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Martin Road Series D-12E Retro Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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The Martin D-12E Retro combines classic dreadnought styling with powerful, well-balanced tone and reliable performance. Its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, finished in gloss, deliver strong bass, clear mids, and articulate highs, while scalloped X-bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness. Vintage-inspired details, including old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs, reflect Martin’s Style 18 heritage.
The Performing Artist (PA) neck with high-performance taper provides smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics and a built-in tuner, and including a softshell case, this Road Series model is ready for stage, studio, or practice. Sky Music Australia presents the D-12E Retro as a versatile, durable instrument for serious players seeking classic Martin tone and long-term reliability.
Features
- D-14 Fret dreadnought body for bold projection and balanced tone
- Solid spruce top with Aging Toner gloss finish
- Solid sapele back and sides with gloss Dark Mahogany finish
- Scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and clarity
- Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper
- Ebony fingerboard with Old Style 18 dot inlays
- Ebony bridge with Modern Belly design and white plastic bridge pins with black dots
- Faux tortoise pickguard and Old Style 18 Boltaron rosette
- Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Hand-applied neck finish for smooth playability
- Softshell case included for secure transport
- Ideal for live performance, recording, or practice
- Available through Sky Music Australia
Specs
| Category | Acoustic-Electric |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | D-14 Fret (Dreadnought) |
| Top Wood | Solid Spruce |
| Top Color | Aging Toner |
| Back & Sides Wood | Solid Sapele |
| Back & Sides Finish | Gloss, Dark Mahogany |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce, 5/16" |
| Neck Profile | Performing Artist (PA), High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Wood | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Join | 14th Fret, Mortise & Tenon |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width, 2 1/8" (54 mm) at 12th fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Old Style 18, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.4" (64.5 cm) |
| Bridge | Ebony, Modern Belly |
| Bridge Pins | White Plastic with Black Dots |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" (52 mm) |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette | Old Style 18 Boltaron |
| Headstock | Solid, Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Binding | Black |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with built-in tuner |
| Heel Cap | Black |
| Included Case | Softshell |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
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*** Martin Spruce Availability Update ***
Due to constraints surrounding the procurement of old-growth Sitka spruce, Martin Guitar will allow the use of Lutz spruce in combination with Sitka spruce as needed.
Martin will be utilising both Sitka and Lutz spruce throughout their line of instruments. This will allow Martin to continue to provide the best quality spruce tops while meeting the significant demand for our products.
Lutz spruce is a naturally occurring hybrid of Sitka spruce and white spruce and grows in the same geographical areas as Sitka spruce. Lutz also has similar tonal and visual characteristics compared to Sitka spruce.
Models affected: All models that currently utilise Sitka spruce.