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Martin Guitar 11SP0010E Road Series Special

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Martin Guitar 11SP0010E Road Series Special

Martin Guitar

11SP0010E Road Series Special

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599432
Brand: Martin Guitar
Model: 11SP0010E Road Series Special
Category: Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price: $1,098.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Road Series Special is a seriously solid choice for the gigging musician or dedicated home player. It offers a lot of Martin quality and tone at a premium-priced point, with a comfortable Grand Concert body and a surprisingly good onboard pickup. It's versatile enough for fingerstyle and strumming, making it a great all-rounder.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar 11SP0010E Road Series Special
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Grand Concert
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid sapele
  • X-Bracing
  • Neck: selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Selected hardwood
  • Style 28 fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 633 mm (24.9")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Martin E1
  • Bridge: Selected hardwood
  • White Tusq saddle
  • Sealed chrome machine heads
  • Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art. #469771#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, responsive projection and clarity.
  • • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, a great tonal complement.
  • • Martin E1 pickup system provides usable, natural amplified sound for stage.
  • • Style 28 fingerboard inlays offer a premium aesthetic and comfortable playability.
CONS
  • • Road Series construction prioritizes affordability, slightly impacting finish refinement.
  • • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' sounding initially, requires a break-in period.
  • • Grand Concert body might feel small for players accustomed to larger dreadnoughts.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Sapele
Neck Material Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany or Spanish Cedar)
Fingerboard Selected Hardwood (Ebony or Richlite)
Scale Length 633 mm (24.9")
Frets 20
Electronics Martin E1 Pickup/Preamp System
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Road Series instruments use slightly less expensive bracing and finish processes to reduce cost, but still maintain Martin's core design principles and quality control.
The E1 is a competent system; it's not top-tier, but provides a natural amplified tone suitable for smaller venues and recording. Expect to still need some EQ adjustments.
The .012-.053 gauge strings are on the heavier side; beginners might find them a little stiff, and lighter gauge strings might be more comfortable initially.

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