The Martin D-12E Retro delivers classic style, powerful 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. The Dreadnought body produces bold, projective tone with strong bass, while scalloped X-bracing adds clarity and responsiveness. A Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper ensures smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Vintage-inspired touches like 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 made to go the distance.

Product Features

• Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped X-Bracing Delivers Bold, Clear Tone
• Sapele Back and Sides Provide Balance and Warm Midrange Focus
• Performing Artist Neck with High-Performance Taper Allows Smooth, Fast Playability
• Ebony Fingerboard Offers Enhanced Durability and a Smooth Playing Feel
• Plek'd Frets Ensure Accurate Intonation and Consistent Playability Across the Neck
• Nickel Open-Gear Tuners with Butterbean Knobs Keep Tuning Stable During Long Sessions
• Martin E1 Electronics Ensure Natural Amplified Sound for Live Performances
• Soft Case Included for Lightweight Protection During Travel and Storage

Attributes

• Color: Natural
• Body Shape: Dreadnought

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: 25.4"
• # 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