Martin LXME Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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This Little Martin may be small, but it packs a sonic punch. It features onboard Fishman Sonitone electronics, so it's perfect for the campfire or the stage.

What's better than a great-sounding travel-sized musical companion? The Martin LXME Little Martin acoustic-electric has the answer: amplification! Travel-sized acoustic guitars are great for the mobile musician, but with its onboard Fishman Sonitone electronics, this little guitar is perfect for the stage as well. A spruce-pattern HPL textured finish top with mahogany back and sides gives you plenty of projection and resonance, and a cozy birch laminate neck with a smooth solid Richlite fingerboard features 20 frets of comfortable action.

HPL Mahogany Body for Sound and Durability

Mahogany is a great tonewood choice for smaller acoustic guitars -- it lends depth and body to the instrument, making it sound bigger than it is. Don't let the smaller size of the Little Marting LXME throw you; you'll get a nice projection when you strum assertively, plugged in or not. Martin's patented mahogany high-pressure laminate (HPL) material assures durability and longevity -- perfect for the traveling musician.

Birch Laminate Neck in Modified Low Oval Shape

The modified oval shape of your LXME Little Martin acoustic-electric guitar makes for a snug fit. The mortise/tenon neck joint is sturdy and secure, and the Richlite fingerboard paves the way for smooth playability. You have a total of 20 frets at your disposal, 14 of which are positioned outside the body.

Features:

- Martin LXME Little Martin acoustic electric guitar
- Modified 0-14 fret body shape
- Spruce pattern HPL read more textured finish top
- Mahogany pattern HPL textured finish back and sides
- Body bracing -- Modified X Series Crowned Cross brace
- Rust birch laminate neck
- Modified low oval neck shape
- Solid Richlite fingerboard
- Scale length of 23"
- 20 frets total -- 14 frets before body
- White Corian nut
- Decale rosette -- gold & black style herringbone
- Stable and secure mortise/tenon neck joint
- White bridge pins with black dots
- Gold foil interior label with serial # and patent #
- Fishman Sonitone
- Volume control, contour, and phase switches
- Chrome tuning machines with small knobs
- Mahogany pattern HPL headplate with printed logo
- Secure Richlite bridge
- Gig bag included
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Model: LXME Little Martin
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
Body Size: Modified 0-14 Fret
Top: Spruce Pattern HPL Textured Finish
Rosette: Herringbone Style - Gold & Black
Top Bracing Pattern: Modified X Series
Top Braces: Crowned Cross Brace
Back Material: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
Side Material: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
Neck Material: Birch Laminate - Rust
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Nut Material: White Corian
Headstock: Solid/LX Taper
Headplate: Mahogany Pattern HPL
Fingerboard Material: Richlite
Scale Length: 23"
Number of Frets Clear: 14
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-11/16"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/16"
Bridge Material: Richlite
Bridge Style: Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8"
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome w/ Small Buttons
Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots
Case: Padded Gig Bag
Interior Label: Black Foil Label
Electronics: Fishman Sonitone

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Martin LXME Little Acoustic-Electric

While the Little Martin is Martin's smallest guitar, it is very big on tone, quality and versatility. The LXME acoustic-electric model features Fishman Sonitone electronics, and is constructed of patented mahogany high-pressure laminate (HPL) back, sides and tops.

Like its predecessors, the Little Martin LXME acoustic-electric guitar is built with the same Martin quality craftsmanship, with an emphasis on producing great sound in a smaller guitar. It's ideal for travel, student practice or for just playing around the house or campfire. Durable and easy to play, it's the perfect "pick up and play" guitar.

Your Little Martin comes with a padded gig bag made of a tough ballistic cloth exterior, plush interior, backpack straps and a front zipper compartment.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (33 ratings)
Submitted September 27, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Little Martin (small in price, BIG in value)"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Depending on the construction of the guitar, I plan to use it daily for a long, long time... I thought the smal size would be uncomfortable/awkward - I was totally wrong! It is very comfortable and easy to play.
Sound
Well, it is a travel guitar, so I didn't expect the sound to be that great. However, when I plug into the "Mini-Q" my accustic mini-amp really brings out the sound. When unplugged - it is loud enough for me...
Features
The gig bag is awesome! I will not only store my guitar in it, but will use it everywhere I go. The "Mini-Q" is great, but if you do not plan to amplify, it really is not needed.
Ease of Use
There was minimal information that came with the guitar. Pretty much "self explanitory."
Quality
This Little Martin is a beast! It weighs more than my full size classical guitar. However, I would prefer it to be heavy and duarable than light and fragile. My fret bars need to be filed. they stick out too far over the fretboard (a bit uncomfortable). Also, my high "E" string is very close to the edge of the fretboard. It takes some getting use to...
Value
I am very happy with the guitar. Price is an issue for me; so, I have to look for bargains/sales and I believe the Little Martin was a great bargain for what you get.
Manufacturer Support
N/A
The Wow Factor
This Little Martin is appealing - That's for sure! It also makes you want to take it everywhere you go.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Christian some Country
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