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. With versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this Road Series model is made to go the distance.

We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking. 

The exact appearance of new instruments vary. These photos may not be of the actual instrument you will be receiving. Actual photos available upon request.

SPECS:

Size: Dreadnought

Top: Solid Spruce

Back & Sides: Solid Sapele

Neck: Select Hardwood

Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony

Bracing: Scalloped X-Brace Spruce

Neck Profile: Performing Artist

Scale Length: 25.4″

Nut: White Corian, 1-3/4″

Saddle: White Tusq, 2-5/32″ String Spacing

Tuners: Nickel Open Gear

Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron

Bridge Pins: Black Plastic

Finish: Gloss

Electronics: Martin E1

Martin Softshell Case Included