Description
The Martin D-X2E is a great fit for any player-from beginners looking to invest in something reliable, to working musicians who need a no-fuss, stage-ready acoustic-electric. This one's got the classic Dreadnought shape for that full, powerful voice, and it's dressed up in a Brazilian rosewood pattern on the back and sides. The top is solid spruce with a satin finish, giving it a nice visual touch and strong projection without getting too precious about finish wear.
Sonically, it delivers what you'd expect from a Dreadnought; it's big and bold with a strong low end that carries whether you're fingerpicking or strumming. The high-pressure laminate (HPL) body helps keep it durable and consistent across weather and travel, and Martin's E-1 electronics give you onboard tone shaping, phase control, and a tuner-super handy for live setups or recording direct. The abalone-style rosette and modern bridge contour round it out with a few small, thoughtful details.
Playability is a strong point here. The neck has a comfortable profile with a thinner fingerboard edge and improved string spacing, which feels smooth in the hands for longer sessions. It holds tuning well and responds nicely plugged in or acoustically. We've found this model to be a real workhorse-consistent, comfortable, and road-ready right out of the box. Comes with a softshell case so you're good to go.
Specifications:
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Spruce, Hand-Rubbed Satin Finish
- Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Satin Finish
- Bracing: X-Brace, Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck: Select Hardwood, PA Profile, High-Performance Taper
- Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed
- Fingerboard: Select Hardwood, 1 3/4" Nut Width, 2 1/8" at 12th Fret
- Bridge: Select Hardwood, Sloped Modern Belly, 2 5/32" Spacing
- Saddle & Nut: White Tusq Saddle, White Corian Nut
- Inlays: Faux Abalone Pattern (Style 28), White Side Dots
- Binding: None
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Rosette: Single Ring Abalone Pattern
- Bridge Pins: White Plastic with Black Dots
- Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear with Small Knobs
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo
- Headstock: Solid
- Electronics: Martin E-1
- Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
- Case: Softshell
Sku: DX2EBRAZ
