Martin Guitar Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LH
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Martin Guitar
Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LH
Product Info
Article Number:
556117
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Djr-10-2 is a fantastic entry point into the Martin world, especially for left-handed players. Its smaller size and 14-fret design make it comfortable and manageable, while still delivering that iconic Martin tone. It's a great choice for students, gigging musicians needing a reliable travel guitar, or anyone wanting a quality instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Design: Dreadnought - D Junior-14 Fret
- Top: spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- X-Brace 1/4" spruce
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- White Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Mother-of-Pearl Pattern Multi-Stripe Rosette
- Black binding
- Scale: 610 mm (24")
- Fingerboard Radius: 16"
- Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Richlite bridge with compensated white Tusq saddle
- String Spacing at Bridge: 54.8mm (2.16")
- Enclosed small chrome machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers Martin’s signature clarity and projection.
- • Sapele back and sides offer a warm, balanced tonal foundation.
- • 14-fret design improves access to higher registers, comfortable for smaller players.
- • Richlite fingerboard is durable, stable, and a sustainable alternative to ebony.
CONS
- • Sapele's inherent midrange focus may lack some high-end sparkle for certain players.
- • Smaller body size might not suit players preferring a full, booming dreadnought sound.
- • Richlite, while practical, lacks the traditional feel of a wood fingerboard.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
610 mm (24 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably more focused and articulate, lacking the booming low-end of a larger dreadnought, but still retains Martin's characteristic clarity and warmth.
It’s a practical choice – it's stable and resists wear well, but the feel is slightly different from traditional wood; most players adapt quickly.
Absolutely, the 24 in scale length and comfortable neck profile will make the transition to steel strings much easier.
