Martin D12X1AE Acoustic-Electric Guitar, 12-String

A solid Sitka spruce top gives a bright tone -- perfect for the jangling 12-string chords you'll be strumming on the Martin D12X1AE acoustic-electric guitar.

Overall User Ratings (based on 4 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted August 28, 2014 by a customer from earthlink.net

"Martin D12X1AE"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic sound....deep, rich, complex with plenty of chime. Best sounding 12 string less than $1500 you will find. It may be made in Mexico but it was designed by Martin and they know how to design guitars with tone. If you have any doubts just youtube and listen for yourself. The fishman sonitone system sounds great direct into a PA too. I did spend an hour setting it up to my preferences but I do that on all my guitars.
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Submitted January 2, 2014 by Tom A in Chico, CA

"Excellent Guitar for the money."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar plays and sounds great considering it's not a very expensive Martin. It is made in Mexico and some people are put off by that and the fact that part of the body is a high pressure laminate. The bottom line though, is it sounds very good and is fairly easy to play action wise. The Pickup/Eq is very simple,effective and fairly hidden inside the soundhole. You might not even know it had one at first glance.In fact when I first played one in the store I didn't know it had a pickup and eq. I did take it to a Luthier and for $30 he took down the bridge a bit because I like the action as low as possible. I am very pleased with this guitar and with the 4 easy payment plan you just can't beat it anywhere in this price range.

Musical Background:

Been Playing since 1965

Musical Style:

Rock, Blues,Ambient,World.
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Submitted October 28, 2017 by Michael M in New York, NY

"This is a GREAT GUITAR"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have had so many acoustic 12vers in my life-I like this better than the Leo Kotke 12 string I paid $2000 for PLAYS GREAT ALWAYS STAYS IN TUNE NO AGRA WITH Tuning AT ALLSOUNDS GREAT!!!

Musical Background:

Pro been playing 38 years

Musical Style:

rock
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Submitted July 2, 2013 by Larry Y in Valley Center , KS

"Martin D12X1AE "

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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love the sound and ease of play, my only dislike is you have to loosen the strings to change the battery,

Musical Background:

Breedlove 6 string, Martin 12, dulcimer, play with Praise Team at Church and home

Musical Style:

county, Christian
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