When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Martin D-13E Retro Walnut

Top Wood: Spruce Back & Side Wood: Black Walnut Weight: 4lbs 8oz/4.5lbs Serial: M3048297

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

Classic Dreadnought Voice, Modern Playability

Meet the Martin D-13E Retro Walnut—a guitar that pulls its vibe from iconic Martin designs and pushes its performance squarely into the modern player's hands. This isn't just another dreadnought. It's a cannon, pairing a solid Spruce top with solid Black Walnut back and sides. Martin affectionately calls walnut "Pennsylvania rosewood," and for good reason. It delivers a tonal complexity and warmth that truly rivals the classics, with a strong bass response and a beautifully clear top end. The gloss finish and aging toner on the top give it the look of a seasoned instrument from day one.

Stage-Ready Tone, Unplugged Soul

The D-13E Retro isn't just built for the studio—it's ready for any stage. Equipped with Martin's E1 electronics, you get a reliable, true-to-the-source plugged-in tone that's easy to dial in, complete with a built-in tuner. Unplugged, the scalloped X-bracing allows the top to really sing, giving you that bold, room-filling projection Martin dreadnoughts are famous for. It's responsive enough for delicate fingerpicking but has all the headroom you need for heavy strumming.

Effortless Feel

Martin knows a great guitar has to feel as good as it sounds. The Performing Artist neck profile with its High-Performance Taper is built for comfort and speed. Whether you're chording for hours or flying up and down the ebony fingerboard, this neck just feels right. And since it's been Plek'd at the factory, you can count on a precise, buzz-free setup right out of the included softshell case.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- 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.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

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: Gloss

Top Color: Aging Toner

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Top Detail: None

Binding: White

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic

Bridge Pin Dots: FauxTortoise

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron

Saddle: White Tusq

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

Back Material: Black Walnut

Side Material: Black Walnut

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Back and Sides Color: NaturalStain

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: White

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: 25.4"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14thFret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: 28 Style 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: ScriptInk

Headplate Binding Material: None

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Knob: Butterbean

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.