Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele
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Martin Guitar
D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele
Product Info
Article Number:
556247
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,296.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-10E-02 is a really solid all-around dreadnought – a great step up from entry-level instruments. The Sitka top gives it a bright, clear voice, while the Sapele provides a lovely warmth. It’s a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players needing a reliable amplified acoustic without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Mother-of-Pearl multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 633 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Tortoise pickguard
- Richlite bridge with compensated white TUSQ inlay
- Enclosed chrome tuners
- Factory strings: Martin Guitars MA540T Authentic Treated Phosphor Bronze - Light (art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers a balanced, responsive tone with excellent projection.
- • Sapele back and sides provide warmth and a pleasing sustain.
- • Martin E1 pickup offers a surprisingly natural amplified sound for stage use.
- • Richlite fingerboard is durable, stable, and plays incredibly smoothly.
CONS
- • Sapele can be a bit less visually striking than rosewood for some players.
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony.
- • The E1 pickup, while good, isn't a substitute for a high-end acoustic system.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
633 mm (24.9")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
5.8 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The E1 is a simpler system, prioritizing ease of use and a more straightforward acoustic tone. It's less nuanced than the Aura, but perfectly serviceable for most performance situations.
Richlite is incredibly durable and resistant to humidity changes, exceeding ebony's stability. The feel is slightly smoother than ebony, some players prefer it, others miss the traditional 'snap' of ebony.
While the D-28 offers a more refined, aged tone, the D-10E-02 delivers a very respectable sound – a bit brighter and less complex, but still full and powerful, especially when amplified.
