Martin Guitar LX1E LH

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Martin Guitar LX1E LH

Martin Guitar

LX1E LH

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 556085
Model: LX1E LH
Price: $691.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The LX1E LH is a seriously clever little guitar. It's a great option for left-handed players who need a reliable, travel-friendly instrument with a surprisingly good amplified sound. The Little Martin format makes it comfortable to handle and surprisingly versatile for singer-songwriters and casual players.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar LX1E LH
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Left-handed model
  • 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 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Rosette: multi stripe
  • Pickup system: Fishman Sonitone
  • Bridge material: Richlite
  • Nut: Compensated white TUSQ
  • Encapsulated chrome-plated tuners
  • Strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (Art.#473904#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag

*Note:* The strap pin is not mounted and included separately with the guitar.

PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate voice.
  • • HPL back & sides offer surprising durability and projection for travel.
  • • Fishman Sonitone system provides a natural amplified tone, stage-ready.
  • • Rust birch laminate neck offers stability and a comfortable, modern feel.
CONS
  • • HPL back and sides, while durable, lack the tonal complexity of solid wood.
  • • The scale length limits low-end response; not ideal for deep bass lines.
  • • Richlite fingerboard, while sustainable, doesn’t offer the same feel as ebony.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material Rust Birch Laminate
Fingerboard Richlite
Scale Length 584 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Sonitone
Weight Approximately 4.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sonitone is designed for a more natural, less processed amplified tone – it's a good choice if you want to mic the guitar and avoid a heavily sculpted sound.
While it won't match a fully solid wood Martin, the HPL offers surprising projection and durability, and the spruce top still provides the core tonal character.
It excels in strumming-based styles, folk, and singer-songwriter applications; it’s less ideal for styles requiring a very deep, resonant bass response.

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