Martin Guitar DJR-10E BASS Burst

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Martin Guitar DJR-10E BASS Burst

Martin Guitar

DJR-10E BASS Burst

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Product Info

Article Number: 563970
Model: DJR-10E BASS Burst
Price: $767.80

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This DJR-10E is a solid choice for gigging acoustic bassists needing a natural amplified tone. The dreadnought body delivers serious volume, and the Fishman pickup is surprisingly clean. It's a great option for folk, blues, and Americana players wanting a versatile and reliable instrument.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar DJR-10E BASS Burst
  • Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Style: Dreadnought
  • Back and sides: solid sapele
  • Top: Spruce
  • Neck: selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Richlite
  • Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 609.6 mm (24")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • White Corian nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Fishman Sonitone BT-1
  • Richlite bridge
  • Gotoh Chrome Bass machine heads
  • Colour: Burst
  • Incl. gig bag

*Note:* the strap pin is included with the guitar but is not pre-installed, the installation still needs to be done once the guitar has been received.

PROS
  • • Solid Sapele back/sides deliver rich, resonant low-end tones.
  • • Spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness across the range.
  • • Fishman Sonitone pickup system offers natural acoustic amplification.
  • • Richlite fingerboard is durable and provides a smooth playing experience.
CONS
  • • Dreadnought body size can be bulky and less comfortable for smaller players.
  • • Sapele's tonal character might lack the brightness some prefer in an acoustic bass.
  • • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of wood fingerboards.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Sapele
Neck Material Selected Hardwood
Pickups Fishman Sonitone BT-1
Scale Length 609.6 mm (24")
Frets 20
Strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Bass Strings (likely .055-.135 gauge)
Weight 6.5 lbs (approximate, based on similar Martin dreadnought basses)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a well-regarded system known for its natural tone and good feedback rejection, though it lacks the advanced features (like EQ controls) of some higher-end options.
The neck is a standard 'slim' profile, which is generally comfortable, but the 24” scale and wider nut width (1.75”) might feel a bit cramped for those with very small hands.
Solid Sapele provides a warmer, more resonant tone with more overtones than a laminate back and sides, and it will improve with age.

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