Martin Guitar DX1E Koa
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Martin Guitar
DX1E Koa
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The DX1E Koa is a fantastic entry point into the Martin family, especially for players wanting a bright, stage-ready acoustic. The Koa HPL gives it a lovely look and a punchy tone, and the E-1 electronics are surprisingly good for the price. It's a solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone wanting that classic Martin vibe without a premium-priced solid wood build.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar DX1E Koa
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought
- back and sides: Koa high-pressure laminate
- Neck: Natural birch laminate
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-Of-Pearl
- Rosette with herringbone pattern
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E-1
- Richlite bridge
- White
- compensated TUSQ saddle
- Chrome-plated encapsulated machine heads
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Medium (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
- • Koa HPL top delivers a bright, focused tone with pleasing shimmer.
- • Martin E-1 pickup system provides surprisingly natural amplified sound for stage use.
- • Richlite fingerboard and bridge offer excellent durability and stability compared to traditional materials.
- • Birch laminate neck provides a comfortable, consistent feel with good resonance.
- • Koa HPL lacks the nuanced complexity and aging character of solid koa wood.
- • While playable, the Richlite fingerboard can feel slightly less 'organic' than ebony.
- • The natural finish, while attractive, may show fingerprints and smudges more readily.
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