Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar








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The Martin DE Retro Plus is crafted with a torrefied spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides for inspiring tones that radiate with charm and warmth.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Ebony fretboard | Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood |
Mahogany back and sides | Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange |
Select Hardwood Neck | Durable; added tonal strength |
Solid Torrefied spruce top | Aged tonal character with increased response |
Overview
The Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany is your brand-new old friend. Inspired by Martin's legendary flagship models, this acoustic-electric Dreadnought is the real deal - delivering bold tone, exceptional playability, and vintage sound and style thanks to cutting-edge craftsmanship. It's not your grandparent's guitar, but its enduring quality and timeless appeal just might make it your grandkid's someday.
Central to this instrument is its torrefied solid spruce top. Using Martin's own proprietary thermal aging process, this top achieves the seasoned tone and resonance of a well-loved vintage guitar from the very first strum. This premium feature, long reserved for Martin's Authentic and Modern Deluxe series, is now offered for the first time in the Road Series. The result is a beautifully broken-in sound that feels familiar and inspiring from the first strum.
Paired with solid mahogany back and sides and scalloped spruce X bracing, the DE Retro Plus Mahogany delivers a robust, full-bodied sound with excellent clarity and projection. The satin Performing Artist neck and its high-performance taper ensure a smooth, comfortable playing experience, whether you're digging in or picking intricate melodies. The full gloss body, aging toner, black binding, and ebony fingerboard and bridge are classic touches, making this guitar as beautiful to look at as it is to play.
Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, featuring a built-in tuner and adjustable volume, tone, and phase controls, this guitar… read more is perfectly equipped for the stage and studio. Whether it's your gigging workhorse or your first step into the world of premium acoustics, the DE Retro Plus Mahogany delivers best-in-class quality at an unbeatable value for serious players. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down - because nothing compares to a Martin.
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Central to this instrument is its torrefied solid spruce top. Using Martin's own proprietary thermal aging process, this top achieves the seasoned tone and resonance of a well-loved vintage guitar from the very first strum. This premium feature, long reserved for Martin's Authentic and Modern Deluxe series, is now offered for the first time in the Road Series. The result is a beautifully broken-in sound that feels familiar and inspiring from the first strum.
Paired with solid mahogany back and sides and scalloped spruce X bracing, the DE Retro Plus Mahogany delivers a robust, full-bodied sound with excellent clarity and projection. The satin Performing Artist neck and its high-performance taper ensure a smooth, comfortable playing experience, whether you're digging in or picking intricate melodies. The full gloss body, aging toner, black binding, and ebony fingerboard and bridge are classic touches, making this guitar as beautiful to look at as it is to play.
Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, featuring a built-in tuner and adjustable volume, tone, and phase controls, this guitar… read more is perfectly equipped for the stage and studio. Whether it's your gigging workhorse or your first step into the world of premium acoustics, the DE Retro Plus Mahogany delivers best-in-class quality at an unbeatable value for serious players. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down - because nothing compares to a Martin.
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Specs
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: Torrefied Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: PA Profile
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: 18 Old Style
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Soft Shell
- Electronics: Martin E-1
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0- Light MA540T
- Top Material: Torrefied Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: PA Profile
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: 18 Old Style
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Soft Shell
- Electronics: Martin E-1
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0- Light MA540T
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11DERETROPLUSMAH
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