Martin - 000-10E Retro Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The 000-10E Retro combines spruce, sapele, and scalloped X-bracing for clear, balanced tone across all six strings. With vintage-inspired looks and modern comfort, it’s your road to authentic Martin tone and everyday playability.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Scalloped X-bracing architecture for enhanced resonance; balanced spruce-and-sapele pairing creates clarity without harshness; integrated electronics enable amplified performance; 000-size body offers intimate responsiveness with surprising volume; vintage aesthetic paired with modern ergonomic comfort.
Integrated pickup system requires no aftermarket installation; 000-size suits players preferring smaller body contours; entry-level Martin priced accessibly for the brand; consider cable and amplifier for gigging; strap button and case recommended for transport.
Martin quality and tone at a genuine entry point. The 000-10E Retro delivers the brand's hallmark clarity and balance in a format built for travel and everyday use, with amplification ready from the start.
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000-10E Retro
The Martin 000-10E Retro is a time-tested tool built for the long haul. With a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers punchy mids, crisp trebles, and a clear, balanced voice across all six strings. The satin finish, understated black binding, and vintage-style open gear tuners nod to classic Martin looks, while the Performing Artist neck profile offers modern comfort and playability. Add in versatile E1 electronics with a built-in tuner and a softshell case, and you’ve got a guitar ready for your next session, song, or stage. Whether you're just getting started or honing your craft, the 000-10E Retro proves you don’t have to wait to play a Martin.
Highlights
- 000-14 Fret body size
- Sapele back and sides
- Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
- PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
- Softshell case
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Top |
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Top Material
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Spruce |
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Finish Top
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Satin |
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Top Color
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Aging Toner |
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Top Inlay Material
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Multi-Stripe |
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Top Detail
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None |
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Binding
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Black |
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Bridge Material
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Ebony |
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Bridge Style
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Modern Belly |
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Bridge String Spacing
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2 5/32" |
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Bridge Pin Material
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White Plastic |
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Bridge Pin Dots
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Black |
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Pickguard
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Faux Tortoise |
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Pickguard Inlay
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None |
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Rosette
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Single Ring Fiber |
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Saddle
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White Tusq |
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Saddle Radius
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16" |
Body |
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Body Size
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000-14 Fret |
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Construction
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Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
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Back Material
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Sapele |
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Side Material
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Sapele |
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Back and Side Finish
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Satin |
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Back and Sides Color
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Dark Mahogany |
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Back Detail
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None |
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Side Detail
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None |
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Back Purfling/Strip
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None |
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Back Inlay Material
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None |
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Side Inlay Material
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None |
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Bracing Pattern
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X-Brace |
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Brace Shape
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Scalloped |
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Brace Material
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Spruce |
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Brace Size
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5/16" |
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Heelcap
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Black |
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Endpiece
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None |
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Endpiece Inlay
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None |
Neck |
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Neck Shape
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PA Profile |
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Neck Taper
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High-Performance Taper |
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Neck Material
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Select Hardwood |
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Neck Color
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Natural |
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Finish Neck
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Hand-Applied |
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Scale Length
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24.9" |
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Number of Frets Total
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20 |
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Neck Joins Body At
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14th Fret |
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Fingerboard Material
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Ebony |
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Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
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2 1/8'' |
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Fingerboard Width at Nut
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1 3/4'' |
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Fingerboard Inlay Style
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Style 28 Dots |
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Fingerboard Inlay Material
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Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
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Fingerboard Binding Material
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None |
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Side Dots
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White |
Headstock |
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Headstock Shape
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Solid |
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Headplate Material
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Brazilian Rosewood HPL |
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Headplate Logo Style
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Script Ink |
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Headplate Binding Material
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None |
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Tuning Machines
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Nickel Open Gear |
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Knob
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Black Plastic |
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Nut Material
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White Corian |
Misc |
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Case
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Softshell |
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Label
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Paper Label |
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Electronics
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Yes |
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Electronics Options
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Martin E1 |
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Left Handed Availability
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true |
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Pleked
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true |
Martin guitars have been crafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania since 1833, establishing themselves as one of the most respected names in acoustic guitar manufacturing. The company's commitment to quality materials, precise construction, and tonal excellence has made Martin instruments the choice of professional musicians and serious hobbyists across generations.
Known for pioneering the dreadnought body style and advancing acoustic guitar design, Martin combines traditional lutherie techniques with modern innovation. Each instrument reflects the brand's signature approach to tone clarity and playability, delivering reliable performance whether in the studio or on stage.
