Detail 01
Fishman Sonitone preamp
A soundhole-mounted preamp with rotary volume and tone controls under the soundhole.
Product detailSKU #1500000292976
MartinLX1RE Little Martin With Rosewood HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Martin’s smallest acoustic-electric format, the LX1RE combines a solid spruce top with rosewood-pattern HPL back and sides. Its Fishman Sonitone preamp keeps the controls close at hand beneath the soundhole: rotate for volume and tone, then connect and play. The 23-inch scale and supplied gig bag make it a focused option for travel, student practice, playing at home, or taking along to a campfire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Travel and campfire playing where a compact acoustic-electric guitar and gig bag are useful.
- Student practice or at-home sessions with straightforward onboard volume and tone adjustment.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a cutaway guitar; the LX1RE is a non-cutaway model.
- Players who require more than 20 frets.
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
23-inch scale length
The listed scale length is 23 inches.
Detail 03
Gig bag
A gig bag is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose the orientation you need; this SKU is available in right- and left-handed versions.
- 02The guitar is fitted with medium-gauge Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 92/8 phosphor bronze strings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the LX1RE have onboard electronics?
Yes. It has a Fishman Sonitone soundhole-mounted preamp with volume and tone controls.
02Is a bag included?
Yes, the LX1RE includes a gig bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Yes
- Preamp EQ
- 1-band
- Bridge
- Richlite
8 detailsPlayability
- Strings
- Medium (13) Martin Authentic Acoustic – Lifespan 2.0, 92/8 Phosphor Bronze – MA550T
- Orientation
- Right and Left handed
- Nut Width
- 1.687
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Saddle Amp Nut
- Corian
- Scale Length
- 23
- Neck Shape
- Modern low oval
13 detailsBody & build
- Feedback Filter
- no
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Body Finish
- Hand-rubbed top, unfinished back & sides
- Body Type
- Concert/O
- Neck Wood
- Birch laminate
- Fingerboard Material
- FSC Certified Richlite
- Back Amp Sides
- Rosewood pattern HPL textured finish
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Body Style
- Modern low oval
- Tuning Machines
- Chrome with small buttons
- Body Shape
- Modern low oval
- Neck Finish
- Unfinished
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Gig bag
6 detailsOther
- Configuration
- Sonitone Preamp
- Headstock Overlay
- Rosewood
- Tuner
- no
- Accessories
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- X
- Cutaway
- Non-cutaway
