Martin Guitar LXK2 LH
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Martin Guitar
LXK2 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
556102
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
LXK2 LH
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Little Martin LXK2 LH is a seriously cool, left-handed option for students, travelers, or anyone wanting a manageable acoustic. The Koa HPL looks fantastic and delivers a surprisingly punchy voice. It's a great value and a fun instrument to play, especially if you appreciate a more compact feel.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar LXK2 LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Design: LX - Little Martin
- back and sides: mastered Koa high-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Neck: Birch laminate
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Rosette: Herringbone Ink
- 20 Frets
- Nut: White Corian
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Scale: 584 mm
- Bridge Material: Richlite
- Compensated saddle: White Tusq
- Enclosed chrome machine heads
- Strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (Art.#473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Koa HPL provides a bright, resonant tone with surprising projection.
- • Birch laminate neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Richlite fingerboard is durable, consistent, and plays exceptionally smoothly.
- • Compact Little Martin design makes it incredibly portable and travel-friendly.
CONS
- • HPL construction lacks the warmth and complexity of solid wood instruments.
- • Smaller body size limits bass response compared to full-size dreadnoughts.
- • Enclosed tuners, while functional, aren't the most visually appealing option.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mastered Koa High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Back & Sides
Mastered Koa High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material
Birch Laminate
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
584 mm (23 inches)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
4.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HPL offers brightness and projection, but lacks the nuanced overtones and 'aging' character of solid wood. It’s still a very pleasing sound, just different.
The neck is relatively slim and comfortable, but the shorter scale length might feel a little cramped for those with very large hands, though most will find it perfectly playable.
Absolutely! The smaller size, comfortable neck, and affordability make it a fantastic first guitar for a left-handed student.
