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MartinD-10E Retro Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

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Martin D-10E Retro Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner
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The Korena take

The Martin D-10E Retro brings a D-14 fret dreadnought format to the Road Series, combining a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and scalloped spruce X-bracing. It is described as having rich lows, clear mids, sparkling highs, and the projection associated here with strummed chords as well as fingerpicking. The Performing Artist neck, high-performance taper, and ebony fingerboard provide the specified modern playing layout. Martin E1 electronics add onboard volume, tone, phase control, and tuning support for stage, studio, or monitor-based practice.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Strummed parts that call for the dreadnought’s described strong projection and rich low end.
  • Fingerpicking passages needing clear mids, sparkling highs, and responsive dynamics.
  • Stage, studio, or monitor practice where onboard amplified controls and tuning are useful.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Martin D-10E Retro Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner construction detail

Detail 01

D-14 fret dreadnought body

This is the dreadnought body configuration specified for the guitar.

Detail 02

Solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides

The combination is described as offering rich lows, clear mids, and sparkling highs.

Detail 03

Martin E1 electronics

Onboard volume, tone, phase controls, and a built-in tuner support amplified use.

Detail 04

25.4-inch scale length

Use this measurement when comparing scale lengths.

Detail 05

Soft case

A soft case is included for transport.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01It is a right-handed, six-string guitar.
  2. 02The nut width is 1.75 inches.
  3. 03It has a satin finish, and the title identifies the color as Aging Toner.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does the D-10E Retro have a tuner?

Yes. Martin E1 electronics include a built-in tuner as well as volume, tone, and phase controls.

02What woods are used for the body?

It has a solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides.

03Is a case included?

Yes. The guitar comes with a soft case.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPickups & controls
Controls
Volume, tone, phase
Electronics Type
Martin E1
8 detailsPlayability
Nut Material
White Corian
Orientation
Right handed
Neck Profile
PA profile
Nut Width
1.75
Number of Frets
20
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
25.4
Neck Shape
PA profile
17 detailsBody & build
Color
Natural
Saddle Material
White TUSQ
Fingerboard Wood
Ebony
Binding
Black
Body Size
D-14 fret dreadnought
Top Material
Spruce
Bridge Wood
Ebony
Body Finish
Satin
Finish
Satin
Neck Wood
Select hardwood
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Back and Sides Wood
Sapele
Bridge Style
Modern belly
Fingerboard Inlays
Style 28 dots
Tuning Machines
Nickel open gear
Neck Taper
High-performance taper
Neck Finish
Hand-applied
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Soft
5 detailsOther
Bracing
Scalloped spruce X-brace
Built in Tuner
Yes
Model
D-10E Retro
Product Type
Acoustic-electric guitar
Series
Road Series

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