Step into the world of premium tone with the Martin D-12E Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar, a full-sized dreadnought built with solid tonewoods, classic Martin craftsmanship, and reliable onboard electronics — all at an exceptional value. Find yours today at Irvine Art and Music, Southern California’s trusted source for quality guitars and expert service.

Solid-Wood Construction for Rich, Balanced Sound

The Martin D-12E is a true solid-wood acoustic-electric guitar, combining a solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides to produce a wide dynamic range and articulate tone across all frequencies. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, the spruce top brings clarity and punch, while the sapele adds warmth and high-end shimmer — a balanced tonal blend that works for nearly every genre.

With scalloped X-bracing, the top vibrates freely for enhanced projection and sustain, delivering a bold, full-bodied sound that Martin dreadnoughts are famous for.

Plug in and Perform with Artec Martin E1 Electronics
Ready for the stage or the studio, the Martin E1 electronics system delivers faithful amplification of your natural acoustic tone. Discreet controls are easy to access and blend seamlessly into the guitar's design, making the D-12E an excellent companion for live performers, recording artists, and gigging musicians.

Playability You Can Count On
The select hardwood neck features Martin’s Performing Artist profile with a High Performance Taper, ensuring maximum comfort and speed for both chord work and solos. A Richlite fingerboard and bridge offer smooth playability with the durability of eco-friendly materials. With a 1.75-inch nut width and a 16-inch fingerboard radius, players of all styles will appreciate the comfort and responsiveness.

Elegant Martin Road Series Styling

• Style 28 multi-stripe rosette and Style 18 back purfling
• Gloss top finish with black binding and pickguard
• Enclosed gear tuners for reliable tuning stability
• TUSQ saddle and Corian nut for enhanced sustain and tuning precision
• 25.4-inch scale length offers a familiar feel and strong projection
• This guitar looks as great as it sounds — from the stage to your living room.

Martin D-12E Road Series Features at a Glance:

• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Neck: Select Hardwood, Performing Artist Profile, Hand-rubbed Finish
• Fingerboard: Richlite, 16" radius, 20 frets
• Nut Width: 1.75” (Corian)
• Bridge: Richlite with TUSQ saddle, 2.15625” string spacing
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Electronics: Artec Martin E1
• Tuners: Enclosed Gear
  
• Aesthetics: Style 28 rosette, black binding, black pickguard

Tech Specs

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood: Sapele
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Finish: Gloss
• Color: Natural
• Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Black
• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Performing Artists
• Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Material: Richlite
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Dots, 28 Style
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut/Saddle Material: White Corian/White Tusq
• Bridge Material: Richlite
• Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel Open Gear
• Electronics: Martin E1 preamp
• Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056
• Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 11D12E