Martin Road Series D-10E Retro Sapele Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Martin D-10E Retro Sapele is a powerful and reliable dreadnought designed for players who demand volume, punch, and balanced tone. Its solid sapele top, back, and sides combined with scalloped X-bracing produce strong bass, clear trebles, and a bold voice that projects effortlessly in any setting. The satin finish, vintage-inspired open-gear tuners, and classic appointments create a timeless aesthetic while maintaining a durable, road-ready design.
Featuring a Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper, this D-14 Fret dreadnought provides modern comfort and smooth playability. The select hardwood fingerboard, ebony bridge pins, and E1 electronics with built-in tuner make it stage- and studio-ready. Included softshell case ensures protection on the move. Sky Music Australia presents the D-10E Retro as a versatile instrument for gigging performers, recording artists, and serious players alike.
Features
- D-14 Fret dreadnought body for full, powerful tone
- Solid sapele top, back, and sides for warm mids and strong bass
- Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and clarity
- Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper
- Select hardwood fingerboard with diamond-and-square inlays
- Modern belly bridge with select hardwood and ebony pins
- Faux tortoise pickguard and single-ring fiber rosette
- Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Satin finish and hand-applied neck for smooth feel
- Softshell case included for safe transport
- Ideal for live performance, recording, or practice
- Available through Sky Music Australia
Specs
| Category | Acoustic-Electric |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | D-14 Fret (Dreadnought) |
| Top Wood | Solid Sapele |
| Top Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Back & Sides Wood | Solid Sapele |
| Back & Sides Finish | Satin, Dark Mahogany |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce, 5/16" |
| Neck Profile | Performing Artist (PA), High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Wood | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Join | 14th Fret, Mortise & Tenon |
| Fingerboard | Select Hardwood, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width, 2 1/8" (54 mm) width at 12th fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Diamond & Square Short, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.4" (64.5 cm) |
| Bridge | Select Hardwood, Modern Belly |
| Bridge Pins | Ebony |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" (52 mm) |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette | Single Ring Fiber |
| Headstock | Solid, Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Binding | None |
| Finish | Satin |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with built-in tuner |
| Heel Cap | Black |
| Included Case | Softshell |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
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Description
The Martin D-10E Retro Sapele is a powerful and reliable dreadnought designed for players who demand volume, punch, and balanced tone. Its solid sapele top, back, and sides combined with scalloped X-bracing produce strong bass, clear trebles, and a bold voice that projects effortlessly in any setting. The satin finish, vintage-inspired open-gear tuners, and classic appointments create a timeless aesthetic while maintaining a durable, road-ready design.
Featuring a Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper, this D-14 Fret dreadnought provides modern comfort and smooth playability. The select hardwood fingerboard, ebony bridge pins, and E1 electronics with built-in tuner make it stage- and studio-ready. Included softshell case ensures protection on the move. Sky Music Australia presents the D-10E Retro as a versatile instrument for gigging performers, recording artists, and serious players alike.
Features
- D-14 Fret dreadnought body for full, powerful tone
- Solid sapele top, back, and sides for warm mids and strong bass
- Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and clarity
- Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper
- Select hardwood fingerboard with diamond-and-square inlays
- Modern belly bridge with select hardwood and ebony pins
- Faux tortoise pickguard and single-ring fiber rosette
- Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Satin finish and hand-applied neck for smooth feel
- Softshell case included for safe transport
- Ideal for live performance, recording, or practice
- Available through Sky Music Australia
Specs
| Category | Acoustic-Electric |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | D-14 Fret (Dreadnought) |
| Top Wood | Solid Sapele |
| Top Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Back & Sides Wood | Solid Sapele |
| Back & Sides Finish | Satin, Dark Mahogany |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce, 5/16" |
| Neck Profile | Performing Artist (PA), High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Wood | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Join | 14th Fret, Mortise & Tenon |
| Fingerboard | Select Hardwood, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width, 2 1/8" (54 mm) width at 12th fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Diamond & Square Short, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.4" (64.5 cm) |
| Bridge | Select Hardwood, Modern Belly |
| Bridge Pins | Ebony |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" (52 mm) |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette | Single Ring Fiber |
| Headstock | Solid, Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Binding | None |
| Finish | Satin |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with built-in tuner |
| Heel Cap | Black |
| Included Case | Softshell |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
