Martin D-10E Sapele Left Handed Electro Acoustic

Full Description

Sound that just keeps on giving

Rich, dynamic, distinctive. The Martin D-10E Left Handed 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 perfect 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 Left Handed 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 Left Handed, Sapele w/ Fishman MX-T
• Code: D10E-01L
• 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