Martin Guitar SPOMC10E Road Series Special
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Martin Guitar
SPOMC10E Road Series Special
Product Info
Article Number:
599417
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
SPOMC10E Road Series Special
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SPOMC10E Road Series Special is a fantastic all-arounder – a real workhorse. The solid wood construction and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, and the E1 pickup means you're stage-ready without a compromise. It's ideal for singer-songwriters and gigging musicians wanting a premium-priced, versatile acoustic with a classic Martin vibe.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar SPOMC10E Road Series Special
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid sapele
- x-Bracing
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Selcted hardwood
- Style 28 fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Bridge: Selected hardwood
- White TUSQ saddle
- Sealed chrome machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers focused projection and clarity.
- • Sapele back/sides offer warmth and a balanced tonal response.
- • Martin E1 pickup provides natural amplified sound for stage use.
- • Style 28 inlays add a touch of elegance and classic Martin aesthetic.
CONS
- • Road Series construction means slightly less refined cosmetic finishing.
- • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' sounding initially, requiring some break-in.
- • Auditorium body might not be ideal for aggressive percussive playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood with Style 28 Inlays
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Road Series prioritizes affordability, so bracing and finishing are slightly simplified, resulting in a slightly less complex but still very usable tone – a touch less 'refined' but still very Martin.
The E1 is surprisingly good for both; it captures a fairly natural acoustic tone, though a dedicated mic would still be preferable for critical studio work.
It’s a comfortable 'modified low oval' – not as slim as a modern profile, but not overly chunky either, providing a good balance for various playing styles.
