Description
The Martin D-12E Retro delivers classic Martin dreadnought power with refined vintage styling and modern performance features. Part of the Martin Road Series, this electro-acoustic guitar is built for players who want bold tone, strong projection, and proven reliability for stage, studio, and long playing sessions.
Featuring a solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides, the D-12E Retro produces a rich, full bodied sound with authoritative bass, clear trebles, and excellent dynamic response. Finished in full gloss with tasteful vintage inspired details, it combines traditional Martin aesthetics with contemporary playability and electronics.
Main Features
- Dreadnought 14 fret body size
- Solid spruce top for clarity and projection
- Solid sapele back and sides
- Scalloped X bracing for enhanced responsiveness
- Performing Artist neck profile with High Performance Taper
- Ebony fingerboard and bridge
- 25.4 inch scale length
- 1 ¾ inch nut width
- Martin E1 electronics with built in tuner
- Softshell case included
Powerful Dreadnought Tone
The Dreadnought body shape delivers the strong bass and wide projection that Martin is famous for. A solid spruce top provides articulation and headroom, while solid sapele back and sides add warmth and punch, making the D-12E Retro ideal for strumming, flatpicking, and ensemble playing.
Comfortable Modern Neck Design
A Performing Artist neck profile with High Performance Taper ensures smooth, comfortable playability across the fingerboard. This modern neck shape offers excellent control and reduced fatigue, whether you are playing rhythm parts or detailed melodic lines.
Vintage Inspired Style
Finished in full gloss with an ageing toner top colour, the D-12E Retro features classic Martin touches including old style 18 fingerboard inlays, a multi stripe rosette, faux tortoise pickguard, and nickel open gear tuning machines with butterbean knobs. These details give the guitar a timeless look rooted in Martin’s heritage.
Stage Ready Electronics
Martin E1 electronics provide reliable amplified performance with intuitive controls and a built in chromatic tuner. Whether plugged in on stage or recording direct, the D-12E Retro delivers consistent, natural acoustic tone.
Specifications
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides: Solid Sapele
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4 inches
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1 ¾ inches
- Fingerboard Inlays: Old Style 18
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Top Colour: Ageing Toner
- Neck Finish: Hand Applied
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: White Tusk
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Electronics: Martin E1
- Case: Softshell
- Left Handed Version Available: Yes
- Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light MA540T
Blending classic dreadnought authority, elegant vintage styling, and modern electronics, the Martin D-12E Retro is a road ready electro acoustic guitar designed to deliver dependable performance and unmistakable Martin tone wherever your music takes you.
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
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
