Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LH

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Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LH

Martin Guitar

D-10E-01 Sapele LH

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 556245
Model: D-10E-01 Sapele LH
Price: $1,241.90

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This D-10E-01 Sapele LH is a solid, reliable dreadnought for the left-handed player. The all-sapele construction gives it a clear, punchy voice that cuts through a mix, and the E1 pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a great option for singer-songwriters and intermediate players wanting a quality Martin without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LH
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Left-handed model
  • Design: Dreadnought
  • Top: Sapele
  • Back and sides: Sapele
  • Neck: Selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Richlite
  • Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
  • Mother-of-Pearl Multi-Stripe Rosette
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75")
  • White Corian nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Martin E1
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Richlite bridge with compensated white saddle
  • Enclosed chrome machine heads
  • strings: Martin Guitars MA540T Authentic Treated Phosphor Bronze - Light (Art.#469771#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Sapele top delivers a focused, articulate tone with warmth.
  • • Richlite fingerboard offers a smooth, consistent playing experience.
  • • Martin E1 pickup provides a usable amplified sound for stage or recording.
  • • Solid splayed construction ensures excellent resonance and longevity.
CONS
  • • Sapele can be a bit 'dry' tonally, lacking some mahogany's sweetness.
  • • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony.
  • • Gig bag is functional but not a premium, protective case.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Sapele
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard Richlite
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 20
Electronics Martin E1 Pickup
Weight Approximately 6.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The splayed design adds projection and a slightly more focused low-end response, often preferred for strumming and vocal accompaniment.
The E1 is surprisingly decent for basic recording, but a higher-end system will offer more nuanced tone and control – think of it as a good starting point.
Richlite is extremely durable and resistant to changes in humidity, meaning it won't wear as quickly as ebony, but lacks the same visual aesthetic.

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