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Key Features
- Gloss-finished solid spruce top delivers rich depth and projection
- Scalloped X-bracing adds clarity, responsiveness, and strong low-end
- Sapele back and sides offer balanced warmth with bold presence
- PA neck with high-performance taper provides smooth, modern playability
- Vintage-inspired inlays and rosette add classic Style 18 character
Martin D-12E Retro Overview
The Martin D-12E Retro is ideal for players wanting a bold dreadnought voice wrapped in a classic look with modern playability. The full-body gloss finish brings visual depth to the solid spruce top and sapele body, while scalloped X-bracing adds clarity and responsiveness across the range. You get a Performing Artist neck with a high-performance taper that supports smooth movement along the fingerboard, and vintage-style details, including old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs. With E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case included, the D-12E Retro is ready for rehearsals, sessions, and regular gigging.
Product Ref: 358549
Full Description
View Full DescriptionFull gloss finish for added depth and projection
The solid spruce top is paired with a full-body gloss finish, giving the D-12E Retro both visual richness and enhanced projection. Its dreadnought shape naturally offers a bold low end and strong bass response, and scalloped X-bracing supports the top to move more freely for clear, open tone.
Smooth, modern feel with the PA neck
The PA profile and high-performance taper make the neck quick to navigate, supporting confident fretting across the 25.4" scale length. Its 1 3/4" nut width provides room for comfortable chord work and fingerstyle playing, and the hand-applied finish keeps the feel familiar from the first strum.
Classic Style 18-inspired details
Old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and butterbean tuner knobs give a traditional aesthetic that pairs naturally with the gloss and aging-toner top. The faux tortoise pickguard adds another subtle vintage cue without distracting from the spruce grain.
Performance-ready electronics and included case
The Martin E1 system keeps things straightforward when you plug in, offering reliable control and a built-in tuner for quick adjustments. With the softshell case included as standard, the D-12E Retro is set for travel between rehearsals, recording sessions, and shows.
Features
- Full-body gloss finish adds visual depth and enhances projection.
- Solid spruce top provides bold, clear tone with strong bass.
- Sapele back and sides offer balanced warmth and presence.
- Scalloped X-bracing gives improved clarity and responsiveness.
- PA neck with high-performance taper delivers smooth, modern playability.
- Old-style dot inlays and a multi-stripe rosette add vintage character.
- Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs give classic styling.
- Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make amplified playing simple.
Specifications
- Body Size:D-14 Fret
- Top Material:Spruce
- Bracing Pattern:X-Brace
- Brace Shape:Scalloped
- Back Material:Sapele
- Side Material:Sapele
- Neck Material:Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape:PA Profile
- Fingerboard Material:Ebony
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Number Of Frets Total:20
- Fingerboard Width At Nut:1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style:Old Style 18
- Back And Side Finish:Gloss
- Finish Top:Gloss
- Top Color:Aging Toner
- Finish Neck:Hand-Applied
- Bridge Material:Ebony
- Saddle:White Tusq
- Tuning Machines:Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard:Faux Tortoise
- Case:Softshell
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