Here for sale we have a Martin DCX1E electro-acoustic guitar in Satin Natural finish. This guitar features a mortise & tenon set-neck construction comprising a Solid Spruce top, High Pressure Laminate (HPL) in Mahogany Pattern back and sides, Rust Stratabond neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. A Corian saddle and nut are fitted, along with a set of Chrome Martin sealed tuning machines. An undersaddle piezo pickup is installed, and is wired to a shoulder-mounted Fishman 'Classic 4' preamp with slider controls for master volume, brilliance and 3-band EQ.

The Rust Stratabond neck plays very well, with the 'High-Performance Taper' profile filling the hand nicely for a confidence-inspiring grip when chord playing, yet remaining slim enough for articulate melodic lines. The Stratabond neck comprises thin strips of mahogany, laminated together to form a supremely strong and warp-resistant neck. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its traditional 16" radius provides a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register, suitable for a wide range of styles and techniques. 

The acoustic voice of the Martin DCX1E is bright and well balanced. The dreadnought body design delivers plenty of volume and a strong bass response, whilst the HPL back and sides work together with the Solid Spruce top to produce a bright tone that works just as well as a solo instrument as it does as part of an ensemble. The on-board Fishman undersaddle piezo and 'Classic 4' preamp provide the versatility required for live and recording situations, meaning this guitar is ready for wherever the gig takes you. 

Brand - Martin

Model - DCX1E

Finish - Satin Natural

Top - Solid Spruce

Back/Sides - HPL (High Pressure Laminate) - Mahogany Pattern

Neck - Rust Stratabond

Neck Profile - High-Performance Taper

Fingerboard - Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius - 16"

Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total

Scale Length- 25.4"

Nut Width - 1.6875"

Pickups - Fishman  Undersaddle Piezo

Controls - Fishman Classic 4: Master Volume, Brilliance, 3-Band EQ

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1120626215491

Weight: 5.05lbs  

Serial: 1084535

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition, the top edge and rear face demonstrate light scratching and indentation which does not pierce the finish.

Neck: Overall very good condition, the fingerboard demonstrates darkening and play wear in the early register. This cannot be felt beneath the string but is visually apparent. It is difficult to discern any markings to the rear of the neck from the "stratabond" construction. A seam is visible to the treble side of the neck pocket - this is not a structural concern.

Body: Overall very good condition, the rear face demonstrates some indentation and scratching consistent with light buckle rash. One moderate indentation is apparent to the center of the face, piercing the finish slightly. All aspects demonstrate very light scratching and indentation visible only under direct lighting at certain angles.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrates notable signs of use in the early register, not affecting playability. This improves significantly as you climb the neck, however due to the indentation in the early register there is only a small amount of fret material remaining for future fret work.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of use. Scratching can be seen to the scratchplate.

Structural: No concerns or issues.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2.5mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

There is only a small amount of material remaining in the saddle for future adjustments.

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

No case is provided with this guitar. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.