Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special

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Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special

Martin Guitar

11SP0010EL Road Series Special

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599443
Model: 11SP0010EL Road Series Special
Price: $1,208.90

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This Road Series Special is a fantastic option for gigging musicians or serious hobbyists looking for a versatile, well-built Martin. The Grand Concert body shape offers comfortable playability and a balanced voice that cuts through a mix, while the E1 pickup makes plugging in a breeze. It’s a premium-priced instrument offering a lot of Martin quality without the absolute top-tier cost.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Left-handed model
  • 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 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art.#469771#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate tone with surprising projection.
  • • Sapele back and sides offer warmth and sustain, a nice complement to the spruce.
  • • Martin E1 pickup system provides usable amplified tones without excessive feedback.
  • • Style 28 fingerboard inlays add a touch of elegance and classic Martin aesthetics.
CONS
  • • Road Series construction prioritizes affordability, slightly impacting overall refinement.
  • • Sapele, while lovely, doesn't offer the tonal complexity of premium rosewood.
  • • The .012 gauge strings might be a bit heavy for absolute beginners.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Sapele
Neck Material Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard Selected Hardwood with Style 28 Inlays
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 guitars use slightly less expensive bracing patterns and finishes to lower costs, but the core Martin design principles and wood quality remain.
The E1 is a solid, no-frills option—it’s clean and relatively quiet, suitable for smaller to mid-sized venues, but lacks extensive EQ controls.
The neck profile is likely a Modified Low Oval, which is comfortable for most hand sizes and playing styles, offering a familiar Martin feel.

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