The Martin D-10E Road Series dreadnought delivers the legendary Martin tone and all-solid wood craftsmanship at an accessible price, offering rich, balanced acoustic sound with exceptional clarity and projection. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, this guitar provides nuanced resonance and dynamic response, making it ideal for both stage and studio. Combining classic Martin artistry with modern playability, the D-10E is a versatile, professional-grade acoustic-electric guitar designed to inspire players at any level.
Features
- Solid Sitka spruce or sapele top with clear finish delivers bright, balanced tone.
- Sapele back and sides provide warmth and rich resonance.
- Performing Artist / High-Performance Taper neck with hand-rubbed finish ensures comfortable playability.
- FSC® Certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge offer durability and smooth feel.
- 20 small frets with 16" fingerboard radius allow precise fingering and comfortable chords.
- Fishman MX-T electronics with built-in tuner enable effortless acoustic-electric performance.
- Modern belly bridge with compensated White Tusq saddle ensures accurate intonation.
- Chrome enclosed gear tuners and White Corian nut provide stable tuning.
- Elegant multi-stripe rosette and faux tortoise pickguard add visual sophistication.
- Satin finish body with cherry-colored back and sides completes the classic Martin aesthetic.
Specifications
General
Body Style: D-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Electronics: Fishman MX-T
Body
Top Material: Sitka Spruce or Sapele
Top Color: Clear
Binding: Black
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: MOP Pattern with Multi-Stripe
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
Back & Side Finish: Satin
Back & Sides Color: Cherry
Back Purfling/Strip: N/A
Heelcap: Black
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Back Detail: N/A
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Detail: N/A
Side Inlay Material: None
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Profile: Performing Artist / High-Performance Taper
Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
Neck Color: None
Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots - 28 Style Pattern
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Hardware
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: HPL
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
Headplate Binding Material: N/A
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
Knob: Small
Nut Material: White Corian