{"product_id":"martin-000-10e-retro-acoustic-electric-guitar-in-natural-3108915","title":"Martin 000-10E Retro Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Natural 3108915","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMartin 000-10E Retro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a terrific example of Martin getting the important things right without overcomplicating the recipe. You've got a comfortable 000-14 fret body, a \u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, scalloped X-bracing, and a satin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped up in a guitar with vintage-inspired Martin looks and modern playability. It's understated, it's comfortable, and it has the kind of balanced, punchy acoustic voice that makes a 000 such a great all-around guitar. Add Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner and a softshell case, and this is one seriously useful Road Series Martin. This is a \u003cstrong\u003enew-for-2026 model\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 000 body has been one of Martin's most versatile designs for decades. Smaller and more comfortable than a Dreadnought, but still capable of producing plenty of volume and projection, the 000 sits in a sweet spot for players who want one guitar that can handle just about anything. The body is comfortable against you, the response is quick and balanced, and it's equally happy with strumming, fingerpicking, songwriting, and more delicate acoustic work. This isn't a guitar that needs to be convinced to cooperate — it tends to feel natural almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonewood combination is particularly appealing here. The \u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the clarity, dynamic range, and projection you'd expect from a Martin, while the solid sapele back and sides add a punchy midrange and warm, balanced character. Underneath, Martin uses scalloped X-bracing to let the top respond freely. The result is a guitar with plenty of presence without becoming boomy or unwieldy. It's the sort of voice that works beautifully on its own but also leaves plenty of room for vocals or other instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is decidedly modern, which is one of the reasons this guitar feels so easy to pick up and play. Martin uses its \u003cstrong\u003ePerforming Artist Profile with High-Performance Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 1 3\/4\" nut, and a 25.4\" scale length. The select hardwood fingerboard carries diamond-and-square inlays, and the guitar is Plek'd for precise fretwork. It's a combination that gives you the room many acoustic players appreciate at the nut while maintaining a comfortable, contemporary neck shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen Martin gives the 000-10E Retro just enough old-school attitude to make it interesting. The \u003cstrong\u003esatin finish, black binding, Aging Toner on the spruce top, multi-stripe top inlay, and nickel open-gear tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e give this guitar a wonderfully understated vintage flavor. There isn't a bunch of unnecessary decoration competing for your attention. It has that great “working Martin” vibe — the kind of guitar that looks like it belongs on the road, in the studio, or sitting next to your favorite chair at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlugged in, you've got \u003cstrong\u003eMartin E1 electronics with a built-in chromatic tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a straightforward system that gives you the essentials for amplification without making the guitar feel like an electronics platform with strings attached. And because Martin includes a softshell case, you're ready to get this thing out of the house and start playing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 000-10E Retro is a great choice for somebody who wants \u003cstrong\u003eclassic Martin construction and personality in a comfortable, modern, and very usable package\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's not trying to be a museum piece, and it isn't trying to impress you with a laundry list of exotic appointments. It's simply a really good 000 built around solid woods, a great neck, a great body size, and a practical acoustic-electric setup. Sometimes that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin\u003cbr\u003e000-10E Retro\u003cbr\u003eRoad Series - 000-14 Fret Acoustic Electric\u003cbr\u003eAging Toner \/ Satin Finish\u003cbr\u003eSolid Spruce Top\u003cbr\u003eSolid Sapele Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003cbr\u003eScalloped Spruce X-Bracing\u003cbr\u003eEbony Bridge - Modern Belly\u003cbr\u003eSelect Hardwood Neck\u003cbr\u003ePerforming Artist Neck Profile\u003cbr\u003eHigh-Performance Taper\u003cbr\u003eSelect Hardwood Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003eDiamond \u0026amp; Square Fingerboard Inlays\u003cbr\u003e20 Frets - Plek'd\u003cbr\u003e25.4\" Scale Length\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e14-Fret Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003eMartin E1 Electronics w\/Built-In Chromatic Tuner\u003cbr\u003eNickel Open-Gear Tuners w\/Black Plastic Buttons\u003cbr\u003eBrazilian Rosewood HPL Headplate\u003cbr\u003eWhite Corian Nut\u003cbr\u003eWhite TUSQ Saddle\u003cbr\u003eBlack Binding\u003cbr\u003eFaux Tortoise Pickguard\u003cbr\u003eMulti-Stripe Top Inlay\u003cbr\u003eWhite Plastic Bridge Pins w\/Black Dots\u003cbr\u003eIncluded: Martin Softshell Case\u003cbr\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135679942953,"sku":"3108915","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6111\/7231\/files\/DSC8390_56014f39-76e4-4bd1-81dd-3ba275b973a6.jpg?v=1790615376","url":"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/products\/martin-000-10e-retro-acoustic-electric-guitar-in-natural-3108915","provider":"The Music Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}