Detail 01
Figured koa HPL top, back and sides
The layered body construction is described as adding resilience and rigidity.
Product detailSKU #1500000417616
MartinD-X1E X Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Figured Koa
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The right-handed Martin D-X1E combines a figured koa HPL dreadnought body with a Performing Artist neck profile. The larger dreadnought form is described with balanced bass, mids and treble, plus clarity and dynamics for flatpicking or fingerpicking. When the set calls for amplification, its Martin E-1 system provides an undersaddle piezo pickup, preamp, volume and tone controls, and an integrated chromatic tuner. A soft shell case is specified for taking the guitar to gigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Right-handed players moving between unamplified playing and amplified acoustic setups.
- Flatpicking or fingerpicking where balanced dreadnought bass, mids, and treble are wanted.
- Extended studio practice or stage work using the Performing Artist neck profile.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this model is specified for right-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 system with undersaddle piezo
Provides amplified output, volume and tone controls, and an integrated chromatic tuner.
Detail 03
20 frets and 25.4-inch scale length
The stated playing dimensions for this six-string model.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a right-handed, six-string acoustic-electric guitar.
- 02Plan to use the E-1 system when connecting the guitar to an acoustic amp or recording interface.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this D-X1E right-handed?
Yes. Its orientation is specified as right-handed.
02What electronics does it use?
It uses Martin E-1 electronics with an undersaddle piezo pickup, preamp, volume and tone controls, and an integrated chromatic tuner.
03Is a case specified?
Yes. It is specified with a soft shell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup
- Martin E-1
6 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- PA profile
13 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Sloped modern belly
- Color
- Brown
- Fingerboard Material
- Select hardwood
- Bridge Material
- Birch Laminate
- Back Material
- Figured koa HPL
- Body Style
- PA profile
- Side Material
- Figured koa HPL
- Top Material
- Figured koa HPL
- Tuning Machines
- Satin chrome closed gear
- Body Shape
- PA profile
- Inlays
- Faux abalone pattern
- Neck Taper
- Standard taper
- Neck Wood
- mahogany
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Soft shell case
