Martin D-12E Retro Road Series Acoustic Electric

The Martin D-12E Retro Road Series Acoustic Electric guitar blends timeless Martin design with a commanding, modern sound. Its high-gloss body highlights a solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides, giving the guitar both visual warmth and tonal balance. The dreadnought shape delivers strong projection and a deep, authoritative low end, while scalloped X-bracing enhances articulation and dynamic response. A Performing Artist neck with a high-performance taper offers a comfortable, fast feel that suits today’s players. Subtle vintage details—such as classic dot inlays, a striped rosette, and nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons—pay homage to Martin’s Style 18 heritage. Outfitted with E1 electronics, an onboard tuner, and a protective softshell case, this Road Series guitar is built for reliable performance on stage or on the road.

Serial #1445

Specifications:

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Back & Sides: Sapele
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: ScallopedMidwood Guitar
• Top: Spruce
• Finish: Gloss Top & Back/Sides
• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Electronics: Martin E1
• Case: Martin Gig Bag