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Martin DCX1KE

6-string Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Spruce Top, Koa Woodgrain Pattern Finish, Fishman Classic IV Sonicore

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Workingman's Stage Or Studio Martin

The 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 Classic IV Sonicore onboard electronics system, the DCX1KE provides the working musician with an affordably priced stage or studio instrument.


Martin DCX1KE Features:
  • Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway.
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce.
  • Rosette: Inlaid Boltaron w/ Red Fiber/ Multiple Black/White/Black.
  • Top Bracing Pattern: D1 (A-Frame)).
  • Top Braces: Sitka/1 Style/Non-Scalloped
  • Back Material: Koa Wood Pattern HPL Textured Finish.
  • Side material: Koa Wood Pattern HPL Textured Finish.
  • Neck Material: Natural Stratabond.
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval.
  • Nut Material: White Corian®
  • Headstock: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Square Taper.
  • Headplate: Koa Pattern HPL w/Printed Logo.
  • Fingerboard Material: Solid Striped Ebony.
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • # of Frets Clear: 14
  • # of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
  • Finish Top: Hand Rubbed Finish.
  • Bridge Material: Striped Ebony.
  • Bridge Style: 1 Style Belly.
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq.
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome w/ Small Knobs.
  • Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots.
  • Pickguard: I-01 Tortoise Color.
  • Interior Label: Foil Label - DCX1KE Solid Spruce Top.
  • Electronics: Classic 4 Sonicore.

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Excellent acoustic

by Chuck from Brighton IL.
March 8, 2009
Music Background: Guitar player of 25 years, performing with local band
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 [-]

Inexpensive alternative to the more expensive models

by Peter Hewins from Truro UK
May 21, 2008
Music Background: 14 to 55 year old stage musician.
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 [-]

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