Short Description:

Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar featuring a satin-finished spruce top with aging toner, sapele back and sides with a dark mahogany finish, ebony fingerboard, and open-gear nickel tuners.

What We Think:

Combining classic dreadnought volume with understated modern styling, the Martin D10-E Retro matches a solid spruce top treated with Aging Toner under a satin finish to solid sapele back and sides stained in dark mahogany. The select hardwood neck features a comfortable Performing Artist profile with a High-Performance Taper, holding a 25.4" scale ebony fingerboard with Style 28 faux mother-of-pearl dots and a 1 3/4" White Corian nut. Outfitted with black body binding, a single ring fiber rosette, a faux tortoise pickguard, nickel open-gear tuners with black plastic knobs, and an ebony belly bridge with a white TUSQ saddle, this gig-ready dreadnought weighs 4 lbs 10 oz and includes a protective softshell case.

Manufacturer Description:

The Martin D-10E Retro is a time-tested tool built to go the distance. With a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers bold projection, strong bass, and a dynamic voice that holds its own in any mix. The satin finish, black binding, and vintage-style open gear tuners give it a classic look, while the Performing Artist neck profile ensures a smooth, modern playing experience. Add in versatile E1 electronics with a built-in tuner and a softshell case, and you’ve got a Dreadnought that’s ready for every gig, jam, and idea that comes your way. Whether you're starting your journey or leveling up, the D-10E Retro puts iconic Martin tone within reach.

Specifications:

Top Material: Spruce

Finish Top: Satin

Top Color: Aging Toner

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Top Detail: None

Binding: Black

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic

Bridge Pin Dots: Black

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Single Ring Fiber

Saddle: White TUSQ®

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

Back Material: Sapele

Side Material: Sapele

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: None

Back Inlay Material: None

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: X-Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Brace Material: Spruce

Brace Size: 5/16"

Endpiece: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck Shape: PA Profile

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Color: Natural

Finish Neck: Hand-Applied

Scale Length: 25.4"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Heelcap: Black

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: White

Headstock Shape: Solid

Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink

Headplate Binding Material: None

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Knob: Black Plastic

Nut Material: White Corian®

Case: Softshell

Weight: 4lbs 10oz