Martin Guitar 0X2EL Cocobolo LH
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Martin Guitar
0X2EL Cocobolo LH
Product Info
Article Number:
581082
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
0X2EL Cocobolo LH
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$966.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 0X2EL is a solid option for left-handed players seeking a balanced, amplified acoustic. The Cocobolo HPL provides a punchy, defined sound, and the E1 pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a great value for a Martin, ideal for gigging singer-songwriters and those wanting a reliable, versatile instrument.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 0X1EL Cocobolo LH
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Style: Concert
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Cocobolo high-pressure-laminate (HPL)
- Neck: rust birch laminate
- Fingerboard: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-Of-Pearl
- Herringbone Ink Rosette
- Scale: 633 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Brown tortoise pattern pickguard
- Bridge made of selected hardwood with compensated white TUSQ saddle
- Machine heads: sealed chrome
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Cocobolo HPL back/sides deliver a focused, articulate tone with surprising projection.
- • Spruce top provides a responsive dynamic range, excellent for both fingerstyle and strumming.
- • Martin E1 pickup offers a clean, amplified sound suitable for live performance or recording.
- • Rust birch laminate neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
CONS
- • Cocobolo HPL, while durable, lacks the aesthetic warmth of solid wood options.
- • The shorter scale length might feel slightly cramped for players with larger hands.
- • The E1 pickup, while good, isn’t a premium-level system for demanding studio work.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Cocobolo High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material
Rust Birch Laminate
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood
Scale Length
633 mm (24.9")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
1.85 kg (approximately 4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HPL offers a tighter, more focused tone with less overtones than solid Cocobolo; it’s brighter and more controlled, sacrificing some of the wood’s natural complexity.
The E1 is a straightforward system with standard controls, generally easy for sound engineers to manage, though it lacks more advanced EQ options.
HPL is exceptionally durable and resistant to humidity changes, but it won’t develop the same character or patina as solid wood; it's essentially impervious to scratches and dents.
