Vintage-inspired Workhorse from Martin’s Road Series
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin’s line of stage-ready instruments, the Road Series 000-10E Retro takes the renowned workhorse acoustic-electric platform and adds a touch of old-time sophistication. This all-solid wood guitar starts with a sapele top, secured by traditional scalloped X-bracing to produce a powerful, resonant voice, while the sapele back and sides deliver a balanced sonic signature. Martin’s Performing Artist neck profile offers a seamless playing experience that feels comfortable in your hand, and the Plek’d frets offer an uncompromising fretting experience without any string buzzing. When you’re ready to hit the stage, the built-in Martin E1 electronics are primed to deliver accurate, amplified tone to your favorite amp or PA. Top it off with vintage-style open-gear tuners, ebony bridge pins, and a TUSQ saddle, and the 000-10E Retro was built with the professional artist in mind, offering top-shelf tone and steadfast performance.
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Natural voice that gets better with time
Supported by scalloped spruce X-bracing and solid sapele back and sides, the Martin 000-10E Retro sings with a warm, crisp, and beautifully balanced voice that’s equally at home picking out delicate fingerstyle as it is serving strumming accompaniment. The combination of its solid wood construction and thin satin finish provides two benefits: One, the satin finish allows the wood to vibrate freely, leading to a dynamic and open response. Two, the sapele body will age naturally, allowing the 000-10E Retro to develop a sweetened, broken-in sound over its lifespan.
Well-balanced 000 body shape
Smaller than a dreadnought but by no means a “parlor guitar,” Martin’s 000 body shape is a true 6-string Swiss Army knife, tackling everything from singer/songwriter strumming duties to melodic fingerstyle without batting an eye. Martin fans champion this shape for its exceptional string-to-string balance and comfortable playability — a byproduct of the 000’s slightly reduced 24.9-inch scale length. All in all, the 000 body shape is an ideal choice for guitarists who clamor for full-bodied Martin tone in a more comfortable, balanced-sounding package.
Plug in courtesy of E1 electronics
Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sweetwater are impressed with the E1 system’s Tone, Volume, and Phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your Road Series 000-10E Retro’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s Phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without a cable connection, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally simple. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the Road Series 000-10E Retro is equipped for anything.
Martin Road Series 000-10E Retro Features:
- All-solid wood 000 guitar combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability
- 000-style body ensures exceptional string-to-string balance and far-reaching versatility
- Sapele top with scalloped X-bracing projects a powerful, lively response
- Sapele back and sides add warmth and clarity
- Easy-playing select hardwood neck and fingerboard, capped with a slick satin finish and carved into Martin’s Performing Artist profile
- Plek precision fret leveling leads to unprecedented playability across the entire length of the neck
- Ebony bridge pins and TUSQ saddle imbue harmonic richness into your tone
- Stage-ready Martin E1 electronics system offers amplified tone and a built-in tuner for hassle-free tuning
