Martin Guitar 11SP0010E Road Series Special
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Martin Guitar
11SP0010E Road Series Special
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.
Product Video
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.
