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Martin DCX1KEItem ID: DCX1KE6-string Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Spruce Top, Koa Woodgrain Pattern Finish, Fishman PreSys Plus 
Sorry, the Martin DCX1KE is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. From Our Research Team:Workingman's Stage Or Studio MartinThe Martin DCX1KE is a Dreadnought Cutaway with a bookmatched solid spruce top and a Koa grained high pressure laminate (HPL) back, sides, and headplate. Equipped with Fishman PreSys Plus Sonicore onboard electronics system, the DCX1KE provides the working musician with an affordably priced stage or studio instrument.DCX1KE Image Gallery
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ReviewsExcellent acoustic
by Chuck from Brighton IL.
After going to a local guitar store and playing a countless number of acoustic electric guitars, the Martin DCX1KE out performed each one of the guitars I tried; including high end models. This guitar... read more [+] has a great tone and sound without an amplifier, plug it in and it is even better. For the price you cannot go wrong with this one. close [-]
March 8, 2009 Music Background: Guitar player of 25 years, performing with local band Quite Baffled
by James May from New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Unbelievable sound and playability without it plugged in. Then once in an acoustic amp it is hard to match. Impossible to find another guitar in its price range with the features that it comes with. <... read more [+]br />
The baffling aspect is that most if this guitar is recycled materials. I have played high end Breedlove, Parker, and Larrivee guitars as well as many others and they pale in comparison. close [-]
January 20, 2012 Music Background: Played for over 25 years Martin DCX1KE is a gem!
by Alan Day from Cape Town, South Africa
This Martin Dreadnaught shaped Guitar is what some are calling an Òenvironmentally-friendlyÓ model. At first glance the body looks like Koa but in fact itÕs not wood at all but rather a formica like m... read more [+]aterial made from a compressed wood fiber composite called HPL (high pressure laminate). The neck is made from ÒStratabondÓ a laminated wood product used for decades in gun stocks and hunting bows - basically itÕs a VERY thick plywood. The fingerboard and bridge are made of something called ÒRichliteÓ (See Wikipedia) another composite material that looks and feels like ebony. The saddle is TUSQ. The Nut, Corian (Again Wikipedia). Lots of modern ways to avoid Wood and Ivory - but what really makes this guitar sing is wood where it counts - the Solid Sitka Spruce top also braced with Sitka Spruce.May 4, 2011 Music Background: Pro Sound Engineer The DCX1KE is also equipped with a Fishman pick up system including a pretty quiet onboard ÒPresys PlusÓ Preamp with built in Tuner. Despite itÕs unfinished and easily sweat stained top and neck, this Guitar is the best I have ever owned - stable as a rock in weather changes (average humidity where I live) and a slightly wider neck making more room for bigger fingers. The tone is very balanced, with fantastic harmonic nuance and sustain - some would say itÕs ÒdarkÓ. but there is defiantly a great sparkle. I chose it over a more expensive and brighter Taylor among others. If this Guitar was a wine, it would taste fantastic. I would rate it higher except for the unsealed neck & and top. close [-] Inexpensive alternative to the more expensive models
by Peter Hewins from Truro UK
This is a gem, I have played this model guitar for two years in a working band and it`s been a joy to work with, I was that impressed i now own a DC-28E but i will always keep the dcx for around the h... read more [+]ouse and stage back up. close [-]
May 21, 2008 Music Background: 14 to 55 year old stage musician. 
Martin DCX1KE
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