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Martin Guitar 000E Retro Plus

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Martin Guitar 000E Retro Plus

Martin Guitar

000E Retro Plus

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Product Info

Article Number: 610088
Brand: Martin Guitar
Model: 000E Retro Plus
Category: 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price: $2,528.90

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This 000E Retro Plus is a beautifully crafted instrument, capturing a vintage Martin vibe with modern amplification. It’s a real sweet spot for singer-songwriters and players seeking a comfortable, responsive guitar with a balanced, woody tone and a touch of elegance. Perfect for those wanting that classic Martin sound without the expense of their truly high-end offerings.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar 000-18 Retro
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: 000
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • 18 Style fingerboard inlays
  • Top binding
  • Scale: 632 mm (24.9")
  • Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • White TUSQ nut
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: Martin E-1
  • Faux Tortoise pickguard
  • Ebony bridge
  • Open gear machine heads
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes Softlight case
PROS
  • • Solid mahogany back and sides deliver a warm, focused vintage tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain for effortless playing.
  • • Martin E-1 pickup provides a natural amplified sound, surprisingly responsive.
  • • Open gear tuners ensure stable tuning and a classic aesthetic appeal.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction can be slightly less versatile than spruce/rosewood combinations.
  • • The faux tortoise pickguard is a stylistic choice some may find less desirable.
  • • The 000 body shape, while comfortable, isn't ideal for very large hands.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 632 mm (24.9 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Martin E-1
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The E-1 offers a more natural, less processed amplified tone compared to some of Martin’s more modern systems, favoring a warmer, more acoustic character.
The neck profile is a modified low oval, generally comfortable, but those with significantly large hands might find it slightly snug, though still manageable.
The Retro Plus focuses on replicating vintage specs, including the slightly warmer mahogany back and sides, whereas a modern 000-18 might have a brighter, more contemporary voice.

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