Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LH
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Martin Guitar
D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LH
Product Info
Article Number:
556249
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LH
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,296.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-10E-02 is a fantastic entry point into the Martin world, especially for left-handed players. The Sitka top and Sapele back deliver a strong, clear voice that’s great for strumming and fingerpicking, and the E1 pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a dependable, versatile dreadnought.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Design: Dreadnought
- Top: 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: 44.5mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Tortoise pickguard
- Richlite bridge with compensated white TUSQ saddle
- Enclosed chrome mechanics
- Strings: Martin Guitars MA540T Authentic Treated Phosphor Bronze - Light (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Sitka top delivers balanced tone with strong projection.
- • Sapele back/sides offer warmth and a focused low-end response.
- • Martin E1 pickup provides clear, usable amplified sound for performance.
- • Richlite fingerboard offers a consistent playing surface and durability.
CONS
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony or rosewood.
- • Sapele can be a bit 'boxy' compared to mahogany, less complex overtones.
- • The gig bag is functional, but a hardshell case would offer better protection.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
633 mm (24.9")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The E1 is a more basic system, focusing on clarity rather than elaborate effects, making it a good choice for a natural amplified tone.
Richlite is generally grippy and quite durable; it won't develop the 'worn' feel of wood, but most players find it perfectly acceptable.
The D-10E-02 offers a similar tonal profile to the standard D-10 but with amplified functionality; it’s less complex than the higher-end D-28, but still delivers a very respectable Martin sound.
