Martin Guitar DX1EL Mahogany LH
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DX1EL Mahogany LH
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The DX1EL Mahogany LH is a solid choice for left-handed players seeking a dreadnought Martin without the premium solid wood price tag. The mahogany back and sides give it a warmer, more controlled tone than the standard DX1E, while the E1 pickup is surprisingly good for live performance or recording. It's a versatile workhorse, ideal for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a reliable, amplified acoustic.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar DX1EL Mahogany LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Type: Dreadnought
- Back and sides: Mahogany high-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Neck: Rust birch laminate
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl
- Nut: White Corian
- Rosette: Herringbone Ink
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- 20 Frets
- Pickguard: Brown Tortoise pattern
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Richlite bridge
- Saddle: Compensated white TUSQ
- Sealed chrome machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
- Strings: Martin MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art.#469771#)
- • Mahogany HPL back/sides deliver warm, focused tone with surprising projection
- • Rust birch neck provides excellent stability and a comfortable feel
- • Martin E1 pickup system offers clear, usable amplified sound for stage
- • Richlite fingerboard and bridge are durable, eco-friendly, and stable
- • HPL construction lacks the resonance of solid wood, though it's remarkably good
- • Brown tortoise pickguard feels a bit like an afterthought aesthetically
- • 44.5mm nut width might feel wide for players accustomed to narrower necks
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