Martin 000-12E Retro

The Martin 000-12E Retro offers the balanced tone, classic style, and proven performance that define the 000 body shape, enhanced here with a full-body gloss finish for rich visual depth. A solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides delivers clarity and warmth, while scalloped X-bracing boosts volume, responsiveness, and dynamic range.

Its Performing Artist neck with a high-performance taper ensures smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Outfitted with old-style appointments, nickel open-gear tuners, and onboard E1 electronics with a built-in tuner, this model is ready for stage, studio, or everyday home playing. A softshell case is included.

Highlights

• Solid spruce top and solid sapele back/sides for clear, balanced tone
• Scalloped X-bracing for enhanced response and volume
• Performing Artist neck profile for comfortable, modern playability
• Martin E1 electronics with onboard tuner
• Full-body gloss finish with vintage-inspired appointments

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: 000-14 Fret
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Back Wood: Sapele
• Side Wood: Sapele
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Brace
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18
• Neck Finish: Hand-Applied

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Case: Softshell

Electronics

• Electronics: Martin E1

Miscellaneous

• Left-Hand Availability: Yes
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Light MA540T

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