Martin Guitar LX1
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Martin Guitar
LX1
Product Info
Article Number:
556053
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
LX1
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LX1 is a clever little guitar from Martin, perfect for travelers or those wanting a compact, well-built instrument. It's surprisingly loud and responsive for its size, with a bright, clear tone that cuts through well. A fantastic option for beginners or experienced players needing a reliable, portable acoustic.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar LX1
- Steel-String Guitar
- Style: LX - Little Martin
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany high-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Neck: Rust birch laminate
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Fingerboard inlays: White side dots
- Nut: white Corian
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Scale: 584 m
- 20 frets
- Rosette: Multi Stripe
- Bridge: Richlite
- Nut: Compensated White TUSQ
- Sealed chrome machine heads
- Strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (Art. #473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate voice.
- • HPL back and sides offer surprising durability and projection for travel.
- • Rust birch laminate neck provides stability and a comfortable feel.
- • Richlite fingerboard and bridge are sustainable and offer consistent performance.
CONS
- • HPL back and sides, while durable, lack the tonal complexity of solid wood.
- • Smaller body size limits bass response compared to larger Martin models.
- • Nut width of 42.9mm might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material
Rust Birch Laminate
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
23 in
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
4.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably brighter and less bass-heavy, owing to the smaller body. Expect a more focused sound, less 'boom' than a larger dreadnought.
Richlite offers consistent playability and durability, and it’s a sustainable alternative. It doesn't quite have the same 'feel' as ebony, but performs exceptionally well.
The narrower nut width might be a consideration for players with very large hands; however, the shorter scale length can make it feel more manageable overall.
