Bold dreadnought power with classic Style 18 looks. The Martin D-12E Retro is a Road Series dreadnought with a solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides in a full-body gloss finish.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Gigging players, church and worship musicians, singer-songwriters, home recording and anyone stepping up to a solid-wood Martin with built-in electronics.
What’s in the box
- Martin D-12E Retro guitar
- Factory strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze – Light (pre-strung)
- Softshell Case (waterproof, backpack straps, internal padding protection)
Specifications
| Body shape | Dreadnought (D-14 Fret) |
|---|---|
| Top | Solid spruce |
| Back and sides | Solid sapele |
| Bracing | X-Brace, scalloped |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, PA Profile, High-Performance Taper |
| Neck joint | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Scale length | 25.4″ (645 mm) |
| Frets | 20 (neck joins body at 14th Fret) |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nut width | 1 3/4″ (44.5 mm) |
| Fingerboard inlays | Old Style 18 |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut / saddle | White Corian / White TUSQ |
| Tuners | Nickel Open Gear |
| Rosette | Old Style 18 Boltaron |
| Finish | Top: Gloss; back and sides: Gloss |
| Electronics | Martin E1 |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze – Light |
| Case | Softshell |
| Colour | Aging Toner |
| Series | Road Series |
FAQ
Can I plug it into an amplifier or PA?
Yes. It has Martin E1 electronics built in. Use a guitar cable to an acoustic amplifier, PA or mixer.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. Martin supplies it with a softshell case.
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