Detail 01
Figured koa-pattern HPL top, back and sides
Provides the koa appearance and the added resilience described for the layered construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000417615
MartinD-X1E Left-Handed Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Figured Koa
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for left-handed players, the Martin D-X1E pairs a dreadnought body with figured koa-pattern HPL across its top, back and sides. Its dreadnought shape is described as delivering balanced bass, mids and treble, while the Performing Artist neck has a slim taper for extended playing. Martin E-1 electronics add onboard volume, tone and phase controls plus a chromatic tuner when amplification is needed. A softshell case accompanies it for transport between performances.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed players needing onboard controls and tuning before an amplified performance.
- Extended practice or gig sets that call for the Performing Artist neck profile.
- Flatpicking and fingerpicking with the described balanced dreadnought tonal range.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players, as this model is specified for left-handed orientation.
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
Martin E-1 electronics
Put volume, tone, phase control, and a chromatic tuner on the guitar.
Detail 03
16-inch fingerboard radius
Described as supporting low, even action from the nut to the body joint.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a left-handed instrument.
- 02Its onboard E-1 controls are relevant when you plan to amplify the guitar.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the D-X1E left-handed?
Yes. This version is specified for left-handed players.
02Can it be amplified?
Yes. It has onboard Martin E-1 electronics with volume, tone, phase controls, and a chromatic tuner.
03Does it come with a case?
It is specified with a softshell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
- Nut Width
- 1
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Performance Artist profile
13 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Sloped modern belly
- Color
- Brown
- Fingerboard Material
- Richlite
- Bridge Material
- Richlite
- Back Material
- Figured Koa HPL
- Body Style
- Performance Artist profile
- Side Material
- Figured Koa HPL
- Top Material
- Figured Koa HPL
- Tuning Machines
- Satin chrome close gear
- Body Shape
- Performance Artist profile
- Inlays
- Faux abalone pattern
- Neck Taper
- Standard taper
- Neck Wood
- Birch laminate
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Softshell case
