Martin Guitar 0X2E Cocobolo
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Martin Guitar
0X2E Cocobolo
Product Info
Article Number:
581069
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
0X2E Cocobolo
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$966.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 0X2E Cocobolo is a surprisingly good-sounding and playable guitar, especially considering the laminate construction. It's a great choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable amplified acoustic, or anyone wanting a Martin vibe without the solid wood premium price. The comfortable neck and balanced tone make it versatile for various styles.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 0X2E Cocobolo
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Concert
- Top: spruce
- Back and sides: Cocobolo high-pressure laminate
- Neck: Rust birch laminate
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-Of-Pearl
- Rosette with herringbone pattern
- Scale: 633 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E-1
- Richlite bridge
- White
- compensated TUSQ saddle
- Chrome-plated encapsulated machine heads
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Cocobolo laminate delivers a surprisingly rich, complex tone.
- • E-1 pickup provides a usable amplified signal for stage or recording.
- • Rust birch neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Richlite fingerboard resists wear and provides a consistent playing surface.
CONS
- • Cocobolo laminate lacks the resonant complexity of solid wood alternatives.
- • Richlite, while durable, doesn't offer the same feel as ebony.
- • The E-1 pickup is serviceable, but not a high-end, nuanced solution.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Cocobolo High-Pressure Laminate
Neck Material
Rust Birch Laminate
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
633 mm (24.9")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E-1
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The laminate construction dampens the overtone complexity you’d get from solid Cocobolo, resulting in a slightly more focused, less 'breathing' sound. It’s still a very nice tone, just different.
The E-1 is perfectly adequate for basic amplification, providing a clean signal; however, more demanding players might prefer a higher-end system for nuanced tone shaping.
The Rust birch neck profile is generally considered a modern 'C' shape – comfortable and familiar to players accustomed to Martin's standard neck feels.
