Martin D-10E Road Series Natural With Gigbag

The Martin D-10E is a highly popular model within Martin's Road Series, designed to offer an authentic, all-solid wood Martin Dreadnought experience at a more accessible price point. It is built to be a reliable, great-sounding workhorse for gigging musicians and serious home players.

The D-10E comes in two main variations regarding the top wood: one with a Solid Spruce Top and one with a Solid Sapele Top. Both options feature solid Sapele back and sides.

Key Features and Specifications

• Body Shape: D-14 Fret (Full-sized Dreadnought).

• Construction: All-solid wood back, sides, and top, assembled with a Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint. This solid construction is a key selling point in this price range.

• Tonewoods:

  • Back and Sides: Solid Sapele (a dense wood similar to mahogany, known for its warm, punchy midrange and clarity).

  • Top: Available in Solid Spruce (for brilliance and dynamic range) or Solid Sapele (for a warmer, more uniform look and a tone that is even more focused on the midrange).

• Electronics: Equipped with Martin E1 Electronics (or sometimes Fishman MX-T), which includes an undersaddle pickup and a discreet built-in chromatic soundhole tuner that automatically mutes the output when engaged a practical feature for live use.

• Neck Profile: Features Martin's smooth-playing Performing Artist Neck Shape with a High-Performance Taper, which is designed for comfort and speed across all playing styles.

• Scale Length: 25.4 inches (Standard Long Scale).

• Nut Width: 1-3/4 inches (44.45mm)

• Fingerboard & Bridge: Made from FSC Certified Richlite, a durable, low-maintenance, and tonally rich material often used by Martin as an alternative to ebony.

• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing (Spruce, 5/16-inch).

• Aesthetics: Features tasteful appointments like a Mother-of-Pearl Pattern rosette and fingerboard inlays (Style 28 dots).

• Case: Comes with a Premium Soft Shell Case (or sometimes a soft gig bag).

Tone and Value

The D-10E is highly regarded as one of the best value all-solid wood acoustic-electric guitars on the market, offering the fundamental "Martin tone" loud projection and deep resonance with a comfortable, modern neck that appeals to gigging musicians.