Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Mahogany Electro Acoustic Acoustic Guitar

Retailing in the region of £1,699.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Martin, the Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Mahogany Electro Acoustic Acoustic Guitar is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

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Description

If you are looking for New Guitars from Martin, the Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Mahogany Electro Acoustic Acoustic Guitar is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

Martin’s vintage-inspired DE Retro Plus Road Series electro acoustic guitars hark back to Martin’s Golden Era with their classic Martin tonewood combinations, nickel open gear tuners and beautiful Ebony fingerboards and bridges. Its constructed using solid Mahogany back and sides in partnership with a torrified solid Spruce tops for a tone that offers a perfectly broken in tone that’s beautifully dynamic, resonant and musical. For incredible tone on and off the stage, the Martin Vintage Inspired Road Series comes equipped with a Martin E1 preamp and pickup system with easily accessible sound hole-mounted volume and tone controls as well as a built-in tuner.

Key Features

  • Torrefied Spruce – Solid Spruce is favoured on acoustic guitar soundboards for its unparalleled clarity and projection. The torrefying (roasting) process, in essence, seasons the wood to vintage perfection.
  • Solid Construction – The Martin Vintage Inspired Road Series features an all-solid wood construction for rich musical dynamics, overtones and sustain.
  • Ebony Fingerboard – Often reserved for Martin’s more premium ranges, this Martin features a stunning Ebony fingerboard for brilliant articulation and eye-catching looks.
  • E1 Electronics – With its pro-quality preamp and pickup system, this Martin is ready for home, stage and studio!
  • Softshell Case Included – Rest easy knowing your treasured Martin acoustic is safe at home or on the road with its included softshell case.

Specifications

  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Top Material: Torrefied Spruce
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Back Material: Mahogany
  • Side Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: PA Profile
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Scale Length: 25.4″
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: 18 Old Style
  • Back and Side Finish: Gloss
  • Finish Top: Gloss
  • Top Color: Aging Toner
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Saddle: White Tusq
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Case: Soft Shell
  • Electronics: Martin E-1
  • Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0-Light MA540T

Additional information

Weight 21.5 kg

About the manufacturer

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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Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

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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