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Martin DX1AE X Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

This solid-bodied dreadnought acoustic electric guitar produces the rich, dynamic sound and look that Martin is known for. It features Fishman Sonitone electronics. 13 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Product Description

The Martin DX1AE acoustic electric guitar is a solid top guitar with professional electronics at an incredible price! Featuring the D-14 dreadnought style body that Martin is known for, great Fishman electronics, and a solid sitka spruce top the DX1AE is sure to please any level of player. The mortise and tennon neck joint gives the guitar solid construction and allows the neck and body to resonate as one which gives great dynamics and a nice full sound.

Features

- Super popular D-14 dreadnought body
- Mortise and tennon neck joint ensures solid construction and rich tone
- Solid sitka spruce top gives great tone and will only get better with time
- Fishman Sonitone electronics produces an accurate sound for plugging in to an amp or PA
- Low oval neck shape makes for easy chord changes and soloing

The DX1AE is for guitarists who need an instrument with a solid top and professional electronics at a great price, if that is you then look no further! zZounds is an authorized dealer of Martin products.
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Multiple Black/White Boltaron With Red Fiber

Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame ''x-1''

Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''

Back Material: Mahogany Pattern Hpl Textured Finish

Back Purfling: None

Side Material: Mahogany Pattern Hpl Textured Finish

Endpiece: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

Binding: None

Top Inlay Style: None

Side Inlay: None

Back Inlay: None

Neck Material: Rust Stratabond

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Nut Material: White Corian

Headstock: Solid/Standard Taper

Headplate: Mahogany Pattern Hpl

Heelcap: None

Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite

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: None

Fingerboard Binding: None

Finish Back & Sides: None

Finish Top: Hand Rubbed Finish

Finish Neck: None

Bridge Material: Black Richlite

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 Light Phosphor Bronze (Msp4100)

Bridge & End Pins: White W/ Black Dots

Pickguard: Tortoise Color

Case: Available As An Option

Interior Label: Foil Label

Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 11 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 18 x 6 in
Martin Warranty Martin Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 610-759-2837
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4.5 out of 5 (13 ratings) Rate and Review This Product
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "This is a wonderful opportunity to have something really worth the price: Don't blow it!"
Sound: O.K., I gave it a nine. It's not a 4,000 to 10,000 dollar insturment made of Brazillian Rosewood! What this guitar does do however is give you real value for your money. It's a real pleasure to say something nice about this guitar! First of all you should know I'm a beginner. I've been playing since April. As a beginner I started with several low end guitars before I sat down and played this Martin. The cool thing about finding the right guitar is that the right one for you will sing to you personally as you play it. And this guitar did just that! Is it worth it? You bet! In my way of thinking you should buy a guitar that you will aspire to be worthy of enventually. When you do that it makes you want to be better. It's true that you could spend less, or more for a guitar but why bother until you are good enough to get paid for playing? If you are looking for an excellent well balanced tone, an easy neck and an insturment that stays in tune it's worth the extra cash to really get value recieved. Nuff said! Feature: Nope. For $500.00 bucks you get the guitar. But after you strum it for awhile you won't mind at all. In fact you will easily fork over the money for a good case to protect it. A Martin, regardless of the price, sells itself. Ease of Use: You'd think that HPL, or high pressure laminate back and sides, means settling for a cheap sound. But with this guitar you would be wrong. The tone is wonderful and will only get better with age! That’s attention to detail in the Luthier’s art. Making a really good guitar means attention to the elements that make up its design and construction and this is where Martin excels. Quality: Everything about a Martin is excellent! When you buy one you are buying an American icon and that's true no matter if it's made in Martin's US factory in Pennsylvania, or the one in Mexico. Chris Martin IV, just like his fore barriers, understands that the company’s reputation rides on every instrument that leaves the factory. It’s been that way since 1833 and it’s still true today. Value: Like I mentioned earlier, you are buying more then just a guitar, you are buying a classic American icon. Just like a Harley, or Corvette. You will enjoy playing this guitar every time you pick it up. And everytime you pick it up you will get value received. Manufacturer Support: They are there when you need them. If there was a problem they will help you solve it. The Wow Factor: You are going down a road that can be financially dangerous. In the end; you will, if you keep playing, have a small room filled with guitars that are your best friends. Each has its own wonderful voice and each provides a sound you crave depending style of music you play. That's the professional view. If playing casually is what you want to do, then you will only have one good guitar that you bought that grew to be your best friend. Doesn't it make sense to go an extra mile for an instrument that will always go an extra mile for you? Overall: If I had children they would be fighting over this guitar after I've gone the way of the dodo bird. It rewards anyone who picks it up to play it.
Style of Music: Pop acustical
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "You absolutly cannot beat this Martin for the money, NO WAY!!!!"
Sound: I do not think you can buy a better sounding guitar for anywhere near the price of this Martin. Also, the minute you pick it up , the feeling is like no other guitar I know of, solid to the core. Plays great, good action, clear crisp, Martin sound with plenty of projection. As much as I like the looks of the Epiphone EJ 200 for example or the Epiphone John Lennon guitar, or some of the Takamines, they are so dull sounding compared to the Martin. The only other guitar under $2,000 thats as good is another Martin or many of the Guilds. The Guilds have a different sound and feel but very high quality and all solid woods. I play this guitar thru a Fender Acoustasonic Jr DSP and its fantastic. Feature: I purchased a Martin 640 case to go with the guitar. This Martin as most Martins is not flashy and is low on "extras" like inlays, bone nut and saddle etc. I did add bone bridge pins which I highly recommend. You can get them for anywhere between $25 to $100 and its well worth it. Adds even more to the already strong sound.I do miss the bridge inlays and markers. But honestly, unless someone really knows their guitars, it would be very difficult to tell this Martin from a $2,500 Martin. You have to go over $3,000 to get a different headstock that someone would really notice. Sound controls hidden in soundhole work better than having them outside in a clumsy black box drilled into the side of the guitar. The new Martin performing series this year has come out with flush rubber like dials on the outside of the guitar that also have tuning included that look great and fit right into the design of the guitar. Ease of Use: Plays great, feels awesome in your hands, action could be lower but this is not a $2,000 + guitar either. I've been playing all my life and I'm in my fifties and this guitar is excellent for a beginner or a seasoned pro. I use it to back up my Guild but I have recorded with it as well, its that good. Quality: Very well made. We will see how the HPL sides and back hold up but comparing it to other guitars in the price range you do not see any sloppy workmanship like excess glue, pieces not fitting togerth perfectly etc, seems very well designed and made. Value: Again, you cannot find a quality brand new guitar like this without spending at least double or triple. Manufacturer Support: Not had any problems or reasons to call. They have been good about notifying me of Martin events and special deals etc. The Wow Factor: Not sexy but you feel like you are driving a rolls royce not a yugo Overall: As long as it holds up, I will enjoy this guitar.
Style of Music: Praise & Worship
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