Martin - 0-X1 Black X Series HPL Concert Acoustic
The 0-X1 Black is an affordable acoustic Concert model available in a striking all-black colorway.
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The Nantel Verdict
Compact size with sophisticated tone projection and balanced frequency response
Less projection than dreadnoughts in large venues; versatile enough for most players
Martin has been defining what an acoustic guitar should sound like since 1833 - that's nearly 200 years of building wisdom refined into every brace, every joint, and every curve of wood in this instrument. The signature Martin voice - balanced, warm, and effortlessly authoritative - is immediately recognizable whether you hear it on a Nashville recording, a folk festival stage, or a living room couch. These guitars are built to last generations, and they reward that longevity by actually sounding better with age - the solid wood tops vibrate and mature over years of playing, developing a complexity and richness that new guitars simply cannot match. Owning a Martin isn't buying a guitar; it's beginning a musical relationship that deepens year after year.
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0-X1 Black
The body's top, back, and sides are made of high-pressure laminate (HPL), a durable material that doesn't sacrifice the classic Martin tone you know and love. This sleek, special addition to the X Series lineup includes playability enhancements like a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. Concert models are the smallest full-sized guitars in the Martin lineup, providing clear, crisp trebles with delicate bass, perfect for fingerstyle playing and genres that require precise and clear note definition, while also being versatile enough to make for a great strummer. It also features chrome closed gear tuning machines, a birch laminate neck with Richlite® fingerboard, and a herringbone pattern around the rosette. All X Series models come with a softshell case.
Overview |
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| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light |
| Body Size | 0-14 Fret |
| Finish Top | None |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Back and Side Finish | None |
| Bracing Pattern | X-Brace |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Brace Shape | Scalloped |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4'' |
| Top Material | Black HPL |
| Neck Shape | PA Profile |
| Back Material | Black HPL |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Side Material | Black HPL |
| Electronics | None |
Top |
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| Top Color | None |
| Bridge Style | Sloped Modern Belly |
| Binding | None |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Bridge Material | Richlite® |
| Top Detail | None |
| Bridge Pin Material | White Plastic |
| Pickguard | None |
| Bridge Pin Dots | Black Plastic |
| Pickguard Inlay | None |
| Saddle | Black Tusq |
| Rosette | Pad Printed Herringbone |
| Saddle Radius | 16" |
Body |
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| Brace Material | Spruce |
| Back and Sides Color | None |
| Brace Size | 5/16" |
| Back Detail | None |
| Back Purfling/Strip | None |
| Back Inlay Material | None |
| Heelcap | Black Boltaron |
| Side Detail | None |
| Endpiece | None |
| Side Inlay Material | None |
| Endpiece Inlay | None |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Birch Laminate |
| Fingerboard Material | Richlite® |
| Finish Neck | Hand-Applied Finish |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8'' |
| Neck Color | Black |
| Fingerboard Inlay Style | Style 28 |
| Number of Frets Total | 20 |
| Fingerboard Inlay Material | Faux Mother of Pearl Pattern |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Binding Material | None |
| Side Dots | White |
Headstock |
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| Headstock Shape | Solid |
| Tuning Machines | Chrome Closed Gear |
| Headplate Material | Black HPL |
| Knob | Small |
| Headplate Logo Style | Script Ink |
| Nut Material | Black Corian |
| Headplate Binding Material | None |
Misc |
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| Case | Softshell |
| Left Handed Availability | true |
| Label | Yes |
| Pleked | true |
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