The Martin 000-12E Retro delivers classic style, balanced tone, and proven performance—all wrapped in a full-body gloss finish that adds rich visual depth to its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides. Scalloped X-bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness, while the Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper ensures smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs nod to Martin’s Style 18 roots. With versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this Road Series model is ready to go wherever your playing takes you—and to stick with you for the long haul.
Product Features
- Solid Spruce Top Delivers Clear, Balanced Tone with Quick Response
- Sapele Back and Sides Add Warmth and Midrange Depth to Your Sound
- Scalloped Spruce X-Bracing Boosts Volume and Enhances Tonal Clarity
- Performing Artist Neck Profile Supports Smooth Playability Across the Fretboard
- Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge Ensure Durability and a Smooth Playing Feel
- Nickel Open-Gear Tuners Keep Your Tuning Stable During Long Sessions
- Martin E1 Electronics Provide Natural Sound and Built-In Tuner
- Soft Case Included for Lightweight Protection During Travel
Attributes
- Color: Natural
- Body Shape: OM & Auditorium
Technical Specifications
- Type: Acoustic-Electric
- # of Strings: 6
- Body Type: Hollow Body
- Orientation: Right
- Back And Sides Material: Sapele
- Top Material: Spruce
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- # of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Features: Case Included
- Neck Radius: 16"
- Nut Material: Corian
- Electronics: Martin E1
- Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
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