Martin DC-1E 1-Series Acoustic Electric Guitar (with Case)

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The Martin DC-1E offers great acoustic tone. With a solid Sitka Spruce top and solid Sapele back and sides, the Martin DC-1E looks and sounds amazing.

The Martin DC-1E is an affordable, solid wood acoustic electric guitar backed by a heritage of over 175 years of skilled building excellence and a limited lifetime warranty. The DC1E comes equipped with a Fishman sound reinforcement system featuring volume and tone controls and an onboard digital chromatic tuner.

Martin DC-1E: High Quality Construction

Constructed from solid tonewoods including a Sitka spruce top, bookmatched sapele back and sides, as well as an East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the DC-1E guitar creates that legendary rich and commanding Martin sound that guitarists everywhere have come to know and love. This dreadnought guitar comes equipped with Martin SP strings for great long-lasting tone and sustain, as well as a hardshell case for protection and security. The DC-1E is in the 1 Series by Martin which was created to deliver legendary Martin quality and tone at a more accessible price.

Model: DC-1E

Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Style 28

Top Bracing Pattern: Modified Hybrid ''x'' Scalloped

Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''

Back Material: Solid Sapele

Back Purfling: None

Side Material: Solid Sapele

Endpiece: Black Boltaron

Endpiece Inlay: None

Binding: Black Boltaron

Top Inlay Style: Black/White Boltaron

Side Inlay: None

Back Inlay: None

Neck Material: Rust Stratabond

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Nut Material: White Corian

Headstock: Solid/Standard Taper

Headplate: Indian Rosewood Pattern Hpl

Heelcap: Black Boltaron

Fingerboard Material: Solid Morado

Scale Length: 25.4''
- # Of Frets Clear: 14
- # Of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16''

Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8''

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28

Fingerboard Binding: None

Finish Back & Sides: Satin

Finish Top: Satin

Finish Neck: None

Bridge Material: Solid Morado

Bridge Style: Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8''

Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq

Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed W/ Small Buttons

Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (Msp4100)

Bridge & End Pins: White W/ Black Dots

Pickguard: Black

Case: 345 Hardshell

Interior Label: Paper Label

Electronics: Fishman Presys Plus

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (59 ratings)
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Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I expect to take this one to my grave!
Sound
Good full sound impressive bass and equally sweet trebles
Features
Great case
Ease of Use
Fantastic sounds for strumming and picking!
Quality
Excellent!
Value
Good
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use them
The Wow Factor
Sexy! Great guitar at an affordable price

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

folk , acoustic, old timey jazz
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