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Martin Road Series D-12E Sapele Dreadnought Electro Acoustic

£1,299.00

The D-12E is the latest gig-ready Dreadnought from acoustic heavyweights Martin. With the contempary tonewood combination of Sitka Spruce and Sapele, you get the signature Martin projection but with a modern twist. Sapele provides a similar sound to Mahogany, with a little extra high-end definition. Add a Richlite fretboard, Fishman electronics and a hand-finished tapered […]

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Description

The D-12E is the latest gig-ready Dreadnought from acoustic heavyweights Martin. With the contempary tonewood combination of Sitka Spruce and Sapele, you get the signature Martin projection but with a modern twist. Sapele provides a similar sound to Mahogany, with a little extra high-end definition. Add a Richlite fretboard, Fishman electronics and a hand-finished tapered neck, and you’ve got a true modern workhorse.

Here’s what Martin say:

With a gorgeous glossed Sitka spruce top and Sapele back and sides, this solid wood Dreadnought model is a great sounding guitar at an affordable price. This all-new model is set apart from its siblings with a Style 28 multi-stripe rosette and Style 18 purfling on the back. It has a Richlite fingerboard and bridge, gloss body, and a hand-rubbed neck finish. Like other Road Series models, it also has Fishman MX-T electronics with a built-in soundhole tuner that auto mutes the audio output so you can tune up any time without using a pedal. This guitar comes with a soft-shell case so it is Road-ready to join you on all of your adventures!

Specifications

  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Top Material: Spruce
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Back Material: Sapele
  • Side Material: Sapele
  • Binding: Black
  • Neck Shape: Performing Artist
  • Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
  • Nut Material: White Corian
  • Headstock Shape: Solid with Standard Taper
  • Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: MOP Pattern Dots- 28 Style Pattern
  • Side Dots: White
  • Back and Side Finish: Gloss
  • Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Finish Top: Gloss
  • Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Case: Soft Shell
  • Electronics: Fishman MX-T

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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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