Martin 000-10E Retro (550)
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Martin 000-10E Retro
Top Wood: Spruce Back & Side Wood: Sapele Weight: 4lbs 4oz/4.3lbs Serial: M3052550
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Vintage Vibe, Modern Playability
Meet the Martin 000-10E Retro—a guitar that delivers that classic, time-tested Martin tone with the comfort and playability modern musicians demand. It's built around the supremely comfortable 000-14 Fret body size, making it a perfect fit for just about any player. The solid Spruce top, treated with an aging toner for a vintage look, is the engine of this guitar's sound, providing clarity, punch, and dynamic headroom. Paired with solid Sapele back and sides, you get a voice that's balanced, warm, and focused—perfect for cutting through a mix without getting boomy.
The Heart of the Tone
Beneath the hood, Martin's scalloped X-bracing allows the top to resonate freely, creating a responsive feel that blooms with every note. Whether you're a delicate fingerpicker or a moderate strummer, the 000-10E Retro captures the nuance in your playing. The Sapele body contributes a strong midrange character, often compared to mahogany, ensuring your sound is always present and articulate. It’s a tonal recipe that has been loved for generations, and for good reason.
Effortless Playability
Martin knows a great guitar has to feel as good as it sounds. The select hardwood neck features their popular Performing Artist (PA) profile with a High-Performance Taper—a combination designed for speed and comfort. Combined with a shorter 24.9" scale length, string tension is slightly reduced, making bends feel buttery and long playing sessions a breeze. The hand-applied finish ensures the neck feels smooth and broken-in from the very first chord.
Stage-Ready Electronics
When you're ready to plug in, the onboard Martin E1 electronics deliver a clear, natural-sounding amplification of the guitar's acoustic voice. The system includes a built-in chromatic tuner, volume, and tone controls, making it easy to dial in your sound on any stage. It's a reliable, no-fuss electronic system that makes the 000-10E Retro a true workhorse for the gigging musician.
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
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- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
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You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!
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: 000-14 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"
Heelcap: Black
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: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
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 OpenGear
Knob: Black Plastic
Nut Material: White Corian
Case: Softshell
Label: Paper Label
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Martin E1
Pleked: true
Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:
- Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
- Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler.
- Effects: Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.
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