Detail 01
D-14 fret dreadnought body
This is the dreadnought body configuration specified for the guitar.
Product detailSKU #1500000469541
MartinD-10E Retro Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner
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Independent shopping perspective
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.
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.
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
- 01It is a right-handed, six-string guitar.
- 02The nut width is 1.75 inches.
- 03It has a satin finish, and the title identifies the color as Aging Toner.
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.
6 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of strings
- 6
- Number of frets
- 20
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
13 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Saddle material
- White TUSQ
- Neck finish
- Hand-applied
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Back and sides wood
- Sapele
- Bridge wood
- Ebony
- Neck wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard wood
- Ebony
- Color Finish
- Satin
- Nut material
- White Corian
- Top wood
- Spruce
- Fingerboard inlays
- Style 28 dots
2 detailsSize & weight
- Scale length
- 25.4"
- Nut width
- 1.75"
21 detailsOther
- Case
- Soft
- Tier
- new
- Neck profile
- PA profile
- Controls
- Volume, tone, phase
- Electronics type
- Martin E1
- Finish
- Satin
- Binding
- Black
- Category Source
- detail
- Product type
- Acoustic-electric guitar
- Bridge style
- Modern belly
- Korena Special
- false
- Tuning machines
- Nickel open gear
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Series
- Road Series
- Product Type
- Acoustic-electric guitar
- Neck taper
- High-performance taper
- Body size
- D-14 fret dreadnought
- Model
- D-10E Retro
- Bracing
- Scalloped spruce X-brace
- Built-in tuner
- Yes
- Source Id
- site51500000469541
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