Martin Road Series D-13E Retro Walnut Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Martin D-13E Retro Walnut brings upgraded tone and classic Martin style to the Road Series. Its solid spruce top paired with solid black walnut back and sidesâfinished in glossâdelivers rich sustain, clear, balanced tone, and strong bass. Walnut, sometimes called âPennsylvania rosewood,â adds warmth and tonal complexity that rivals traditional tonewoods, while the Dreadnought body and scalloped X-bracing provide bold projection and dynamic responsiveness across all playing styles.
The Performing Artist (PA) neck with high-performance taper offers smooth, modern playability. Style 28-inspired appointments, including a Boltaron rosette and dot inlays, reflect iconic Martin design. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this D-13E Retro Walnut is ready for gigging, recording, or practice. Sky Music Australia presents it as a professional-grade instrument built for players seeking tone, reliability, and style in a classic Dreadnought package.
Features
- D-14 Fret dreadnought body for strong projection and balanced tone
- Solid spruce top with Aging Toner gloss finish
- Solid black walnut back and sides for warm, rich mids and complex tonal character
- Scalloped X-bracing for enhanced clarity, sustain, and responsiveness
- Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper
- Ebony fingerboard with Style 28 dot inlays
- Ebony bridge with Modern Belly design and white plastic bridge pins with faux tortoise dots
- Faux tortoise pickguard and Style 28 Boltaron rosette
- Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Hand-applied satin neck for smooth feel
- Softshell case included for secure 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 Spruce |
| Top Color | Aging Toner |
| Back & Sides Wood | Black Walnut |
| Back & Sides Finish | Gloss, Natural Stain |
| 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 | Ebony, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width, 2 1/8" (54 mm) at 12th fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Style 28 Dots, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.4" (64.5 cm) |
| Bridge | Ebony, Modern Belly |
| Bridge Pins | White Plastic with Faux Tortoise Dots |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" (52 mm) |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette | Style 28 Boltaron |
| Headstock | Solid, Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Binding | White |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with built-in tuner |
| Heel Cap | White |
| Included Case | Softshell |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
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Description
The Martin D-13E Retro Walnut brings upgraded tone and classic Martin style to the Road Series. Its solid spruce top paired with solid black walnut back and sidesâfinished in glossâdelivers rich sustain, clear, balanced tone, and strong bass. Walnut, sometimes called âPennsylvania rosewood,â adds warmth and tonal complexity that rivals traditional tonewoods, while the Dreadnought body and scalloped X-bracing provide bold projection and dynamic responsiveness across all playing styles.
The Performing Artist (PA) neck with high-performance taper offers smooth, modern playability. Style 28-inspired appointments, including a Boltaron rosette and dot inlays, reflect iconic Martin design. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this D-13E Retro Walnut is ready for gigging, recording, or practice. Sky Music Australia presents it as a professional-grade instrument built for players seeking tone, reliability, and style in a classic Dreadnought package.
Features
- D-14 Fret dreadnought body for strong projection and balanced tone
- Solid spruce top with Aging Toner gloss finish
- Solid black walnut back and sides for warm, rich mids and complex tonal character
- Scalloped X-bracing for enhanced clarity, sustain, and responsiveness
- Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper
- Ebony fingerboard with Style 28 dot inlays
- Ebony bridge with Modern Belly design and white plastic bridge pins with faux tortoise dots
- Faux tortoise pickguard and Style 28 Boltaron rosette
- Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Hand-applied satin neck for smooth feel
- Softshell case included for secure 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 Spruce |
| Top Color | Aging Toner |
| Back & Sides Wood | Black Walnut |
| Back & Sides Finish | Gloss, Natural Stain |
| 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 | Ebony, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width, 2 1/8" (54 mm) at 12th fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Style 28 Dots, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.4" (64.5 cm) |
| Bridge | Ebony, Modern Belly |
| Bridge Pins | White Plastic with Faux Tortoise Dots |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" (52 mm) |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette | Style 28 Boltaron |
| Headstock | Solid, Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Binding | White |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with built-in tuner |
| Heel Cap | White |
| Included Case | Softshell |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
