Detail 01
Solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
Provides the described clear projection, dynamic range, and responsive top movement.
Product detailSKU #1500000335259
MartinSpecial D Classic Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s Special D is an all-solid dreadnought built around a solid Sitka spruce top with solid sapele back and sides. The combination is described as balanced and resonant, with defined bass, clear highs, warmth, and depth. Its dreadnought body provides bold projection for solo or ensemble playing, while scalloped X-bracing supports free top movement. A Modified Low Oval neck with Performing Artist taper is designed for smooth movement between fingerstyle passages and stronger chord work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Solo performances or ensemble work where the dreadnought's bold projection carries clearly.
- Stage and studio sessions needing a solid-wood acoustic with responsive neck handling.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking a cutaway body; this dreadnought is non-cutaway.
- Left-handed players, as the model is listed in a 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
Solid sapele back and sides
Adds the described warmth and depth while retaining balanced harmonic output.
Detail 03
Modified Low Oval neck with Performing Artist taper
Designed for a secure, relaxed grip and smoother movement along the fingerboard.
Detail 04
Satin finish
Keeps the natural-wood appearance while allowing the body to resonate freely.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A gig bag is included.
- 02The 25.4-inch scale, 1.687-inch nut width, and 20-fret layout are fixed specifications.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Special D made with solid woods?
Yes. It has a solid Sitka spruce top and solid sapele back and sides.
02Is it a cutaway guitar?
No. It has a non-cutaway dreadnought body.
03What kind of playing is the neck designed for?
The Modified Low Oval neck and Performing Artist taper are described for fingerstyle movement and chord strumming.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Bridge
- Ebony
6 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.687
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Modified Low Oval
13 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Solid spruce
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Body Type
- Dreadnought, non-cutaway
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Back Amp Sides
- Solid sapele
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Body Style
- Modified Low Oval
- Tuning Machines
- Chrome
- Body Shape
- Modified Low Oval
- Neck Finish
- Hand-rubbed
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Gig bag
1 detailsOther
- Bracing Pattern
- X
