The 000-10E Retro combines spruce, sapele, and scalloped X-bracing for clear, balanced tone across all six strings. With vintage-inspired looks and modern comfort, it’s your road to authentic Martin tone and everyday playability. Description The Martin 000-10E Retro is a time-tested tool built for the long haul. With a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers punchy mids, crisp trebles, and a clear, balanced voice across all six strings. The satin finish, understated black binding, and vintage-style open gear tuners nod to classic Martin looks, while the Performing Artist neck profile offers modern comfort and playability. Add in versatile E1 electronics with a built-in tuner and a softshell case, and you’ve got a guitar ready for your next session, song, or stage. Whether you're just getting started or honing your craft, the 000-10E Retro proves you don’t have to wait to play a Martin. Specifications Highlights 000-14 Fret body size Sapele back and sides Spruce top with Aging Toner top color PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut Softshell case Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light Top 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 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 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 Headstock Shape: Solid Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink Headplate Binding Material: None Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Knob: Black Plastic Nut Material: White Corian Misc Case: Softshell Label: Paper Label Electronics: Yes Electronics Options: Martin E1 Left Handed Availability: true Pleked: true Serial: 3087487 Weight: 4lbs 3oz