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With a gorgeous glossed spruce top and sapele back and sides, this solid-wood D-12E dreadnought acoustic-electric model is a great-sounding guitar at an affordable price. This 2019 model is set apart from its siblings with a Style 28 multi-stripe rosette and Style 18 purfling on the back. It has a Richlite fingerboard and bridge, gloss body, and a hand-rubbed neck finish. Like other Road Series models, it also has Fishman MX-T electronics with a built-in soundhole tuner that auto mutes the audio output so you can tune up any time without using a pedal. The D-12E comes with a soft-shell case so it is road-ready for joining you on all of your adventures.

Road Series
The Road Series is perfect for value conscious players looking for a full-sized, solid-wood acoustic with the superior Martin tone that has shaped generations of music. Newly updated in 2019, the series features a stunning mother-of-pearl pattern in the fingerboard and rosettes (except this D-12E, which has a Style 28 rosette pattern).

All models include Martin’s high-performance neck taper for added comfort as well as satin and gloss finish options and a variety of tonewoods. Perhaps the most notable update to the Road Series is the addition of discreet Fishman MX-T electronics with a built-in soundhole tuner that auto mutes the audio output so you can tune up any time without using a pedal.
Open Box Martin D-12E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881348557
Open Box Martin D-12E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881348557
Open Box Martin D-12E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881348557

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  • All-solid wood construction
  • Gloss finish
  • Black binding
  • Gig bag
  • Computerized Plek setup
  • Setup with Lifespan 2.0 Auth Acoustic MA550 Phosphor Medium strings

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid Sapele
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped cross braces
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Performing Artist with High Performance taper
  • Nut width: 1.73" (44 mm)
  • Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Neck wood: Solid mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Configuration: Soundhole mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: Not specified
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Other
  • Tuning machines: Nickel open geared
  • Bridge: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Saddle and nut: Compensated white TUSQ/white Corian
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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4.8

5 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Recording4
  3. Jamming3
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Heavy / Bulky1
  2. Sensitive to humidity1
  3. "New" Headstock Logo1
  4. Artificial Nut & Saddle1
  5. Richlite Bridge & Fingerboard1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Consistent4
  2. Fun To Play4
  3. Good Feel4
  4. Good Audio3
  5. Stays In Tune3

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Great guitar, good sound.

    4

    submitted6 months ago

    byJack

    fromBangor, Maine

    I've had this type of guitar for a little over a year now and it has performed great. One issue I've found with it is it tends to crack easily and is very sensitive to humidity. Overall, a good price for a good sound. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

  • Great value

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJeremy

    fromAbbeville Louisiana

    I couldn't afford a D18 or D28. This guitar has all the bells and whistles as the standard series but it's less than half the price. Sure it's slightly heavier and maybe the sound isn't as good, but overall you can't go wrong. It has that distinct Martin sound, great playability, full body gloss and an all wood construction which means it will only get better sound over time. If you can't afford one of the big boys I can promise that you won't be disappointed with this guitar.

  • A "Real" Martin? Yes It Is.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byClint C.

    fromSeattle, WA

    Ever since I bought a DRS2 some years ago I have been favorably impressed with the Martin products coming out of Mexico. I have loved guitars and guitar music since I was a preschool child. I am 63 years old and I have played for almost 50 years. In that time I have owned many fine instruments, all the names you know. I like this guitar very much. I actually have come to PREFER sapele for the back and sides because it has the midrange of mahogany AND the bass and sparkle of rosewood; the best of both. That makes this a very satisfying "workhorse" for any situation. The craftsmanship is excellent, the tone is rich and full, and the guitar is beautiful to boot, what more could one want?

  • Great workmanship, great tone

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBruce C

    fromConnecticut

    Guitar is extremely well made and looks fantastic. Has a rich, full tone and plays sweetly Highly recommended

  • Beat out my Taylor and Gibson

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMike Mac

    fromOhio

    Excellent sounding guitar m. Beautiful back & sides as well. I had a Taylor 114ce when i bought this and ended up selling the Taylor. Then i bought a Gibson Hummingbird Modern Walnut($2k guitar) and ended up returning it because the D12e just sounded so my much better to me. Truly recommend this affordable Martin.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBryan

    fromundisclosed

    Does this guitar have wood sides and back or laminate?

    Does this guitar have wood sides and back or laminate?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Solid

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byWayne

    fromColumbia, Il

    What is the blemish on this particular guitar?

    What is the blemish on this particular guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, we don’t know what the blemish is. The blemishes will be perhaps minor scratches, average handling wear. There will be no effect on playability or sound. Open-Box items have been returned to our distribution center under the Guitar Center Return Policy. They are in "Blemished" condition if they are removed from the factory packaging and show cosmetic signs of use.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bymclkar

    fromGeorgia

    is the martin D 12 E .built in nazareth Pa., or Mexico?

    is the martin D 12 E .built in nazareth Pa., or Mexico?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Made in Mexico

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byderek

    fromPA

    Does this come with a tuner inside the guitar?

    Does this come with a tuner inside the guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with a built-in soundhole tuner.