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Martin 000-12E Retro Acoustic Electric Guitar with Soft Shell Case

The Martin 000-12E Retro A/E delivers classic style, smooth playability, & balanced voice. Features Spruce top, Sapele body, Ebony fretboard, & built-in electronics with bag.

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    Martin 000-12E Retro Acoustic-Electric Guitar

    The Martin 000-12E Retro is a vintage time capsule and modern stage rig rolled into one beautiful, six-string package. This acoustic-electric guitar wraps the timeless mojo of Martin's classic Style 18 legacy in a sleek, road-ready instrument. You get that irresistible old-school aesthetic — complete with vintage dot inlays and butterbean tuners — paired with the rock-solid reliability today's gigging musicians demand.

    Martin 000-12E Retro A Classic Recipe for Rich Tone

    A Classic Recipe for Rich Tone

    The beating heart of this instrument is an undeniably classic tonewood pairing. A solid spruce top acts as the life of the party, projecting your chords with crisp clarity, punchy volume, and high-end sparkle. Backing it up, the solid sapele body grounds your sound with a warm, woody, and perfectly balanced voice.

    • Spruce & Sapele Combo: Delivers a rich, balanced acoustic tone that sparkles on the highs and punches warmly on the lows, rewarding heavy strumming and delicate fingerpicking alike.
    • Scalloped X-Bracing: Tucked inside the body, this finely tuned structural engine lets the soundboard vibrate freely, maximizing resonance and dynamic response.
    • Full-Body Gloss Finish: Makes the natural grain of the spruce and sapele absolutely pop under the stage lights while protecting your instrument from the rigors of the road.

    Plays Like a Dream

    Playing a vintage guitar often means wrestling with a chunky, baseball-bat neck. The 000-12E Retro flips that script entirely. Martin outfitted this beauty with their sleek Performing Artist neck profile and a high-performance taper, ensuring your fretting hand stays relaxed through grueling three-hour sets and marathon studio sessions.

    • Performing Artist Neck: A modern, slim profile that feels incredibly fast and comfortable from the nut all the way up to the dusty end of the fretboard.
    • High-Performance Taper: Keeps the neck width consistent where it counts, reducing hand fatigue and making complex chord voicings an absolute breeze.
    • Ebony Fretboard: Offers a glassy, smooth playing surface that responds to your lightest touch, adorned with old-school dot inlays for that classic Martin vibe.
    Martin 000-12E Retro Plays Like a Dream
    Martin 000-12E Retro Stage-Ready Sound

    Stage-Ready Sound

    You don't just want a guitar that sounds great in your living room; you need one that commands the stage. That’s where the onboard Martin E1 electronics step into the spotlight. This system translates your unplugged acoustic tone with stunning accuracy, ensuring the crowd hears exactly what you hear.

    • Versatile E1 Electronics: Captures the natural, woody character of your guitar without the dreaded acoustic "quack," delivering a pristine signal to the PA or amplifier.
    • Built-In Tuner: Keeps you perfectly in pitch on the fly, saving you from awkward pauses and fumbling with clip-on headstock tuners between songs.
    • Road-Ready Softshell Case: Includes a durable, lightweight softshell case that protects your investment during transit, making load-ins and loadouts practically effortless.

    The Ultimate Acoustic Companion

    The Martin 000-12E Retro is more than just a beautifully crafted acoustic-electric guitar; it’s a reliable co-writer and a steadfast stage companion, masterfully bridging the gap between golden-era aesthetics and contemporary performance. Grab this guitar, hit the stage, and let your music do the talking.

    Martin 000-12E Retro The Ultimate Acoustic Companion

    Martin 000-12E Retro Features:

    • Solid spruce top for exceptional clarity, volume, and sparkle
    • Solid sapele back and sides for a warm, balanced, and rich voice
    • Scalloped X-bracing enhances top vibration and dynamic responsiveness
    • Select Hardwood neck featuring a fast, comfortable Performing Artist profile
    • High-performance taper reduces hand fatigue during long gigs
    • Smooth ebony fretboard for effortless fretting and glassy playability
    • Full-body gloss finish highlights the beautiful tonewood grain
    • Martin E1 electronics provide natural, stage-ready plugged-in tone
    • Built-in tuner ensures you are always pitch-perfect on the fly
    • Includes a protective, road-ready softshell case

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    Martin 000-12E Retro Acoustic Electric Guitar with Soft Shell Case Specifications

    Martin 000-12E Retro Acoustic Electric Guitar with Soft Shell Case Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Body Size: 000-14 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: 24.9"
    • 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
    • Electronics: Martin E1
    • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light MA540T
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