The Martin D-10E Retro is a tried-and-tested instrument, built to last. With its solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and sculpted X-bracing, it delivers powerful projection, deep bass, and a dynamic tone that blends seamlessly into any mix. Its satin finish, black binding, and vintage-style open tuners give it a classic look, while the Performing Artist neck profile ensures modern, comfortable playability. Add to that a versatile E1 electronics system with a built-in tuner and a soft case, and you have a Dreadnought ready to accompany you on all your gigs, jams, and musical projects. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your playing to the next level, the D-10E Retro puts the iconic Martin sound within easy reach.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Highlights

D-shaped body with 14 frets

Sapele back and sides

Spruce top with aged finish

PA neck profile with high-performance tapered profile

Fingerboard width at nut: 44.5 mm (1 3/4")

Soft case

Recommended strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light

Top material: Spruce

Top finish: Satin

Top color: Aged

Top inlays: Multi-band

Top details: None

Binding: Black

Bridge material: Ebony

Bridge style: Modern Belly

String spacing at bridge: 59 mm (2 5/32")

Bridge pin material: White plastic

Bridge pin markers: Black

Pickplate: Imitation Tortoiseshell

Pickplate Inlay: None

Rosette: Single Ring Fiber

Nut: White Tusq

Nut Radius: 406 mm (16")

Format: D-14 frets

Construction: Mortise and Tenon Neck Joinery

Back Material: Sapele

Side Material: Sapele

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Back and Side Color: Dark Mahogany

Back Details: None

Side Details: None

Back Binding/Border: None

Back Inlay Material: None

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing: X-Bracing

Bracing Shape: Scalloped

Bracing Material: Spruce

Bracing Width: 5/16"

Heel: Black

Heel Cut: None

Inlay Heel Cutaway: None

Neck Profile: PA

Neck Profile: High Performance

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Color: Natural

Neck Finish: Hand Applied

Scale Length: 25.4"

Total Number of Frets: 20

Neck-to-Body Joint at: 14th Fret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2"

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

Fingerboard Inlays: 28-Point Style

Inlay Material: Synthetic Mother-of-Pearl

Fingerboard Attachment: None

Side Inlays: White

Headpiece Shape: Solid

Headpiece Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

Headpiece Logo: Handwritten Ink

Headpiece Attachment: None

Tuners: Nickel Geared Open

Handle: Black plastic

Nut material: White Corian

Case: Soft

Label: Paper

Electronics: Yes

Electronic options: Martin E1

Left-handed version: Yes

Pleked: Yes