Scalloped X-bracing makes the top more dynamic, ensuring the guitar responds well whether you’re strumming hard, flatpicking, or playing with a delicate touch. The result is a Dreadnought voice that’s full, powerful, and adaptable.

Style 18-inspired details—including old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs—connect this guitar to Martin’s long tradition, while the body’s gloss finish elevates its aesthetic. The Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper provides smooth, modern playability, and the 25.4″ scale length adds tension for clarity and projection, keeping notes clean and defined.

Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, the D-12E Retro is designed to go the distance. Its powerful voice and vintage-inspired style reflect Martin tradition, while its modern playability keeps it accessible to all. Whether strumming onstage or practicing at home, it responds with strength and clarity every time. This is your road to bold Martin sound—crafted for performance and built to last.

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Martin

Martin is one of the most revered names in acoustic guitar history, renowned for its unmatched craftsmanship, tone, and tradition. Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, the company pioneered many of the design features that define the modern acoustic guitar, including the dreadnought body shape and X-bracing. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, Martin guitars are celebrated for their rich, resonant sound and exceptional build quality. Favoured by artists from Johnny Cash and Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, a Martin guitar embodies timeless tone and heritage, offering players an instrument that only gets better with age.

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Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

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Electro-Acoustic

Electro-acoustic guitars are acoustic instruments fitted with built-in pickups or microphones that allow them to be amplified or connected directly to a PA system or amplifier. They retain the natural acoustic tone and feel of a traditional acoustic guitar while adding the convenience of onboard electronics.

They are commonly used for live performance and recording, especially in situations where consistent volume and clarity are needed. Electro-acoustic guitars often include controls for volume and tone, and sometimes built-in tuners, making them a practical choice for gigging musicians who want an acoustic sound with modern flexibility.

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