Martin Guitar DX1E Mahogany

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Martin Guitar DX1E Mahogany

Martin Guitar

DX1E Mahogany

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 581105
Model: DX1E Mahogany
Price: $856.90

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The DX1E Mahogany is a solid choice for gigging musicians or anyone needing a dependable, amplified acoustic. It’s got that classic Martin warmth and playability, but with the added benefit of HPL construction for increased durability and stage-ready electronics. A great all-around workhorse guitar, especially for singer-songwriters and players who want a reliable sound both plugged in and unplugged.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar DX1E Mahogany
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Type: Dreadnought
  • back and sides: Mahogany high-pressure laminate
  • Neck: Rust 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
  • Brown tortoise pattern pickguard
  • Chrome-plated encapsulated machine heads
  • Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art.#469771#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Mahogany top delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent note clarity.
  • • HPL back and sides enhance projection and durability against humidity changes.
  • • Martin E-1 pickup system provides surprisingly natural amplified sound for stage use.
  • • Rust birch neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar Martin feel.
CONS
  • • HPL construction, while durable, lacks the tonal complexity of solid wood.
  • • Richlite fingerboard, though functional, isn't quite the same as ebony or rosewood.
  • • The natural finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily; requires more care.

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Key Features

Top Wood Mahogany
Back & Sides Mahogany High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material Rust Birch Laminate
Fingerboard Richlite
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4")
Frets 20
Electronics Martin E-1
Weight 6.2 lbs (approximate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

HPL is less resonant than solid wood, resulting in a slightly more focused, less complex tone, but it's surprisingly balanced and doesn't sound 'dead'.
The E-1 is a respectable system; it captures the guitar's natural tone well, though it won’t completely replicate the acoustic sound – perfectly adequate for most performance scenarios.
Richlite is a sustainable and durable alternative, but it lacks the feel and some of the aesthetic appeal of ebony or rosewood, though it plays very well.

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