Martin D-10E Sapele Electro Acoustic

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Key Features

Responsive, dynamic nature with world renowned quality - it's time to play with freedom
Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper for a smooth feel you won't forget
Built with solid sapele for a distinctive tone that sounds even richer each time you play
Fishman MX-T makes live performance everything it should be - pure, pristine, natural

Martin D-10E Sapele Electro Acoustic Overview

Express yourself. And, do it through your music. The Martin D-10E Electro Acoustic, Sapele w/ Fishman MX-T combines an all-solid construction with responsive Fishman electronics, and superb playability. This is an affordable side to Martin's world renowned quality. It sounds fantastic, it looks classy, and it plays beautifully too - you won't be disappointed. From tip to toe, the D10-E offers a smooth, high-performance feel with a distinctive, rich sound to match. It was born to be played, and play you will.

With an all-solid sapele build, the D-10E produces a well-balanced, defined sound with an earthy warmth, and a beautiful top-end shimmer. Slightly brighter than mahogany, but very comparable. It's superbly dynamic too. Allowing you to run wild with your musical style, and play whatever you desire. It can handle almost anything. To touch, the Martin D-10E has a liquid smooth platform with the ergonomic comfort we all crave thanks to a high performance taper and a performing artist profile. And, equipped with an innovative Fishman MX-T you can play live in any setting with a natural, pure, and distinct tone. Take your music to the next level with Martin.

Disclaimer: Due to material shortages, this product may be shipped with a black pickguard instead of tortoiseshell

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Sound that just keeps on giving

Rich, dynamic, distinctive. The Martin D-10E features a solid sapele construction. Solid tonewoods blossom with richness, and sublime resonance with age. And, the more you play, the more the tone opens up. Rewarding you with a warmer, immensely expressive sound.

It's time to explore a distinctive sonic-footprint. Solid sapele brings emphasis to the mid-range with airy, bright trebles, and a powerful punch. It has a uniformly balanced tone that's consistent, and full across the sonic spectrum. Sparkling, truly dynamic, beautifully melodic. Bringing you an instrument you won't want to put down. And, one that can handle almost anything.

Liquid smooth - pure playability

Your smoothest playing action yet. This D-10E features a high performance taper neck, and a performing artist profile to bring you liquid smooth playability. Built specifically for performance, this neck allows you to play with complete freedom, and sensational comfort.

Smooth, distinct, renowned. Martin will always pay meticulous attention to detail to your needs as a player. So, they've developed multiple different profiles and tapers to ensure you can always find your perfect playing feel. With their high performance neck taper and performing artist profile, you can form complicated chords with ease, play fast-paced styles, and any rhythm or lead technique - in any position.

And, you can improve your accuracy too. Transition from chord to chord with one comfortable, fluid, smooth movement. Bringing you a neck that's just as slim at the 12th fret as it is at the first fret. Run wild with leads, solos, and perform to your best with Martin. Plus, with a hand-rubbed finish, more of the D-10E's natural tone is released. This is a truly responsive instrument with the smooth, comfortable playability needed for performance. Expertly-designed features that give this Martin perfectly-tailored playability.

Powerful with a responsive nature

Truly distinctive. Bringing you the ultimate blend of a traditional dreadnought tone with a dynamic, responsive attitude. This Martin D-10E is ideal for any guitarist or singer/songwriter needing a reliable, and versatile instrument for almost any musical scenario. You can dig in hard with a heavier strum, and it will respond exactly how you want it to when playing lighter picking styles too - rare and distinct.

Play whatever your mood desires. From blues and country to rock, folk, pop, and much more. It's truly ideal for Beatles-styled rhythms, country licks, bluegrass, roots music, slide techniques, as well as more delicate picking styles. You can compose your own music, and be as dynamic as you like, it won't let you down. Plus, this D-10E maintains that bold, familiar, commanding dreadnought tone. Rich, dynamic, full. A sound, and feel with renowned quality - you won't want to put it down.

Discreet electronics

Take your persona to the stage. With a rich-sounding, quality instrument like the D-10E, it would be a crime to not plug-in, and impress crowds with its distinctive voice. So, for the passionate performers, session musicians, and singer/songwriters, this D-10E Electro Acoustic comes equipped with a responsive Fishman MX-T.

Fishman are known for making live performance, everything it should be. So, it's time to explore a goose-bump-inducing tone that's perfect for your next show, recording, and tours. You won't be disappointed. In addition, the D-10E's Fishman pickup captures all the magic of your instrument. Giving you a rich, natural, and incredibly dynamic sound for live performance. And, you'll always be in perfect pitch thanks to a soundhole mounted tuner.

Unmistakable Martin feel

For 183 years, Martin have been at the forefront of guitar innovation, and premier craftsmanship. Bringing you some of the best acoustic guitars possible. Martin's iconic tone is world renowned, and their playability has become an important characteristic that puts Martin guitars in a league of their own. And, with their revolutionary Plek process, Martin guitars truly maintain their undeniably majestic tone.

Precision for the ultimate feel and tone. This special Plek process involves a computer controlled device that scans and dresses the guitar under actual playing conditions. It's strung, and tuned to pitch for precise string tension emulation. An incredible process that's been a major breakthrough over the last decade. This is because the machine's meticulous attention to detail identifies exactly what needs to be done to bring you perfect fretwork. It's an innovative machine that brings you flawless results. Experience premium quality with an unmistakable tone and feel.

Specifications

Model: Martin D-10E Electro Acoustic, Sapele w/ Fishman MX-T
Code: D10E-01
Series: Road Series

Body & Bridge

Top Material: Solid Sapele
Body Material: Solid Sapele
Body Type: D-14 Fret
Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32''
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16''
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16'' with 1/4'' Tone Bars
Rosette: Mother of Pearl w/ Multi Stripe
Top Material Finish: Satin
Top Material Colour: Clear
Back/Sides Finish: Satin
Back/Sides Colour: Cherry

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Construction: Mortise and Tenon Joint
Neck Shape: Performing Artist
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Hand Rubbed
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets: 20
Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Plek: Yes
Nut Material: White Corian
Headstock Shape: Solid w/ Standard Taper
Headplate Material: HPL
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
Scale Length: 25.4 ''

Hardware & Electronics

Hardware Colour: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Enclosed Gear
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium - 80/20 Bronze MA150T
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Knob: Small
Electronics: Fishman MX-T
Label: Paper Label
Included Accessories: Soft Gig Bag