Martin D-12E Retro Road Series, D-14 Fret, Acoustic/ Electric 2026 (3098700)
Martin D-12E Retro Road Series, D-14 Fret, Acoustic/ Electric 2026 (3098700)
Description
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Description
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. Vintage-inspired touches like old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs nod to Martin’s Style 18 roots. With versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this Road Series model is made to go the distance.
Highlights
D-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: Gloss
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: Old Style 18 Boltaron
Saddle: White TUSQ®
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
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"
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: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Heelcap: Black
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Pro Setup & QC
- Luthier Inspection & Setup: Each guitar leaves our shop with a complete, professional setup by our experienced luthier. This includes a thorough multi-point inspection, truss rod adjustment, action and intonation calibration, fret check, electronics cleaning, and fresh string installation.
- Factory-Perfect Specs: We set each instrument to factory-perfect specifications or customize it to your preferred playing style whenever possible.
Showroom & Appointments
Exclusive Private Viewing: Experience our collection away from the crowds with a scheduled one-on-one appointment in our Miami showroom.
Tailored Guidance: Our knowledgeable staff of active musicians is always on hand to help you compare models and find the exact sound you are searching for.
Authenticity Verified
Every instrument is inspected and guaranteed genuine.
Pro Setup Included
Each guitar is set up by our luthier to factory-perfect specs.
Insured Worldwide Shipping
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