MartinD-12E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The D-12E is a full-size dreadnought acoustic-electric with a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and Fishman MX-T electronics. Its soundhole tuner mutes the audio output while you tune, so you can tune at the guitar without adding a pedal. A gloss body is paired with a satin, hand-rubbed neck, while the Performing Artist profile and High Performance Taper address playing comfort. Richlite forms both the fingerboard and bridge, with Style 28 rosette and Style 18 back-purfling details completing the trim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplified acoustic work where the soundhole tuner can mute audio during tuning.
- Players wanting a full-size dreadnought with onboard Fishman MX-T electronics.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a cutaway body.
- Players seeking an acoustic guitar without onboard electronics.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The dreadnought body has no cutaway.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I tune without using a pedal?
Yes. The built-in soundhole tuner mutes the audio output while you tune.
02What case comes with the D-12E?
It includes a soft-shell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Yes
- Preamp EQ
- Not specified
- Bridge
- FSC Certified Richlite
7 detailsPlayability
- Saddle and Nut
- Compensated white TUSQ/white Corian
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.73
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Performing Artist with High Performance taper
13 detailsBody & build
- Feedback Filter
- No
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Solid spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Body Type
- Dreadnought
- Neck Wood
- Solid mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- FSC Certified Richlite
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Back and Sides
- Solid Sapele
- Body Style
- Performing Artist with High Performance taper
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open geared
- Body Shape
- Performing Artist with High Performance taper
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Gig bag
6 detailsOther
- Configuration
- Soundhole mounted preamp
- Headstock Overlay
- Other
- Tuner
- Yes
- Accessories
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped cross braces
- Cutaway
- No
