Martin Guitar D-12E -01 Koa
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Martin Guitar
D-12E -01 Koa
Product Info
Article Number:
556294
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-12E -01 Koa
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-12E Koa is a serious step up in tone and build quality. The Koa top provides a warm, complex voice that gets better with age, and the E1 electronics are surprisingly good for stage work. It’s a great choice for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a refined acoustic experience.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-12E -01 Koa
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought - D-14 Fret
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Bracing: X-Brace in spruce
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- White Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Black binding
- Style 28 Multi Stripe Rosette
- Scale: 645 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 406mm
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- White Corian saddle
- 20 Frets
- Pickup system: Martin E1
- Black pickguard
- Richlite bridge with compensated white TUSQ saddle
- String spacing at bridge: 54.8 mm
- Nickel open gear machine heads
- Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art.#473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Koa top delivers a focused, mature tone with shimmering highs
- • E1 pickup system offers clean, amplified sound without feedback issues
- • Richlite fingerboard provides a consistently smooth and playable feel
- • Solid construction and meticulous bracing ensure excellent projection and sustain
CONS
- • Koa’s tonal complexity might not suit players seeking a very bright, immediate sound
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony for some players
- • The D-12E body size can be a bit bulky for smaller players or travel
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Koa
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
645 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Koa tends to be warmer and more focused initially, lacking the immediate brightness of Sitka. Over time, Koa develops a richer, more complex voice.
Yes, Richlite is exceptionally durable and resistant to temperature and humidity changes, often outlasting ebony in demanding conditions.
The E1 is surprisingly responsive, handling flatpicking with clarity. It’s designed to reproduce the natural acoustic tone, so it won't have the aggressive edge of some amplified models.
