Martin Guitar D-X2E Mahogany
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Martin Guitar
D-X2E Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
581131
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-X2E Mahogany
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$966.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-X2E Mahogany is a fantastic entry point into the Martin world. The mahogany HPL construction gives it a surprisingly warm and focused voice, while the solid spruce top provides that Martin clarity. It's a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or students looking for a reliable and well-playing dreadnought without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-X2E Mahogany
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany high-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl
- Mother-of-Pearl rosette with multi-stripe
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Brigde material: selected hardwood
- White
- compensated TUSQ saddle
- Chrome-plated encased machine heads
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany HPL back/sides deliver a warm, focused, and surprisingly resonant tone.
- • Solid spruce top provides clarity and projection, improving with age.
- • Martin E1 pickup offers a usable amplified signal, decent for basic gigs.
- • Well-built neck with a comfortable 1.75” nut width suits a range of playing styles.
CONS
- • HPL back and sides, while durable, lack the tonal complexity of solid wood.
- • E1 pickup, while functional, isn’t a high-end solution for critical recording.
- • Natural finish may show fingerprints and minor scuffs more easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
HPL won’t 'open up' like solid wood, but it's incredibly stable and resists humidity changes, ensuring consistent tone over years of play.
The E1 is a decent starting point for basic amplification, but serious recording would benefit from a more sophisticated pickup system.
The 1.75” nut width and selected hardwood neck offer a comfortable, moderately full profile – a good balance for fingerstyle and strumming.
