Description
Inspired by the 1940 Martin 0-17 used by Jason Isbell on his acclaimed solo album Foxes in the Snow, the Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell delivers a pure, roots driven voice with timeless character. Built as part of the Road Series, this compact 0 size electro acoustic guitar is designed for expressive songwriting, intimate performances, and players who value warmth, clarity, and feel over excess ornamentation.
Main Features
- Jason Isbell signature Road Series model inspired by a 1940 Martin 0-17
- Solid mahogany top, back, and sides for warm, focused tone
- Compact 0 size 14 fret body ideal for fingerstyle and songwriting
- Performing Artist neck profile with 24.9 inch scale length
- Scalloped spruce X bracing for enhanced clarity and responsiveness
- East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge
- Vintage style 17 inspired fingerboard inlays
- Nickel open gear tuners for classic looks and reliable tuning
- Martin E1 electronics for natural amplified tone
- Factory fitted Martin strings developed in collaboration with Jason Isbell
Crafted with a satin finished solid mahogany top, back, and sides, the 0-10E Retro produces a warm, focused tone with punchy midrange and clear, articulate trebles. The comfortable 14 fret 0 body and smooth Performing Artist neck profile make it an inviting instrument for long writing sessions and nuanced playing. Subtle vintage inspired details and modern electronics complete a guitar that feels honest, soulful, and effortlessly musical.
Specifications
Top
- Top Material: Mahogany
- Finish Top: Satin
- Top Color: Dark Mahogany
- Top Inlay Material: None
- Top Detail: None
- Binding: None
- Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Bridge Style: Modern Straightline
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots: None
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Rosette: Single Ring Fiber
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
- Body Size: 0-14 Fret
- Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
- Back Detail: None
- Side Detail: None
- Back Purfling/Strip: None
- Back Inlay Material: None
- Side Inlay Material: None
- Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece: None
- Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
- Neck Shape: PA Profile
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 17
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: White Boltaron
- Fingerboard Binding Material: None
- Side Dots: White
Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
- Headplate Binding Material: None
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Knob: Butterbean
- Nut Material: White Corian
Miscellaneous
- Case: Softshell
- Label: Paper Label
- Electronics: Yes
- Electronics Options: Martin E1
- Left Handed Availability: True
- Pleked: True
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Martin Warranty Information: 1 year or Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
