Martin Guitar DX2E Ziricote Burst
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Martin Guitar
DX2E Ziricote Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
585376
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
DX2E Ziricote Burst
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$966.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DX2E Ziricote Burst is a surprisingly capable dreadnought, offering a distinctive, resonant tone thanks to that beautiful ziricote. It's a great option for gigging musicians or players who need a reliable, amplified acoustic without the premium price tag of all-solid wood models – the HPL construction keeps it affordable and robust.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar DX2E Ziricote Burst
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: High pressure laminate (HPL)
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl block
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- Abalone Multi-Stripe Rosette
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E-1
- Tortoise pickguard
- Katalox bridge
- White
- compensated TUSQ saddle
- Sealed machine heads: Chrome
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: Sunburst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Ziricote back/sides deliver a uniquely warm, complex tone.
- • Spruce top provides excellent projection and clarity across the spectrum.
- • Martin E-1 pickup system offers respectable amplified performance for stage.
- • Solid build quality with compensated TUSQ saddle enhances intonation and playability.
CONS
- • HPL back/sides, while durable, lack the tonal resonance of solid wood.
- • Ziricote can be a harder wood to maintain and care for properly.
- • While versatile, the dreadnought body isn’t ideal for smaller players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood (likely Ebony)
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E-1
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ziricote generally provides a tighter bass response and a more articulate midrange than rosewood, with a touch more brightness than mahogany – it's a unique blend.
The E-1 is perfectly serviceable for recording, especially for live performances, but a higher-end system will offer more nuanced tonal shaping and detail.
The HPL back and sides make it remarkably resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it a very practical choice for frequent travel and gigging.
