C.F. Martin & Co. Road Series 000-12E Koa

Body: Koa

Top: Koa

Neck: Mahogany

Joint: Set Neck

Scale: 25.4" (645mm)

20 Frets

Pickups: PZ

Undersaddle Piezo

The Nantel Verdict

Martin has been defining what an acoustic guitar should sound like since 1833 - nearly 200 years of building wisdom refined into every brace, joint, and curve of wood. The signature Martin voice - balanced, warm, and effortlessly authoritative - is immediately recognizable. These guitars are built to last generations and genuinely sound better with age.

Target Audience

Serious acoustic players & lifelong musicians

Musical Styles

Folk Bluegrass Country Singer-songwriter Americana Blues

Recommended Level

Beginner to Advanced

What Sets It Apart

Nearly 200 years of acoustic guitar building expertise in every instrument. The signature Martin tonal balance that sits perfectly in any musical context. Construction methods proven and perfected across generations of professionals. Solid wood tops that mature and improve in tone over years of playing.

Our Pro Tip

Light gauge strings (.012s or lighter) let Martin's legendary scalloped bracing do exactly what it was designed for. Play this guitar every day and the top opens up beautifully - a Martin at one year genuinely sounds better than the day you bought it.

The Takeaway

Martin has defined acoustic guitar since 1833 - nearly 200 years of wisdom in every joint. The signature voice is immediately recognizable on Nashville recordings, folk stages, and living room couches worldwide. Built for generations, these guitars genuinely sound better with age as solid wood matures. Owning a Martin isn't buying a guitar; it's beginning a musical relationship that deepens year after year.

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Martin - 000-12E Road Series Koa Guitar

Name: Martin - 000-12E Road Series Koa Guitar
Brand: Martin
SKU: MAR-00012E
Price: 1909.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

Vendor: Martin

Type: Acoustic Guitars

SKU: MAR-00012E

$1,909.00

$1,909.00 ~~$1,909.00~~

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Specifications

BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Gloss
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
BACK & SIDE FINISH: Gloss
BRACING PATTERN: X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 24.9"
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
NECK SHAPE: Performing Artist
BACK MATERIAL: Koa Fine Veneer
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: Koa Fine Veneer
ELECTRONICS: Fishman MX-T

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