Martin D-10E Retro

Overview

The Martin D-10E Retro brings classic Martin dreadnought tone into a modern, stage-ready package. With a solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, it delivers strong projection, defined bass, and a dynamic voice suitable for any style. Scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness, while the satin finish keeps the guitar feeling lively and resonant in your hands.

Outfitted with Martin’s Performing Artist neck profile and onboard E1 electronics with a built-in tuner, the D-10E Retro offers a smooth playing feel and dependable amplified performance. Vintage-style open-gear tuners add an old-school touch, and the included softshell case makes it easy to travel and gig with confidence.

Highlights

• Solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides for balanced dreadnought power
• Scalloped X-bracing enhances volume, clarity, and dynamic response
• Performing Artist neck with ebony fingerboard for comfortable playability
• Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner for plug-and-play performance
• Satin finish and vintage-style appointments with open-gear tuners

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Top Wood: Solid Spruce
• Back Wood: Solid Sapele
• Side Wood: Solid Sapele
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Brace
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Top Finish: Satin
• Back & Side Finish: Satin
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Case: Softshell

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 28 Style Dots
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Neck Finish: Hand-Applied

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Electronics

• Electronics: Martin E1

Miscellaneous

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

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