The Martin D-10E Retro is a proven instrument designed to last. With its solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers powerful sound projection, deep bass, and a dynamic tone that fits perfectly into any mix. Its satin finish, black binding, and vintage-style open-gear tuners give it a classic look, while the Performing Artist neck profile ensures modern, comfortable playability. Add to that a versatile E1 electronics system with a built-in tuner and a soft gig bag, and you have a Dreadnought ready to accompany you through all your gigs, jams, and musical projects. Whether you are just starting out or looking to progress, the D-10E Retro puts the iconic Martin sound within your reach.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Highlights
D-14 Fret body size
Sapele back and sides
Spruce top with aging toner finish
PA neck profile with High-Performance Taper
Fingerboard width at nut: 44.5 mm (1 3/4")
Soft gig bag
Recommended strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Top material: Spruce
Top finish: Satin
Top color: Aging toner
Top inlay: Multi-stripe
Top detail: None
Binding: Black
Bridge material: Ebony
Bridge style: Modern Belly
Bridge string spacing: 59 mm (2 5/32")
Bridge pin material: White plastic
Bridge pin dots: Black
Pickguard: Faux tortoise
Pickguard inlay: None
Rosette: Single ring fiber
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle radius: 406 mm (16")
Body size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise and Tenon Joint
Back material: Sapele
Side material: Sapele
Back and side finish: Satin
Back and side color: Dark Mahogany
Back detail: None
Side detail: None
Back purfling/strip: None
Back inlay material: None
Side inlay material: None
Bracing: X-brace
Brace shape: Scalloped
Brace material: Spruce
Brace size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Black
Endpiece: None
Endpiece inlay: None
Neck profile: PA
Neck profile: High-Performance Taper
Neck material: Select Hardwood
Neck color: Natural
Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
Scale length: 25.4"
Number of frets total: 20
Neck joins body at: 14th fret
Fingerboard material: Ebony
Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2" Fingerboard width at nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard inlays: Style 28 dots
Inlay material: Mother-of-pearl pattern
Fingerboard binding: None
Side dots: White
Headstock shape: Solid
Headplate material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Headplate logo style: Script Ink
Headplate binding: None
Tuning machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Black plastic
Nut material: White Corian
Case: Soft gig bag
Label: Paper
Electronics: Yes
Electronics options: Martin E1
Left-handed availability: Yes
Pleked: Yes