Martin Guitar 000-12E Koa
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Martin Guitar
000-12E Koa
Product Info
Article Number:
556237
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
000-12E Koa
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 000-12E Koa is a beautifully crafted instrument with a really lovely voice. The Koa provides a sweetness and clarity that’s perfect for fingerstyle players or anyone wanting a balanced, articulate sound. It’s a premium-priced option, but the build quality and tone are top-notch, making it a great choice for the serious player.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 000-12E Koa
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: 000-14 Fret
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Koa
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Nut: White Corian
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Scale: 633 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Mother-of-Pearl rosette with multi-striping
- Black pickguard
- Bridge material: Richlite
- Encapsulated black tuners
- Original strings: Martin Guitars MA540T Authentic Treated Phosphor Bronze Light (item #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Koa top delivers warm, focused tone with shimmering highs.
- • Richlite fingerboard provides a smooth, consistent playing experience.
- • Martin E1 pickup offers clear amplified sound, stage-ready tone.
- • Encapsulated tuners ensure tuning stability, even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Koa's tonal complexity may not suit all playing styles, can be a bit subdued.
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony for some players.
- • The 000 body size, while comfortable, offers less bass response than larger dreadnoughts.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Koa
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
633 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Koa tends to be warmer and more focused than Spruce, with a slightly more compressed dynamic range, offering a more intimate and controlled sound.
Absolutely; the E1 is a solid-sounding pickup, offering a natural amplified tone that works well in both live and studio settings without excessive feedback.
Richlite is exceptionally durable and resists swelling/shrinking, providing a consistent feel; some players prefer the traditional feel and appearance of ebony, but Richlite is a very practical and reliable alternative.
