Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH
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Martin Guitar
D-X2EL Rosewood LH
Product Info
Article Number:
581145
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-X2EL Rosewood LH
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$966.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-X2EL LH is a solid choice for left-handed players seeking a dreadnought with Martin quality and amplified capabilities. The HPL construction keeps it affordable and robust, while the spruce top delivers a surprisingly full and warm tone. It's a great starter dreadnought or a reliable workhorse for gigging.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Rosewood HPL (high-pressure laminate)
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Katalox
- Pearloid fingerboard inlays
- Mother of Pearl Rosette with Multi-Stripe
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E-1
- Tortoise or black pickguard (may vary)
- Katalox bridge with compensated white TUSQ bridge insert
- Sealed chrome machine heads
- Strings: Martin MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Rosewood HPL back/sides deliver a surprisingly rich, resonant tone.
- • Spruce top offers excellent projection and responsiveness across the spectrum.
- • Martin E-1 pickup provides usable amplified sound for stage or recording.
- • Left-handed model ensures comfortable playability for southpaw players.
CONS
- • HPL construction, while durable, lacks the tonal complexity of solid rosewood.
- • Katalox fingerboard can feel a bit harder than ebony for some players.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more premium, solid-wood Martin models.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood HPL
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Katalox
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E-1
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (based on similar D-X models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
HPL is more consistent but generally lacks the nuanced complexity and aging characteristics of solid rosewood, offering a more focused, immediate sound.
It's a functional pickup for smaller gigs or recording, but a higher-end system would offer more headroom and tonal shaping options for larger stages.
Katalox is denser and harder, which can provide a slightly different feel; it’s very durable but might require a bit more hand conditioning initially.
