Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele
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Martin Guitar
D-12E Sitka Sapele
Product Info
Article Number:
556278
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-12E Sitka Sapele
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-12E is a fantastic all-around dreadnought – great for singer-songwriters and players who need a reliable amplified sound. That Sitka top really shines, and the sapele provides a lovely warmth. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of value for the money, especially if you need a stage-ready acoustic.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele
- 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: 40 6mm
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- White Corian nut
- 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
- • Sitka top delivers articulate highs and balanced projection
- • Sapele back and sides offer a warm, focused low-end response
- • E1 pickup system provides natural amplified tone with excellent feedback resistance
- • Richlite fingerboard offers durability and a smooth playing experience
CONS
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony for some players
- • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' initially, requiring some break-in time
- • Dreadnought size may be unwieldy for smaller players or travel
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
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
The E1 is a more modern design, offering a more natural acoustic tone and improved feedback rejection compared to older systems – less 'quacky' and more balanced.
Richlite is exceptionally durable and resistant to wear; it won't typically discolor like some traditional wood fingerboards, making it a practical choice.
The D-28 has a more refined, 'aged' tone due to rosewood; the D-12E is brighter and more immediate, with a slightly more forward projection.
