The D Junior E is your full-scale companion, delivering the iconic power of a Martin Dreadnought in a more comfortable, travel-friendly size. Whether you’re writing at home, warming up backstage, or chasing inspiration on the road, this guitar is always by your side, ready to bring a big sound wherever you go. A solid spruce top provides crisp tone and dynamic range, while solid sapele back and sides add warmth, punchy mids, and clear trebles. Scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances resonance and projection, so even in a smaller body, this Dreadnought still roars. Built for effortless playability, the D Junior E features a full-scale 24.9" neck with a Performing Artist profile and high-performance taper, making every chord transition and lead run feel smooth and natural. A gently beveled fingerboard edge provides a comfortable, broken-in feel for long sessions. And when it’s time to plug in, Martin E1 electronics—with a built-in tuner—ensure your sound is always dialed in. Complete with a durable softshell case, the D Junior E is always ready to hit the road and make every moment sound better—because the best companions are the ones you never want to leave behind.

Overview
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Body Size: D Junior 14 Fret
Finish Top: Satin
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Back Material: Sapele
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Sapele
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Martin E1
Top
Top Color: Natural
Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly Junior
Binding: Black
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Saddle: White Tusq
Rosette: Single Ring Faux Abalone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Medium Cherry Satin
Brace Size: 1/4"
Neck
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Natural
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Side Dots: White
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid
Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Enclosed Gear
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Knob: Small
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
Nut Material: White Corian
Misc
Case: Softshell

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