Detail 01
Martin E1 electronics with volume, tone and phase controls
Amplified adjustments are available from soundhole-mounted controls.
Product detailSKU #1500000478040
MartinRoad Series Special D-11E Ziricote Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s Special D-11E Ziricote pairs a dreadnought body with onboard Martin E1 electronics for acoustic playing and amplified use. The spruce top, ziricote fine veneer back and sides, and scalloped spruce X-bracing are voiced for deep lows, clear highs and strong projection. A Performing Artist neck, high-performance taper and ebony fingerboard give it a smooth, quick-playing layout, while soundhole-mounted volume, tone and phase controls plus a tuner keep adjustments close at hand for rehearsal or live work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dreadnought players seeking strong projection for assertive strumming and dynamic solo acoustic parts.
- Rehearsals and live sets needing onboard volume, tone, phase control and a built-in tuner.
- Players who want a Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper and ebony fingerboard.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players.
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
Built-in tuner
Tuning can be checked from the guitar during rehearsal and live performance.
Detail 03
Scalloped spruce X-bracing
Supports the top’s resonance and responsiveness.
Detail 04
Gloss top with satin back and sides
The top and body sides use different finish treatments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, steel-string six-string guitar.
- 02The included softshell case supports transport and protection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the D-11E Ziricote ready for amplification?
Yes. It uses Martin E1 electronics with volume, tone and phase controls, plus a built-in tuner.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a spruce top and ziricote fine veneer back and sides.
03What case comes with it?
A softshell case is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Volume, tone, phase
- Pickup System
- Martin E1
8 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- White Corian
- String Type
- Steel
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- PA profile
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.4
23 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Saddle Material
- Compensated white TUSQ
- Bridge Pins
- White plastic
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Side Material
- Ziricote fine veneer
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Body Size Class
- D-14 fret
- Binding Material
- White
- Body Finish
- Gloss top/Satin back and sides
- Inlays
- Faux mother-of-pearl diamond and squares long
- Hardware Finish
- Chrome
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Neck Joint
- Mortise and tenon
- Back Material
- Ziricote fine veneer
- Rosette Material
- Single-ring faux abalone
- Bracing Material
- Spruce
- Bridge Style
- Sloped modern belly
- Tuning Machines
- Enclosed-gear
- Neck Material
- Select hardwood
- Body Construction
- Laminate
- Side Dots
- White
- Neck Taper
- High-performance taper
- Neck Finish
- Hand-applied
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Softshell case
7 detailsOther
- Guitar Center Exclusive
- Yes
- Headstock Overlay
- Brazilian rosewood HPL
- Model
- Special D-11E Ziricote
- Tuner
- Yes
- Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Product Type
- Acoustic-electric guitar
- Series
- Road Series
