Martin Guitar D-X2E Rosewood
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Martin Guitar
D-X2E Rosewood
Product Info
Article Number:
581140
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-X2E Rosewood
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-X2E Rosewood is a seriously impressive value. The spruce top gives it that classic Martin voice, while the rosewood laminate adds warmth and projection. It's a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a dreadnought with a built-in pickup without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-X2E Rosewood
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: Spruce
- Top and sides: Rosewood high-pressure laminate
- 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 encapsulated machine heads
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Medium (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Rosewood HPL provides surprisingly rich, warm tonal projection.
- • Martin E1 pickup offers clear amplified sound, stage-ready.
- • Solid spruce top delivers responsiveness and dynamic range.
- • Selected hardwood neck ensures comfortable playability and stability.
CONS
- • HPL back and sides lack the resonance of solid wood construction.
- • The E1 pickup, while decent, isn't a premium-level system.
- • Rosewood HPL can feel less 'premium' to experienced players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood High-Pressure Laminate
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HPL offers a warmer tone than sapele, but lacks the complex overtones of solid rosewood. It's incredibly durable and resistant to humidity changes, making it a practical choice.
The E1 is perfectly usable for basic recording, but a higher-end system would offer more nuanced tones and lower noise. It's a solid starting point though.
It's a comfortable, medium-C profile, consistent with many Martins, but slightly thinner than some of their vintage offerings, which might appeal to players preferring a faster feel.
