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Martin DX1KAE Martin DX1KAE
Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Koa-patterned HPL Back and Sides, Stratabond Neck, Micarta Fingerboard, and Onboard Electronics - Natural

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Martin DX1K (No Longer Available)

Item ID: DX1K

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top and Laminate Back and Sides

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A Real Martin Dreadnought Guitar at an Entry-Level Price!

Martin makes some of the finest acoustic guitars in the world, but that doesn't mean they're exclusively for high-end buyers. The DX1K gives entry-level and beginner guitarists Martin quality and craftsmanship while utilizing modern materials to maintain an affordable price.

Martin DX1K Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar at a Glance:
  • Classic Martin dreadnought size for full sound
  • Easy-playing neck with ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony bridge and chrome tuning machines

Classic Martin dreadnought size for full sound
Martin's dreadnought guitars are legendary for their rich, full tone and outstanding projection. The DX1K brings this tradition to a new level of affordability. The top of an acoustic guitar plays a critical part. The more it vibrates, the more resonance it adds to the tone. The DX1K top is based on Martin's famous X Series dreadnought design with a solid sitka spruce top and crossbracing for maximum projection. The DX1K's back and sides are constructed of Martin's specially formulated Hawaiian koa high-pressure laminate for the ideal combination of structural strength, sound quality, and economy.

Easy-playing neck with ebony fingerboard
The Martin DX1K features a mortise-and-tenon set neck that adds more vibrations with rich harmonics - for unique Martin punch and pleasure. The DX1K neck is made of Martin-exclusive Stratabond, a long-lasting, easy-playing material that offers the feel and the rigidity of a premium hard wood. The solid striped ebony fingerboard with side position inlays completes the DX1K's easy-playing style. In fact, Martin players often say that their Martins sound and feel as great on the seventh fret as they do on the first - and sound even better in the seventh year than they do the first!

Ebony bridge and chrome tuning machines
Every element of the DX1K was chosen for quality tone and exceptional performance. The DX1K bridge is crafted of striped ebony and supports a compensated white tusq saddle for better intonation. The DX1K also employs Martin chrome-plated tuning machines that make it easy to get in tune and stay in tune!

You don't have to settle for a lesser guitar just because you have a limited budget. With the Martin DX1K you get Martin quality and fine, natural tone without paying a premium price!


Martin DX1K Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Features:
  • Color: Natural Sitka Spruce
  • Body Type: Dreadnought D-14 fret
  • Finish: Hand-rubbed satin
  • Neck Wood: Natural Stratabond
  • Neck Shape: Modified low oval
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back Wood: Koa wood pattern HPL textured finish
  • Side Wood: Koa wood pattern HPL textured finish
  • Machine Heads: Chrome w/ small knobs
  • Fingerboard: Solid striped ebony
  • No. of Frets: 20 (14 clear)
  • Position Markers: Side markers
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Bridge: Striped ebony, 1 style belly
  • Pickguard: I-01 tortoise color

The Martin DX1K is an outstanding "first guitar!"
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number DX1K

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Martin DX1K

by K. Preece from Salt Lake City, UT
December 31, 2007
Music Background: Musician
I never understood the reason behind a Martin guitar being so expensive.
Then I finally had the chance to play one.
The sound was exactly what I had in mind when I pictured my ideal ac... read more [+]oustic!
A Martin under $600 interested me, of course. It arrived at my house, I tuned it, and played. This guitar can project like no other. It sounds huge!!! The treble isn't irritating or thin sounding, and the bass is enormous and warm without being too overpowering.
When playing a fast riff or scale, every note is clear and easy to play.
I get a lot of complements on the finish, the koa and spruce are really pretty even though the overall look is understated, or almost plain.
It's terrific, get a humidifier, and be careful not to dent the spruce top. close [-]

Martin DX1K

by Travis Jones from Athens, OH
May 7, 2007
Music Background: Church worship team
Just what you would expect from a Martin!

Sounds awesome, looks beautiful.

I wasn't 100% sold on the HPL idea, but for the price I had to give it a try and I'm perfec... read more [+]tly satisfied.

I took it out for the first time yesterday and several people were highly impressed. We typically use a Taylor 400 or 500 series at our church and everyone was excited to hear my Martin.

I installed an LR Baggs Element (an EXCELLENT pickup).

When I plugged it in and started playing they were blown away. They had to lower the bass on the sound board because it just boomed so much more than the Taylors. Plus the high ends sounds just as good.

I'm very satisfied! close [-]

inSync Review

by: Mike Rancourt
Upon unpacking the Martin DX1K (K for Koa wood on sides and back) in Studio B, I immediately did the "ooooh" sound upon inspection. Something just attracted me about the unassuming, quiet appearance o... read more
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