Martin D-10E Retro Sapele

The Martin D-10E Retro Sapele is a stage-ready dreadnought built for players who need strong projection, clear tone, and dependable performance. With a solid sapele top, back, and sides, it delivers a warm, balanced voice with focused mids and a punchy low end—ideal for strumming, flatpicking, and singer-songwriter styles. Scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness, giving this model impressive volume and a wide dynamic range.

A satin finish, select hardwood fingerboard, diamond-and-square inlays, and vintage-style open-gear tuners evoke a clean, classic Style 15 aesthetic. Modern comfort comes from the Performing Artist neck profile, along with a built-in tuner and Martin E1 electronics that make it easy to transition from home to studio to stage. Included softshell case ensures it’s ready to travel wherever your music leads.

Highlights

• Solid sapele top, back, and sides for warm, balanced tone
• Scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and responsiveness
• Performing Artist neck profile for comfortable modern playability
• Equipped with Martin E1 electronics and built-in tuner
• Includes softshell case for protection on the go

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Top Wood: Sapele
• Back Wood: Sapele
• Side Wood: Sapele
• Bracing: X-Brace, Scalloped
• Top Finish: Satin
• Back & Side Finish: Satin
• Top Color: Dark Mahogany

Neck

• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Wood: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamond & Square Short
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Neck Finish: Hand-Applied

Hardware

• Bridge: Select Hardwood
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Electronics

• Electronics: Martin E1

Miscellaneous

• Case: Softshell
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)

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